40 firefighters still battling landfill blaze at Hampton Downs
Fire and Emergency have released a map of the area that was affected by smoke.
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Police seek Christchurch arsonist donning cat mask
Police would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.
Banks Peninsula fire dominates skyline; sparks concern from residents
The visibility of the fire is sparking the concern of local residents.
Fire crews to keep tabs on Hampton Downs landfill blaze
Fire crews will head back to the scene this morning to monitor the blaze.
Motorcyclist dies near Nelson
Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.
Residents near Waikato landfill fire warned to stay inside
Close doors and windows and stop collecting roof water, fire service says.
Fire destroys family home in Napier
A large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street
Major fire at Woodend, near Christchurch
One property is threatened by the fire, which has a 1km wide front.
Widow: Only those in fatal chopper will know what happened
Allan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
Jailed firefighter to go before parole board
Fires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.
Fire chief defends night-time siren use
Firefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.
House fire's awful timing: Akitio family's determination amid the pain
Muriel Cowan presses her face against the wire security fence now surrounding her home.
Watch: Incredible car fire that closed major highway
Video shows a car parked on the side of the highway completely engulfed in flames.
Rich-lister takes on IAG insurer over fire damaged home
A rich-lister is taking on insurance giant IAG to get a fairer deal for fire damaged homes
One dead in crash that sparks 'significant' scrub fire
One dead another serious in the Omanaia crash.
North Shore fire services kept on their toes
Three crews were sent to both fires but both have been contained.
One person hospitalised after fire at Christchurch backpackers
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after inhaling smoke.
'Heartbroken': Fire destroys historic Akitio beach home
The Cowans' home was incredible. But the blaze only left behind the "hideous".
Fire services contain massive fire near Thames
The fire was located near the scene of another devastating fire last year.
Four escape house fire in Hastings
Police have blocked off the road while firefighters fight the fire.
Homes evacuated in Central Otago after lightning strikes start fires
Fires are continuing to burn in Central Otago.
Soper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue group
Comment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.
Multiple fires contained after breakout in Port Hills
This morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.
Lightning starts fire in Otago
Up to eight helicopters helping to fight scrub fire on Waipiata-Kokonga Rd.
Driver trapped and small fire following Northland truck crash
Emergency services are attending the scene of the crash near Whangārei.
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Huge blaze in Manurewa engulfs building and cars
Firefighters battling a huge blaze in South Auckland today have now contained the fire.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after Hokianga grass fire
An electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri
Fiery crash near Otorohanga closes road
Three vehicles including a campervan have been involved in a fiery crash near Otorohanga
In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
'Such a nightmare': Thai mothers need help after losing everything in fire
Asian Family Services has started a Givealiitle page to help the women back on their feet.
Young man saves woman from burning house
'It went down really fast, she was lucky to be out when she was,' he said.