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‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks

Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.

Fire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under cars

Police launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others.

LA Mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazes

The fires left at least 29 people dead and vast areas in ruins.

‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fire

The union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.

Bird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risks

A veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.

‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fire

Multiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.

Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening

Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.

Aftermath of Milldale house fire

A large pile of black charred wood and mangled steel is all that is left of the home that went up in flames on Lees St, Milldale, Auckland.

Suspicious fire at an illegal cannabis cultivation site in Te Atatu South

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that has evidence suggesting the cultivation of cannabis is taking place. Video / NZ Herald

'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire

'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'

Fire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoP

Residents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.

'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home

'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'

‘Do better’: US star faces backlash for lashing out at Amazon delivery driver

'Yeah blame an underpaid Amazon worker who is already overworked and stressing.'

Foodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarket

Watercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.

‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train station

Daniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.

Hunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control

People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.

Watch: Dramatic blaze rips through Auckland garage

Fire services are battling a large house blaze in East Auckland.

Large fire at East Auckland property

Around 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal Laing