SH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fire
Brigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended.
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Australian bushfire forces evacuations as 600 firefighters battle blaze
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Millions on high alert as Australia bushfires grow
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Police examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier fire
Police were called to the scene at 1.45am.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
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Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk
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Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected
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Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
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Police call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beach
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Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.
‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnight
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Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
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Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Fire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub fires
A media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
Watch: Fire and Emergency NZ boss 'upset' by bullying, racism and sexism
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One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
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Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
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Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Showgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closed
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