Canterbury fields to be set ablaze in 'extreme fire' study
Fire theories seen in the lab will be tested in the field for the first time.
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Fire destroys Hamilton storage shed
The shed was used to store cars, equipment and hay bales.
Scrap yard fire the second in 10 months
It is the third fire at Sims Pacific Metals in the past 11 years.
Favona scrap metal fire: King's College closes due to smoke concerns
Massive scrap metals blaze could burn for another 24 hours, says Fire and Emergency.
All-day blaze, acrid smoke: Huge scrap fire rages
'It burns your lungs': Witnesses describe the stink and breathing difficulties.
Fire at Sims Pacific Metals in Favona, Auckland
A large fire at a scrap metal dealer is sending smoke across Auckland.
Watch: South Auckland inferno could burn all day
Witnesses describe huge flames as roads close around scene.
Fiery passion: Lovelorn couple light more fires at women's prison
Commissioner Burns said the fire had been referred to police.
Crews contain fire at women's prison in South Auckland
No one was believed to have been injured in the blaze.
Aaisha Salim on the Papatoetoe fire
13-year-old Aaisha Salim talks about the fire in Papatoetoe.
'His clothes were burning off': Kids save burning man
The two children, aged 12 and 13, did "a tremendous job", fire investigator says.
Firefighters battle to douse Raglan scrub fire
Firefighters are trying to stop the blaze, near Whale Bay, from jumping the main road.
Boat fire near Waiheke Island: Man seriously burned
A man has been seriously hurt after his boat's engine caught fire near Waiheke Island.
Fire alarm no match for Giselle dancers
A 20 minute evacuation caused a delay, but the show eventually went on.
School burgled two days after arsonists strike
Two days after an arsonist set the playground on fire, the school was burgled.
House on fire in Glenholme, Rotorua
A house was on fire on Clinkard Avenue in Rotorua on the evening of the 27th of February, 2018.
Fire engulfs Nelson industrial building
The fire brigade could see the blaze streets away.
Man arrested for fire at motorcycle club
A man has been arrested after a fire at a bikie club this morning.
Two men dragged victim away from burning car
Te Atatu car-fire victim conscious at scene but unable to speak
Car explosion: Brave bystander helps drag badly burned woman from vehicle
Emergency services called to Te Atatu where a car was on fire in driveway.
Three fire trucks at Rocket Lab
Firefighters are responding to a battery fire at Rocket Lab's Mangere premises.
Occupants flee blaze in converted residential building
Five fire crews are currently battling the two-storey blaze.
House destroyed by fire - six weeks after new owner bought it
The new owner of the house had been renting it for the past three years.
Couch set on fire in middle of Dunedin street
It is Orientation Week at the University of Otago.
Schoolchildren evacuate bus on fire in Piha
The bus was currently blocking Piha Rd with 30 to 40 children standing away from it.
Auckland Council votes on proposal to ban sale of fireworks
"I think there's been a change in the public's mood for the ban."
Murder charge laid after Dunedin fire
A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.
Three injured after fire at a Rotorua supermarket
Fire crews were called after reports of a chemical smell in the refrigerator room.
Mate decided to make car 'go boom'
Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.
Footage of the raging fire at Molten Metals
incredible footage of the raging fire at Molten Metals this morning. Source: Melissa Davis
Large fire at scrap metal yard in Palmerston North
Fire crews battle huge blaze at scrap metal yard. Source: Glen Easton and Karla Karaitiana
Fire crews battle huge blaze at scrap metal yard
Fire crews are fighting a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Palmerston North.