Man killed in South Auckland workshop fire
Tragic discovery for firefighters after man found dead in a workshop blaze.
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Firefighters hurt in South Auckland house fire explosion
Fire crews rushed to the house on Henwood Rd in Mangere shortly after 5pm.
Fire forces evacuation at Parnell apartment complex
An apartment kitchen has been damaged in the blaze.
Cops save woman from burning car
Footage was released of a British cop in the US, along with other officers, saving a woman from a burning car. / Grand Prairie Police
Food truck gas cooker explodes, one injured
A food caravan's cooker exploded at the Leeston rugby club, burning a man inside.
Man in hospital after skyrocket in the eye
South Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.
Male burnt after falling into firepit
He suffered serious injuries and has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
NZ Fire and Emergency services on making improvements in the future
New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) and National Rural Fire Authority commission an independent operational review of the Port Hills fires to learn from their response to the event.
Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.
Confused response made Port Hills fires worse
Firefighters could have done better when responding to Port Hills fires, review found.
Dehumidifier warning after fatal fire: 'The most horrific day of our lives'
Family warn of dangers of dehumidifiers after tragic death in house fire.
One track opens near gutted Penrose factory
Trains running again after fire gutted Penrose factory next to tracks.
Climate change: five ways it could harm us
Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.
Spate of overnight fires damage homes, office
A spate of fires across the country has damaged homes and destroyed a business premises.
Fire victims say they owe friend their lives
Sam Turner heard the fire alarm before waking his friends and getting them outside.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.
Auckland house substantially damaged by fire
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said five fire crews battled the "well involved" blaze.
Suspicious fire at Christchurch school
The fire broke out in Linwood North School hall, which was under construction
Scrub fire that threatened Far North house put out
A 3ha fire is within 20m of an inaccessible house in the Far North.
Seven treated after Waikato garage fire
Seven people escaped serous injury after a Waikato garage fire this afternoon.
Southland scrub fire grows to 1300 hectares
A scrub fire in Southland that covers farmland and DOC land has grown to 1300 hectares.
Six helicopters fight huge fire near Te Anau
Helicopters are being used to fight a burn-off on farmland that covers over 1000 hectares.
Elderly woman flees blazing Christchurch home
A woman suffered smoke inhalation and at least two homes are destroyed in blazes.
Suspicious fire of Thames Golf Club shed
The shed didn't have power, but somehow it caught fire.
Neighbours flee as a vacant house burns
Worried neighbours fled early this morning as a vacant house next door erupted in flames.
Lighter winds help crews gain on California wildfires
Calmer winds are allowing firefighters in California to try and get control of the blazes.
Portugal wildfires kill at least 32; 4 dead in Spain
One-month-old baby among 32 victims of wildfires in Portugal.
US woman in NZ worried house will not survive fire
Wine judge was evacuated from her Californian home just days before arriving in NZ.
Grim search of charred homes
Death toll rises to 35 as wind-driven blazes merge in Northern California.
Grim outlook for arid land of smoke and ash
It's slow going for firefighters battling against deadly blazes in California.
Deadly California fires explode again
Wildfires in California exploded in size as more than 550 people remain unaccounted for.
Kiwi videos California fire destruction
New Zealander takes supplies to fire survivors in northern California