Lines company faces legal action over wildfires
The fires sparked a state of emergency in February last year.
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Firefighters to rescue pooch trapped perched on roof
Members of the public reported Leo's plight after spying him on the roof of his home.
Crash between car and back of fire truck
A photo posted on social media shows the car crashed into the back of the truck.
Double fatality: 'A terrible place to overtake'
The two-car crash has closed SH1, with reports one of the drivers was unlicensed.
Two teenagers killed, three hurt in early morning crash; State Highway 1 closed
The two-car crash has closed SH1 and diversions are in place, but not for heavy vehicles.
Workers break gas main, area evacuated
Oakland Rd in Karaka has been closed for more than an hour.
Man arrested for fire at motorcycle club
A man has been arrested after a fire at a bikie club this morning.
Rocket Lab says smouldering battery problem fixed
Rocket Lab says an overheating battery problem will not affect launch plans.
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.
Fire crews battle huge blaze at scrap metal yard
Fire crews are fighting a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Palmerston North.
Homes evacuated on Chatham Is as fire spreads to 2000ha
Homes have been evacuated and kiwi fire fighters are being sent to help fight the fire.
1500ha of bush destroyed in Chatham Islands blaze
An RNZAF Hercules plane has taken to the sky to survey the Chatham Islands bushfire.
Fire crews get Port Hills blaze under control
Five appliances are at the scene near Governor's Bay, and a helicopter is on the way.
Fire crews battling forest blaze in Burnside, Dunedin
The blaze was being buffeted by strong winds across Dunedin.
Large pile of sawdust ablaze at chip mill
The fire broke out at Southwood Export chip mill, on Kekeno Rd in Awarua.
Two injured in Canterbury crash
Two people are in hospital after a car crash this morning in Canterbury.
Driver critical after Canterbury crash
A driver was cut free from their wrecked car last night on a South Canterbury highway.
Threat of wildfires in NZ increasing
Kiwis need to think like Aussies and prepare for wildfires, Fire and Emergency chief says.
Firefighters contain Waiheke scrub fire
A helicopter is no longer needed for the fire near Pearl Bay on Waiheke Island.
Warnings as country bakes in 40C heat
Outdoor activities that were safe to do in cooler conditions could now become hazardous.
Father dies month after suffering burns in Piha fire
"He put up the strongest and most courageous fight.''
Woman unharmed after tree falls on her car
A woman in Otahuhu has had a lucky escape after a large pine fell onto her car
Historic Skippers Canyon building burnt down
A fire ripped through a scenic camping spot north of Queenstown overnight.
McCaw helps fight fire on Christmas Day
All Blacks legend helps tackle an out-of-control scrub fire near the town of Hororata.
Woman who drowned at notorious waterfall named
The Motukea woman who drowned at Maruia Falls on Saturday has been named.
'It just sucks you under': Woman drowns at deadly falls
Woman drowns at Maruia Falls in upper South Island.
Mangere building fire being treated as arson
A fire that burnt down a historic homestead in Mangere East is being treated as arson.
Person rescued from Lion Rock at Piha
A high-angle rescue team is on its way to Piha from Auckland.
Fire at Auckland high school
A fire at Whangaparaoa College started in a sawdust disposal bin.
Auckland houses evacuated as scrub fire grows
The scrub fire has spread to around 50m by 60m wide.
Child revived after incident at Mangere pool
A child is a in a critical condition following an incident at a swimming pool in Mangere.