Large fire breaks out in Onehunga, Auckland; residents told to stay inside due to smoke
Police are also on scene and have placed cordons on Onehunga Mall between Arthur and Church Streets. A…
Large fire in Hawke’s Bay burns through Pan Pac-managed forest and DoC land
As of 9am, the alert was no longer in place according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A…
Bay of Plenty fire: Owner’s plea after Te Puna citrus tree nursery blaze
Their property was one of up to 10 evacuated as the fire advanced. Sharon and Grant Tennet, the…
Christchurch fire: Man, 59, charged with arson after Worcester St blaze
He is facing charges of being unlawfully in a building and of arson. “Police remain at the scene,…
‘Mum, Happy New Year, I love you’: A mother’s search for her son after Swiss blaze
“So, was it my son’s table that burned?” the Swiss woman from Lausanne asked. “It’s been 40 hours.…
Vigil for Swiss bar fire victims: Tears and stunned silence at Crans-Montana gathering
Mourners laid flowers and candles, with many knowing victims or those still missing. Photo / Maxime Schmid, AFP…
Firefighters battle blaze in basement of six-storey Dilworth Building in downtown Auckland
A fire has broken out in the basement of a six-level building in Auckland’s CBD. Photo / Samuel…
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore – 5 crews battling blaze
“It’s happening right now. We can still hear all the sirens and there are tonnes of emergency services.…
Mohaka pine plantation fire: Pan Pac crews help contain blaze, still dousing hot spots
“As we manage production forests, Pan Pac always has workers operating in our forests, enabling us to identify…
State Highway 47 closed as crews fight multiple Tongariro fires, plan for several days of operations
“We are hitting the fire hard and making the most of the daylight to try and get it…
Fire and Emergency warns Waiuku residents to close windows after rubbish blaze overnight
Sixteen fire engines were called in from 13 fire stations across Auckland, and more than 60 firefighters battled…
Northland house fire treated as suspicious after late-night blaze
Firefighters were sent to the fire just after 10pm. A house fire in Northland is being treated as…