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…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
Tongariro National Park wildfire: Out-of-control blaze spreads to cover 1000 hectares
He said six fire trucks and five tankers are on the fireground, supported by six helicopters and two…
Bay of Plenty fire crews battle 2ha blaze near Whanarua Bay
Firefighters were called to the scene of a large fire in the Bay of Plenty around 3am. Fire…
Fire crews battle blaze at popular Rotorua tourist site Mitai Māori Village
Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Ryan Geen said they received multiple calls from the public at…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
Parnell vehicle fire: Crews battle blaze after responding to serious crash
“You couldn’t really tell what it was but it was a solid amount of flame,” they told Newstalk…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
Whangārei Hospital is still open. Smoke can be seen over Whangārei Hospital. Photo / NZME Walkways and some…