Six helicopters, 25 firefighters battle uncontained blaze on Lake Wakatipu hillside
Crews have successfully protected the Walter Peak homestead and other nearby buildings. Six helicopters are supporting firefighters battling…
Fire at Masterton central eatery under control, fire crews remain at scene
Whakaoriori Masterton general ward councillor Gary Caffell posted to social media describing “heavy black smoke billowing out of…
Firefighters battle blaze at Coca-Cola building in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
“We’re still on-scene working to extinguish the fire. The incident reached a third-alarm level.” Photos of the incident…
Christchurch tunnel reopens after vehicle exhaust catches fire – nzherald.co.nz
Christchurch tunnel reopens after vehicle exhaust catches fire nzherald.co.nzChristchurch’s Lyttelton Tunnel reopens after break down and fire RNZTruck on fire…
Fire at Warren Sinclair’s plastic-burning plant in Whangārei burned out of control, according to emergency service’s notes
In July 2026, Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith ruled the plant didn’t need consent, labelling it a “permitted…
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in fire truck stolen at his house
“The home owner entered [a] rescue truck and suddenly drove around E3 [another truck], nearly striking two firefighters…
Blaze at cafe next to New Zealand’s oldest building ‘suspicious’, Fire and Emergency says
“Authorities are currently investigating, so the site is closed until further notice.” Fire and Emergency New Zealand said…
Ōtaki house fire: Blaze spreads to neighbouring property as crews respond
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Hurunui wildfire: Helicopters and crews battle Canterbury blaze
A police spokesperson said they were aware of the incident but were not required. Three helicopters and firefighters…
Mt Roskill house fire: Two-storey home collapses as crews battle blaze
Crews from Mt Roskill, Onehunga, Balmoral, Ellerslie, Avondale and Auckland City stations were at the fire. “We’ve got…
Haupiri fire: Blaze breaks out at Gloriavale Christian Community
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Spanish wildfire: Foreigners among 12 killed as Kiwis urged to follow local safety advice
“We are monitoring the situation closely.” The wildfire’s death toll is one of the highest in Spain’s recent…