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…
Rotorua fire: Whakarewarewa sports club blaze brought under control by crews
A fire investigator would be attending at the scene today, the spokesperson said. In a message posted on…
Vacant Avondale, Auckland home gutted in suspicious fire, police investigating
The spokesperson said the fire in the split-level home was “well-involved” when crews arrived, but were only left…
Home destroyed by fire near Tūtira, firefighters warn of dangers of old burn piles
Firefighters had high winds and vegetation to take into consideration when battling a Tūtira house fire. “It’s a…
Wildfires producing ‘witches’ brew’ of air pollution, World Meteorological Organisation says
Particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres (PM 2.5) are considered particularly harmful since they can…