Auckland Ferry Building evacuated as fire and smoke force passengers out during firefighters’ strike
Smoke could be seen wafting out of a window from an upper floor earlier, the staff member said.…
School bus goes up in flames near Leigh, four children evacuated
NZ Herald 12 Feb, 2026 10:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Fiordland Lodge fire: Guests evacuated after large overnight blaze at luxury accommodation
He described the fire as complicated to tackle because of the building’s design and roof construction. Co-owner of…
Fiordland Lodge fire: Guests evacuated after large overnight blaze at luxury accommodation
He described the fire as complicated to tackle because of the building’s design and roof construction. Co-owner of…
Black Cat cruise boat capsizes off Akaroa, dozens of passengers evacuated
“Looked like it was on fire or there was oil pouring out of the engine and creating that…
Northland weather: Region under red heavy rain warning as Civil Defence urges caution
Concern remains for residents in hard-hit areas such as Ōakura, who have spent the past few days cleaning…
Weather: Forest fires force evacuations, high temperatures to remain for North Island
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews received a call about the blaze on Waitara Rd around 5.40pm. “We…
Pakipaki vegetation fire sparks evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat rises
“The fire was contained by 4.50pm and crews had left the scene by 6.05pm.” Two crews from Hastings…
Firefighters battle large Waiinu Beach fire, nearby residents may be evacuated
Whanganui Chronicle 15 Dec, 2025 04:12 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Central Auckland hotel evacuated after construction skip catches fire behind building
Several fire appliances and the police attended the incident and at 11.30am a cordon was lifted, and guests…
Fire at Saint Kentigern College in Auckland’s Pakuranga
A fire has broken out at Pakuranga’s Saint Kentigern College. A parent told the Herald they had seen…
Tongariro National Park fire: Hiker describes apocalyptic scene amid helicopter evacuation
She thought it would be put out soon as fire crews were already there, but 4km into the…