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…
Police attending standoff in Maitai, Nelson; nearby residents evacuated
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Auckland Airport domestic terminal evacuated after fire alarm
She didn’t say what caused the alarm. One passenger sent the Herald a photo of fellow travellers waiting…
Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building
The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler…
Military helicopter evacuated after engine fire reported at Ohakea air base
The aircraft landed at Ohakea at 10.28am and the crew evacuated. “There was no external evidence of fire,…