Large Palmerston North fire contained at warehouse, locals warned to keep windows shut
Webley said by 5.30am the blaze had been “largely contained”. “At the moment they’re in overhaul, which is…
Fire crews battle large blaze in Milson, Palmerston North
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Foxton farmer Rod Smith’s inquest after fire death probes hospital transfer decisions
Describing events that day, she’d told a doctor her husband had come home, changed his clothes and returned…
Apple Watch burns wrist, leaves scar and sends users through Apple’s support hell for months
A Reddit user shows how dangerous smartwatches such as the Apple Watch ($299 on Amazon) can be in…
Person critical after rescue from fire at Henderson Salvation Army Church, arson suspected
He said conditions in the entry area were not too bad, but the main body of the fire…
Offal spill: Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to multiple spills in Henderson
Police said they were notified of a spill on Henderson Valley Rd about 6pm, and another on Lincoln…
Tongariro fire: Car wheel sparked costly blaze, drone photos reveal scale of destruction
While green shoots are pushing through the charred earth of the park, ecologists say the battle will be…
Plumes of black smoke, cars on fire at Ngongotahā wrecking yard near Rotorua
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Northern Motorway truck fire: Residents woken by ‘explosions’ and smoke after rig bursts into flames
Wainui resident Glen McLean, who lives about 100m from the incident, said he was jolted awake by the…
Fire crews rush to University of Auckland after fire breaks out at law building
Multiple fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at the University of Auckland’s law school.…
NZ Cricket board under fire from own staff after CEO Scott Weenink’s departure as it considers critical decision over future T20 summer league
The leaked documents come as the NZC board starts discussing one of the biggest and most critical decisions…
Fire crews race to Auckland Ferry Terminal after reports of smoke in ferry engine room
The shift manager said the cause of the smoke was a high-pressure diesel line leak. “The leaking diesel…