Northland fire chiefs warn volunteer shortage putting response times at risk
The station averages 350 calls a year, making it one of the busiest in Northland, and Hutchinson said…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Air New Zealand criticised over $870 fee for sick Bali passenger
He was too sick to fly home on the family’s scheduled return flight. Lisa said that, despite medical…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Two people ‘outstanding’ after fire destroys Bucklands Beach home, residents jolted awake
“We are working to establish what has occurred and urgently locate the people unaccounted for. “Three further people…
Firefighters to strike on October 17 after rejecting Fire and Emergency New Zealand pay offer
“The lack of staff, working excessive overtime, the dire state of appliances are all factors in the level…
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…
Hastings neighbours battle fatal Mahora house fire with garden hoses as windows explode
This morning the area outside the home was cordoned off and several police officers were conducting door knocks…
Why Earth is The Only World in the Entire Universe That We Know Of Where Fire Can Burn
AI-generated illustration. Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. Fire has always shaped the human story. Strike a match, watch the flare,…
Police searching for driver, passenger after car rams Ōrewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar, fire lit
Photos from the scene show a small blue car in the middle of the pub, with tables, chairs…
One dead after house fire in Hastings, identification process under way
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House fire in Hastings; police and firefighters in attendance
Hawkes Bay Today 29 Sep, 2025 03:15 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…