When disaster strikes: What schools do when left to deal with NZ’s traumatic events
Murray Burton still remembers the horror of the first phone call from police on the evening of the…
Northland crashes and quad bike accident renew road-safety plea
On Christmas Day, a person had to be flown to hospital in a critical condition after a quad…
Earthquake-prone Tauranga fire station set for new six-bay rebuild in mid-2026
Career and volunteer firefighters would operate from the new facility. “Cost efficiency features have also been integrated into…
Total fire ban in Far North area at risk of wildfires
All fire permits for the area that have already been issued for the Muri Whenua Zone are suspended…
Family pays tribute to Fiona Cameron and Tomi Muliaga after fatal Foxton Beach house fire
Before long the pair started a relationship and she moved in 18 months ago. “She wasn’t living very…
Coromandel fireworks ban in force as summer visitors surge
“The vegetation in this area is mainly scrub, which is very quick to burn when dry. “It only…
Wellington family lose all their possessions in Karori house fire
She said the back deck of the home was ablaze and she rallied her mother, Martha, and her…
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops global box office with almost $600m opening
The first Avatar, released in 2009, became the highest-grossing movie of all time and netted an Oscar for…
Avatar: Fire and Ash reviewed – please, make it stop
Review by Darren Bevan New Zealand Listener· 19 Dec, 2025 03:15 AM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbour starts Givealittle page to support family
“She went out to our letterbox and saw the smoke coming out under the house and immediately dialled…
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season, permits now needed
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the blaze started just before midnight and quickly grew to 50m by…
ACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substance
A spokesperson said crews were still working to make the area safe. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Dave…