Large 30-hectare fire on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay
It is the biggest of five vegetation fires currently burning in the Hawke’s Bay area, caused by strong…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
Whangārei Hospital is still open. Smoke can be seen over Whangārei Hospital. Photo / NZME Walkways and some…
Rotorua fire: Whakarewarewa sports club blaze brought under control by crews
A fire investigator would be attending at the scene today, the spokesperson said. In a message posted on…
Man dies following fire at property in Riwaka, Tasman District
A Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald crews received multiple calls shortly before 11am. “Two crews…
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…
Durability tester says Google’s new $1,800 foldable phone is the first smartphone to explode during his routine test—and he caught it all on camera
A popular tech durability expert has declared Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro Fold the weakest foldable smartphone he…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…
Child dies in hospital after Canterbury house fire that killed adult
But this morning, police said: “The child sadly died in hospital on Sunday afternoon. “The deaths with be…
Auckland Central fire station reopens after negative asbestos tests
“We carried out precautionary air testing in locations agreed with experts from asbestos testing firms,” she said. “To…
One person dead, one critically injured in Canterbury house fire
Crews arrived to find the home well ablaze, the spokesman said. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and…
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…
One injured as firefighters battle Northcote house fire, section of Onewa Rd closed
Auckland Transport said multiple buses were being rerouted as emergency services responded. Northcote College said it was aware…