Whanganui firefighters perform line rescue for two dogs trapped after 30m cliff fall
“We were hoping they were okay, we weren’t sure at that stage, [the owner] had tried to get…
Fuel prices: Hawke’s Bay firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Hawke’s Bay Today looked into how the risks can be minimised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised against…
Waiheke Island blaze: Firefighters contain Ōmiha house fire
“Looks gnarly,” another said. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said three fire trucks and a water tanker…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…
Large Palmerston North fire leaves family rebuilding 46-year business
A commercial building fire in Milson, Palmerston North had 12 fire appliances attending. Photo / Palmerston North Fire…
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…
Plumes of black smoke, cars on fire at Ngongotahā wrecking yard near Rotorua
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Fire and Emergency NZ threaten wage deductions for striking firefighters
“I believe that the public has suffered as a result of the strike action to date and will…
Rotorua rubbish truck fire sparks lithium battery warning
No one was injured and the truck itself was not damaged, allowing it to return to service later…
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response
A local board member is calling the incident “a real blow” after years of construction disrupting the school.…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
Auckland Ferry Building evacuated as fire and smoke force passengers out during firefighters’ strike
Smoke could be seen wafting out of a window from an upper floor earlier, the staff member said.…