Sydenham chemical fumes: Firefighters rescue two after workers overcome, one person critical
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told the Herald eight fire engines were at the “hazardous substance” incident at…
Ōtāhuhu fire: Person dies after being pulled from burning duplex
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Six helicopters, 25 firefighters battle uncontained blaze on Lake Wakatipu hillside
Crews have successfully protected the Walter Peak homestead and other nearby buildings. Six helicopters are supporting firefighters battling…
Firefighters battle blaze at Coca-Cola building in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
“We’re still on-scene working to extinguish the fire. The incident reached a third-alarm level.” Photos of the incident…
Rānui fire: House ‘totally burned’ on Swanson Rd as emergency crews respond
“And after that smoke, and they were in such a rush and just started doing their work.” A…
Two people rescued from bottom of cliff in Castor Bay, Auckland
Police said they were notified at 5am of two people at the bottom of the cliff face. “Emergency…
Fire at Warren Sinclair’s plastic-burning plant in Whangārei burned out of control, according to emergency service’s notes
In July 2026, Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith ruled the plant didn’t need consent, labelling it a “permitted…
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in fire truck stolen at his house
“The home owner entered [a] rescue truck and suddenly drove around E3 [another truck], nearly striking two firefighters…
Multiple vegetation fires break out across Central Hawke’s Bay amid strong winds
Five pumping appliances and three tankers were at the second Swamp Rd fire. “Firefighting conditions are extremely difficult…
Person missing in Henderson house fire as 35 firefighters search destroyed home
The incident was escalated to a second alarm response as firefighters battled the blaze and carried out a…
Firefighters use specialist gear to rescue Napier man who fell 25m while gardening
“He had probably fallen maybe 25m, and then he managed to climb back up about 10m – so…
Public rescue person from house during Invercargill firefighters’ strike
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler said Fire and Emergency thanked the public for their help in responding to…