Firefighters put out large house fire in South Auckland’s Rosehill, investigation into cause
One person told the Herald their mother, who lived nearby, heard “big explosions”, reporting that the fire was…
Chopper Appeal Month: Firefighter’s heart attack rescue shows need
“They lay me on a bed pretty quickly and told me I was having a heart attack.” Brown…
Firefighters rescue driver from floodwaters, thunderstorm threat as central NZ braces for 140 km/h gales, downpour
The MetService earlier warned Kiwis that drivers in some parts of the country could face bursts of “intense”…
Firefighters tackle apartment fire on Greys Ave in central Auckland
All people were accounted for and no injuries have been reported. The spokesperson confirmed the fire had been…
Firefighters battle Takanini house blaze after rescuing occupant from home
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Firefighters, police clash over cliff rescue of woman trapped in ‘extremely precarious position’
Police waited for half an hour to alert Fire and Emergency when the incident call came in at…
Driver survives 100m cliff plunge off SH25 in Coromandel, firefighters in four-hour rescue
MetService data shows there had been light rain around the time of the crash, which happened on a…
Firefighters free elderly Auckland man trapped overnight in ravine
Neighbours were alerted to his predicament when they heard a shout the next morning while putting out rubbish.…
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…