Large fire breaks out in Onehunga, Auckland; residents told to stay inside due to smoke
Police are also on scene and have placed cordons on Onehunga Mall between Arthur and Church Streets. A…
Australian bushfire smoke nears South Island, may redden evening skies
“However, given the [amount] of clouds …. and the fires won’t be as significant as five years ago,…
Mask requirements at Maryland hospitals return amid rising flu cases
Experts warned amid the holiday season that fewer vaccinations and a new influenza variant swarming the region could…
Firefighter training facility shut down over structural safety fears, carcinogenic smoke risk
The provisional improvement notice, or PIN, in force at Rotorua states that Fire and Emergency “is knowingly exposing…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
Fire crews decontaminated after smoke incident in central Auckland
A hazardous materials unit was sent from Hamilton to assist. Emergency services attending the incident on Anzac Ave…
Whangārei fire contained after smoke pours through Cameron St sushi shop
Kitchen crew were getting ready for a busy Labour Day Monday lunchtime, she said. She did not believe…
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…
Firefighters battling fire raging for 7 hours at Hong Kong recycling site
Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a recycling site in Hong Kong’s Tsing Yi for about seven…
Car fire on Auckland Southern Motorway, traffic snarled as smoke billows across lanes
NZTA said the southbound left lane remains blocked but a tow-truck is now on site. UPDATE 1:55PMDue to…