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Rising from the ashes: Pakūranga's Pita House reopens 10 months after fire
Syrian brothers opened the business about 25 years ago in Pakūranga, East Auckland.
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Serious crash on State Highway 1 in Otago
SH1 has been closed between Surrey Bay Road and Lake Road near Waihola.
Crews respond to treatment room fire at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch
An alarm was activated at Hillmorton Hospital around 12.30pm.
Fire investigators scour shell of Christchurch costume warehouse after major blaze
A witness heard what he called an 'explosion' before emergency services arrived.
Tauranga car fire
Flames poured from a car fire in Tauranga on Tuesday. Video / Griffin de Villiers
Car goes up in flames after firework reportedly thrown through its window
The Rangiora blaze threatened a nearby building but was contained before it spread.
One dead, four badly hurt in Whanganui crash
Two people were in critical condition after the crash last night.
'Fatal consequences': Warning after firefighters vote for four 10-hour strikes
Fire boss warns of 'extreme risk' after paid firefighters vote to strike over pay dispute.
'Explosion': Witness hears bang before Christchurch industrial fire
Hato Hone St John treated one person with minor injuries.
Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus
The bus was carrying 44 students from Wainuiomata Primary School to Te Papa.
Smoke billows across Christchurch as crews respond to building fire
Fire and Emergency said four appliances were responding to the fire on Brisbane St in Sydenham shortly after 11.30am.
Man arrested after fire destroys homeless campsite, closes Auckland overbridge
The fire started under the Newton Rd overbridge before spreading to nearby vegetation.
Bus and vehicle crash in Ellerslie, seven people assessed at scene
The crash was reported on Kalmia St at 3.41pm.
New fire breaks out as crews battle Auckland car blaze
Fire and Emergency say a second pile of cars has caught fire.
Black smoke spews into Auckland sky from Manurewa fire
Witnesses heard explosions from a fire in Auckland’s Manurewa. Video / Supplied
Fire crews respond to light aircraft crash at Auckland's Ardmore Airport, fuel leaking
Fire crews are responding to a light aircraft crash at Ardmore Airport.
Two fires near billionaire Graeme Hart's clifftop mansion referred to police
A helicopter was called to put out one of the fires.
Fire at packhouse during strike action, roads blocked
'People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed.'
Waiōuru scrub fire likely to take several more days to contain
Strong winds and rain challenged fire crews on Thursday.
Firefighter training deficiencies report includes disputed claim of ‘beasting’ recruits
A 2025 report found firefighter training was outdated, disjointed and unsafe.
Bird's nest in tractor sparks fire, engulfing farm shed
'A bird can build a nest in the time it takes you to stop for smoko or have a cup of tea.'
Auckland motorway reopens after wrong-way crash puts two in hospital
A van and a sedan collided near Sylvia Park.
Editorial: Public displays can keep Guy Fawkes fun without neighbourhood havoc
OPINION: A Parliament committee has recommended a ban on fireworks' public sale and use.
Loafers Lodge trial: Fire wardens silenced alarms without proper checks
Plans showed linked smoke detectors, but stand-alone units were installed.