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Couple describe floods at Lower Hutt home
A couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy Paine
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Waipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across district
An update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District Council
Children smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school run
Local fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check no one was trapped on board.
One dead after car crashes, rolls in North Canterbury
The crash happened near Waikari just after 6.30am, closing the road.
Downtown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strike
Reported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ Herald
Onehunga factory structurally unsound as police investigate 'suspicious' fire
Beams of the roof are now bent 'like bananas' due to the fire.
Fire crews battle overnight blaze in Onehunga
Firefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ Herald
'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fire
One person was critically injured as the fire ripped through the building.
Loud bang as fire engulfs home, sending large plumes of smoke into air on North Shore
Locals report seeing smoke visible from nearby suburbs.
Chatswood house fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to a house fire on Balmain Road in Chatswood. Video / Dean Purcell
Two seriously injured after two utes crash on SH2 near Putorino
State Highway 2 near Putorino is under stop/go management after a two-vehicle crash.
Watch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach
Multiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky Goodwin
'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth
An emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.
Firefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial action
The strikes begin on Friday February 13 and run through the next few weeks.
'Reckless actions': Police believe Rānui house fire caused by flare
Investigators are looking for two people seen running from the area before the fire began.
Neighbours bang on doors as fire engulfs roof of Auckland home, police investigating
A scene guard remains at the Vino Cina Heights property as detectives probe the blaze.
One person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke's Bay
A rescue helicopter is flying one person in a critical condition to Wellington Hospital.
Person critically injured after falling from Christchurch’s central library
The incident was reported about 11am, with a witness hearing a loud scream.
School bus goes up in flames, 19 children evacuated
A school bus carrying 19 children caught fire in Mangawhai this afternoon.
Police rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fire
The fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.
Two youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō college
The principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.
Explosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flames
Nearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.
Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / Supplied
Vehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-ramp
A vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied
Fire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strike
The service received 18 emergency calls while Friday's strike was underway.
‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrier
The Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.
Family behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalate
Pita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.
Abuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall risk
Rocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.
Christchurch road to Sumner closed after reports of rockfall from hillside
The Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Video / Lesley Murdoch
'Well involved': Crews tackle late-night Taupō commercial fire
Fire crews spent nearly three hours bringing the blaze under control.