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Police and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.

Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.

Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.

Owner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze.

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

How an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.

Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.

The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.

An explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.

Viral footage showed panicked commuters scrambling as the man ran through the station.

It was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.

Fire and Emergency slams the union as volunteers take 30 minutes to arrive.

The fire erupted during a one-hour firefighters' strike, reportedly delaying the response.

Residents in more than 30 towns face 'leave now' or 'shelter' orders.

Ahmed Reynolds-Hatem explains the significance of the store to his family, who watched it break out in flames earlier today. Video / Jason Dorday, Supplied

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Emergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.

Fire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.

Neighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.

Seven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.

Police have charged a man after a house fire sent smoking pouring into residential street and shot flames several metres into the air. Video / Brendon Thomas

About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.

Phil Jane has been a member of the Wairoa Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1990.

Neighbours say the alarm has been disturbing their holiday peace since December 29.

An arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Video / NZ Herald

The blaze at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar killed about 40 people.

A central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ Herald