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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025
Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025
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'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medal
Patrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.
New Year Honours 2026: The full list
The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.
Altadena fire recovery: One year on, town rebuilds after deadly blaze
Nearly 6000 Altadena homes were destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire.
Sir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year Honours
A knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.
Firefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal
'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'
'Complicating the response': Vegetation fire breaks out near Ardmore Airport
Fire and Emergency first received the call about 6pm.
Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters' union says
The crash damaged a truck carrying jaws-of-life tools for city rescues.
Person injured in crash involving fire truck
The crash happened in Auckland's CBD this morning.
Car collides with fire truck on Victoria Street, Auckland City.
A vehicle and a responding fire truck have collided on Victoria Street, Auckland City. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.
Woman freezes as plane clips fence, spins towards homes and ploughs into house
A pilot and passenger were able to get out of the wreck themselves despite being injured.
One dead after early morning house fire in New Plymouth
Police have taken over inquiries as investigators examine the scene.
Man whose hillside home was scorched by fire faces wait to see damage inside
'I’m just hoping it hasn’t gone through to the lounge area.'
‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves ahead
Construction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.
One injured after fire destroys home in Christchurch
A fire investigator is heading to the Mairehau scene this morning.
Hawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blaze
Structures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.
Fire crews contain Hawke’s Bay wildfire after fierce winds and evacuations
Structures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.
Month-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting now
The moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.
Tauranga crash: One in custody after car fire
Police tracked the fleeing vehicle via traffic cameras in Tauranga.
Family lose everything after fire tears through home
The family's church in Karori is collecting donations to help them rebuild their lives.
Firefighters battle basement blaze in downtown Auckland heritage building
The mixed-use Customs St East building houses homes and businesses.
Police chase and catch fleeing driver from CBD to Silverdale
Police chased and caught a fleeing driver from the CBD just north of the Puhoi off-ramp. Video / NZ Herald
State Highway 1 crash near Hampton Downs blocks northbound lanes
State Highway 1 crash near Hampton Downs blocks northbound lanes. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ Herald
Struggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter says
The Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.
Large vegetation fires 'fully contained'
Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.
'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefighters
More than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.
Editorial: Forests won’t disappear, so our behaviour around them needs to change
OPINION: We can’t change that we have more pine trees. We can change our behaviour.
Couple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation
'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'