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From tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas parade
Volunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun.
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Waiinu Beach fire: Residents on standby to evacuate as crews battle blaze
Smoke and ash are forcing people to stay inside with windows and vents shut.
Multiple fire crews dispatched to house blaze in South Auckland
Fire and Emergency received multiple calls just before 3pm.
One dead after helicopter crash near Whanganui
The person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.
Large vegetation fire breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Multiple crews have been called to a vegetation fire near Parikino in Whanganui. Video / Joni Francine
Hundreds evacuate Costco
Hundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ Herald
Blaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before Christmas
The adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.
Watch: 'Pretty nasty' - Firefighters battle raging North Shore house blaze
Residents are urged to close windows and the wider public are asked to avoid the area.
Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore
5 crews are currently battling the blaze. Video / Supplied
Aerial fire truck failure on busy Akl waterfront sparks warning over ageing fleet
The high-reach ladder truck failed at Silo Park, leaking transmission fluid.
Contractor to be appointed to rebuild fire-hit New World Victoria Park
New store to have a contemporary design but keep essence of previous one.
Watch: Truck engulfed in flames near Port of Auckland
Fire crews were called to the burning truck on Tāmaki Drive about 10.30pm.
Truck engulfed in flames on Tāmaki Drive
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to Tamaki Drive at around 10.30pm. Videos / #richardthekayaker, supplied
'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington Airport
The blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.
Watch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire
'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'
Street cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fire
The fire broke out on Paddington St in Northcote just after 11.30am.
Death after New Lynn house fire not treated as suspicious
The man’s death has been referred to the coroner after a post-mortem.
'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highway
Cambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.
Aerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National Park
New video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike Scott
NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9, 2025
Afternoon Headlines | Offender still at large after bus stabbing and a 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire | Tuesday December 9, 2025
Pine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze contained
The fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.
Large fire engulfs Foxton Beach house
A blaze has destroyed a home in Queen Street in the town of Foxton Beach.
'Concerned for the whole country': Second large fire hits Tongariro in just four weeks
Brendan Nally from Fire and Emergency New Zealand joins Herald NOW with the latest as crews tackle a fast-moving blaze that’s ripped through rugged terrain.
NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9 2025
Morning Headlines | Fire and Emergency believe Tongariro fire was not lit intentionally, changes made to Resource Management Act | Tuesday December 9, 2025
Emergency response after West Auckland house fire in New Lynn
Emergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.
Helicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high winds
Two helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.
Crews, choppers battle out-of-control vegetation fire in North Canterbury
The blaze began when a burn pile near Broomfield spread to a paddock and hedge.
'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fire
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.
Watch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street race
Witnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash.
'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Eight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.