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Fire crews were called to Gloucester St, Linwood, about 6.45pm.

Four fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze on Monday night.

Nine trucks, four tankers and a bulldozer are at the scene.

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Firefighters were called to the Woolston property just after 11pm.

Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKN

Guests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.

Emergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel Talbot

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to at least 128, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ Herald

Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83. Video / Herald Now

National vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald Now

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More than 24 hours after the blaze began, the giant fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex has been extinguished in four of the seven towers.

The Goodwood fire has burnt 25 hectares of pine forest.

Firefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFP

Two Fullers360 ferries diverted mid‑route after spotting smoke rising from the harbour.

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island and captured on camera from Glendowie. Video \ Supplied

CCTV footage from inside the club on Karangahape Rd is now being reviewed.

Afternoon Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Mourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.

More than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.

Reporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.

A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald

A Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.

High winds of 150km/h carried embers that ignited the Kaikōura fires.

A fire investigator is set to return to the site today.

A fire investigator is due at the scene this morning.

As weather kept a rescue helicopter away, teams hacked through bush to stretcher him out.

Nearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.