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'The whole of Aotearoa is with her': Public donate $270k to Sanson mum mourning 3 children
Police are continuing to probe the deaths in what locals say is a 'horrific' tragedy.
Three overnight Dunedin fires deemed suspicious, investigators called in
One fire tore through a vacant Harrow St building just before midnight.
'Serious threat to public safety': Legal showdown looms over FENZ plan to axe 140 roles
They argue FENZ broke its agreement by failing to consult staff on the cuts.
‘Something very dark and terrible’: Neighbour's horror as suspected murder-suicide probed
'You just feel sick to your stomach about what has happened,' says a neighbour of family.
‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection
'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'
Family tragedy: Sanson fire update
What police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZ
'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fire
The kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.
'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fire
A Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.
'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire
'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'
Police still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160k
A Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day.
'Mother's worst nightmare': Friends rally around mum of three children killed in Manawatū house fire
Police tonight confirmed four people died in the ‘catastrophic’ Sanson fire.
Ire and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighter
Union says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.
How a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blaze
Thirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.
'They tried to scare us to death': Row at Auckland retirement village as management bans EVs
Affected residents have called the ban 'silly' and 'unreasonable', taking it to mediation.
'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash
'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'
'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park
'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'
'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land return
She said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.
Fire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blaze
Assistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike Scott
Tourism hit by Tongariro fire
‘It will put a few people off’: Tongariro shuttle boss counts cost of fire. Video / Mike Scott
'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze
Crews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.
'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfire
Photos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.
NZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire update
Fire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ Herald
Fiery milk tanker and ute crash in Canterbury, emergency services rush to scene
Police say there appear to be serious injuries.
'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed in
Daisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.
'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blaze
The fire is just 20% contained.
Ruapehu District Mayor: Tongariro National Park wildfire
Tongariro Fire: Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris Hooker
'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'
About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.
Large vegetation fire at Tongariro Forest
A significant fire has broken out at Tongariro Forest. Supplied / Chris Hooker
'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze
Six brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.