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Rising from the ashes: Pakūranga's Pita House reopens 10 months after fire
Syrian brothers opened the business about 25 years ago in Pakūranga, East Auckland.
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Car goes up in flames after firework reportedly thrown through its window
The Rangiora blaze threatened a nearby building but was contained before it spread.
'Explosion': Witness hears bang before Christchurch industrial fire
Hato Hone St John treated one person with minor injuries.
Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus
The bus was carrying 44 students from Wainuiomata Primary School to Te Papa.
Smoke billows across Christchurch as crews respond to building fire
Fire and Emergency said four appliances were responding to the fire on Brisbane St in Sydenham shortly after 11.30am.
Man arrested after fire destroys homeless campsite, closes Auckland overbridge
The fire started under the Newton Rd overbridge before spreading to nearby vegetation.
Towering flames from vegetation fire seen from Auckland apartment
Flames and smoke could be seen billowing into the night sky from the fire at the intersection of Newton Rd and Piwakawaka St. Video / Sarah Gaffney
New fire breaks out as crews battle Auckland car blaze
Fire and Emergency say a second pile of cars has caught fire.
Black smoke spews into Auckland sky from Manurewa fire
Witnesses heard explosions from a fire in Auckland’s Manurewa. Video / Supplied
Fire crews respond to light aircraft crash at Auckland's Ardmore Airport, fuel leaking
Fire crews are responding to a light aircraft crash at Ardmore Airport.
Young person in custody after fire at South Auckland youth justice facility
The fire caused minimal damage and was quickly extinguished.
Fire at packhouse during strike action, roads blocked
'People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed.'
Waiōuru scrub fire likely to take several more days to contain
Strong winds and rain challenged fire crews on Thursday.
Bird's nest in tractor sparks fire, engulfing farm shed
'A bird can build a nest in the time it takes you to stop for smoko or have a cup of tea.'
Editorial: Public displays can keep Guy Fawkes fun without neighbourhood havoc
OPINION: A Parliament committee has recommended a ban on fireworks' public sale and use.
Loafers Lodge trial: Fire wardens silenced alarms without proper checks
Plans showed linked smoke detectors, but stand-alone units were installed.
Waiōuru fire: Smoke warning lifted for Napier and Hastings
The fire had covered 3700ha by Wednesday morning.
Van fire sends thick smoke over South Auckland
The fire spread to nearby vegetation, Fire and Emergency said.
Severe gales threaten after weekend of fierce fires
Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.
230ha Desert Road blaze started during military live-fire training
The fire was thought extinguished before it reignited the next morning.
Six homes evacuated as strong winds fan Roxburgh scrub fire
More than 220 properties lost power as crews prepared to work overnight.
Firefighters call in helicopter as Waikato quarry blaze spreads
A helicopter and additional crews were sent to help contain the blaze.
Napier church fire
Video shows St Paul's Presbyterian Church burning around 1am today. Video / Jason Lake
Watch: Fire guts Napier central-city church
Police were investigating, but the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.