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Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / Supplied
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Inside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA
'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.
‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save day
Two fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.
'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky
Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.
Guests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland Lodge
Firefighters were called to the lodge on the Te Anau Milford Highway late last night.
Fire crews cordon off Rotorua CBD street
The fire has been contained and crews are now checking for hotspots.
Video shows faulty ceiling at Swiss bar weeks before deadly fire
Staff had warned of sagging foam panels in the bar in mid-December.
Bushfires rage in Victoria as temps set to soar to 50C
More than 1000 Victorian properties are under threat from out-of-control fires.
Firefighters battle blaze in Onehunga, Auckland
Fire and Emergency crews from across Auckland have contained a large blaze inside a derelict building on Onehunga Mall. Video / NZ Herald
Onehunga fire under control, smoke warnings remain
Fifteen crews were on site at one point during the blaze.
Crews battle Maungarei scrub fire as smoke billows over Mt Wellington
Police are making initial area inquiries after the 4.20pm alarm was raised.
Fire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount Wellington
Fire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount Wellington. Video / RNZ
Kevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain it
OPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.
Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out
Residents had moved away from the coast after 2010 tsunami only to be hit by wave of fire.
Schoolgirl burned to death in house fire started by cigarette lighter
It was the second house fire for the family in six months.
Person pulled to safety amid suspicious blaze at Auckland home
One person had to be rescued from the house by emergency responders.
Many of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn piles
Wairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.
Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168
The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.
Huge blast and fire in central Dutch city as buildings collapse, at least four injured
At least four people are in hospital after the central Utrecht blast.
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Friends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fire
Friends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.
Large fire breaks out at Dunedin Scout hall
Nearby residents have been warned to stay inside due to the smoke. Video / Ben Tomsett
Emergency alert issued as crews battle large blaze in Dunedin
A fire truck was by chance on way back to the station when it noticed the smoke.
'What just hit us?': North Sea crash captain caused 'avoidable death'
Jury shown video and audio CCTV of the moments after the collision.
Waitress 'who accidentally started Swiss bar fire' died in blaze that killed 40
Cyane Panine, 24, was among the 40 people who died in the fire.
'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response
Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.
'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fire
A Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.
Suspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crews
Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.
Watch: Rubbish fire on Auckland's SH20 motorway
Video from an office window shows a rubbish fire near Lambie Drive on Auckland's SH20. Video / Rini Criz
Birthday girl dodges fireball after hydrogen balloons ignite at party
CCTV footage captured the moment cake sparklers ignited the blaze.