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Te Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involved
Native plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.
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'Get up and have another go': Owner grateful no one hurt in Mitai Village fire
Crews battled the blaze for hours before leaving the scene at 2.30am.
Watch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village
A function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.
NZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks use
Only council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.
Golf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminder
The planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.
Fireworks chaos on Castle St
About 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks ban
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.
‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lost
Thirteen fire trucks from across Canterbury attended the Darfield blaze.
Burnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s Bay
Fire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.
Neighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'
The house was a 'charred, soddy mess' this morning, the neighbour said.
Explosions rock Bleak House Rd as fire erupts near recycling workshop
The blaze began near a workshop recycling old whiteware units. Video / Dean Jenkins
Editorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?
OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.
Watch: Large blaze rips through Island Bay property
A large fire has ripped through a property in the Wellington seafront suburb of Island Bay. Video / Supplied
Watch: 'Stay inside' - Large blaze rips through home in Island Bay, Wellington
Fire crews are fighting in strong winds to extinguish the blaze.
'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arson
It comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.
How grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills fires
The Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.
Auckland cafe gutted in overnight blaze being treated as ‘suspicious’
It follows a ram-raid and arson attempt at a nearby pub just a month earlier.
House fire closes SH1 near Christchurch, road now reopened
Police were notified of the blaze on Carmen Rd at 4.25pm.
Newly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fire
Fire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
'Always bigger and better': Fireworks display expected to attract large crowd
Meeanee Speedway expects up to 5000 people at Saturday’s fireworks.
Farmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fire
Fire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.
Tavern fire shuts Palmerston North school due to asbestos risk
Specialists may test school grounds for asbestos debris before reopening.
Man was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosion
The tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.
Editorial: For pets' sake – let's ban retail sale of fireworks
OPINION: The harm to animals is a strong reason for change.
'Stay inside': Fire crews battle blaze at closed Palmerston North pub
Eight fire trucks are at the scene of the blaze on Ferguson St.
Firefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incident
Three patients, all in minor condition, were assessed and treated at the scene.
US disasters caused more than $170b in damage in first half of year
New York Times: Non-profit Climate Central has revived the federal disaster cost database.
'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire
'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.
Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene
Fires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald Now