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Update on survivors as probe into Bucklands Beach fire continues
Two people died and two were injured after flames tore through the home.
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Police focus on car parked on street outside fire-damaged home where 2 people remain missing
A forensic tent was erected over a blue vehicle parked on Murvale Dr.
Fire guts East Auckland home
Bucklands Beach residents were jolted awake as a fire gutted an East Auckland home.
'Let them': Mel Robbins sells out NZ International Convention Centre twice
About 5700 people are set to attend two blockbuster shows in March.
Fire destroys 29 vehicles, rubbish at property linked to unsolved murder
Police previously searched the property twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce.
Raging flames, exploding windows: Neighbours fight fatal fire with garden hoses
'I started banging my fence, yelling ‘fire fire fire’'.
The LA fires destroyed 11,000 homes. Less than 10% have permits to rebuild
As Southern California nears the heart of wildfire season, rebuilding is inching forward.
Police seek sightings of vehicle after couch allegedly set alight outside house
All five people sleeping inside the home escaped unharmed during the blaze.
Fire crews battle Herne Bay house fire, two assessed for smoke inhalation
An aerial appliance and command unit were brought in to support firefighters.
Fire and Emergency respond to Herne Bay incident
Multiple engines arrived at the scene in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Herne Bay.
Whangārei dad in critical condition after rescuing kids from Melbourne fire
James Bell suffered severe burns after smashing a window to save his son from the flames.
A history of violence and a penchant for fire: Loafers Lodge murderer unmasked
Esarona Lologa had a criminal and turbulent past before igniting the fatal inferno.
Site of New World gutted by fire stands bare as rebuild plans take shape
Only the concrete slab and underground carpark remain on the central Auckland site.
Dawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closure
The Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.
California’s fire safety push clashes with an LA icon
Rules to bar planting flowers like bougainvillea near buildings in high-risk areas.
Twin blazes: 36-year-old faces arson charges in Auckland court
A second blaze was discovered soon after at a business on Manukau Rd, Epsom.
Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington
Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.
South Island motorists urged to stay home as bad weather looms
Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.
Experts say deaths from wildfire smoke to surge
New research adds to warnings of the significant and growing health impacts of wildfires.
The deadly fuel hiding in your home
Up to 80% of New Zealand homes contain this unregulated accelerant.
"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can be
Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrates how intensely foam-filled furniture burns. Video / Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters new fear old burn piles could fuel still-burning Canterbury wildfire
Helicopters called in to fight wildfire; crews dealing with gusts up 50km/h.
Editorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZ
OPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.
Man on trial for Loafers Lodge fire had 50 prior convictions, court hears
The defence argues the accused was insane at the time the blaze was lit.
Suspicious fire at Auckland barbershop, police investigating
Firefighters responded to the blaze just after 3am.
'I’ve had enough': Farm worker torched two properties after job, paddock lease fallout
Maya Moore caused $2m in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.
Auckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare
Pacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.
Fire blocks Dominion Rd in Mt Eden, delays expected
Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke pouring from the ground floor of the site.
'Multiple 111 calls': Fire and Emergency on New World Victoria Park blaze
The cause of the fire remains the subject of a post-incident analysis.