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Emergency services respond to a fire in Christchurch as a large plume of smoke rises over the city. Video / NZ Herald

Police confirmed the elderly man was recuperating well in hospital.

A long-time local farmer advises others to write plans down and make decisions early.

'The elderly man was going to die in there' the rescuer told the neighbours.

Seven crews were sent to the scene.

Two volunteer crew members are in hospital after the incident in Manawatū.

The overnight fire reached third alarm, drawing crews from across the Wellington region.

Gisborne firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at the top of Titirangi on Friday morning. Video / Gisborne Herald - Anne-Marie De Bruin

Firefighters remain at the building monitoring any hot spots.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Senior Station Officer Michael Manning speaks to the NZ Herald following a serious crash on Auckland’s waterfront that left one male trapped.

Coca-Cola Europacific NZ said all people have been accounted for.

One southbound lane on State Highway 1 near Penrose is blocked after a car caught fire.

A car caught fire on State Highway 1, Penrose, blocking a lane and causing delays. Video / Lurock Viljoen

The premises on Te Atatū Rd were 'well involved' when firefighters arrived.

A digger was used to clear items from the backyard after the fire spread beyond the house.

'He just kept asking me if his grandma was going to die. It was horrible.'

The fire sent smoke high into the sky and caused traffic problems.

Emergency crews respond to fire on Swanson road. Video / Deepika Kaul

Dawdling, confusion meant evacuation took longer than the crucial 'flashover' danger time.

Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Old South Rd in Dunsandel.

Police are speaking to the vehicle’s occupants; no injuries were reported.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | National plan for Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Trump rejects calls for oversight of AI | Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

It follows an inquiry finding Fire and Emergency shortcomings.

King was one of two pilots killed while fighting California’s Dome Fire.

Hawke's Bay's Robert Sheely volunteered to travel to the US to fight wildfires.

A Waikato firefighter returns after helping Canadians fight a 'massive' blaze.

The incident occurred around 6.15pm in the suburb of Northland.

Flames damaged the facade and roof of Te Kūiti New World, but no one was hurt.

One person died and another suffered burns in a Matakana Island house fire.