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Man arrested after suspicious overnight fire in Christchurch
Emergency crews were called to Birmingham Drive at about 1.50am.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Last drinks? Punters fear they won’t get back into Auckland rooftop bar after fire
A fire began in a commercial kitchen on the building’s second floor.
Auckland police station evacuated: Fire crews respond to smell of smoke
Fire crews were called to the station just before 9.30am.
Four people treated for burns in early morning Hamilton house fire
The blaze was burning fiercely when emergency services arrived at the property.
Suspicious fire at St David's Church site in Kaiti
History repeats as Gisborne church damaged again by a fire - this one suspicious
'Everything is gone': Lyttelton cafe destroyed in blaze
Fire crews were called to The Shroom Room shortly before 8pm on Sunday.
Fire crews battle blaze at popular Canterbury cafe
Crews from Lyttelton, Sumner and Woolston worked to contain the blaze.
Holiday horror: Blaze engulfs luxury Caribbean resort, 1700 evacuated
The hotel will stay closed while authorities probe the cause of the fire.
Fire destroys Tītahi Bay home, damages neighbouring property
Eight fire trucks battled the blaze as high winds fanned the flames.
Rain brings relief to fire-hit Canterbury and Marlborough after record heat
About 45 crews and aircraft fought fires across Canterbury and Marlborough yesterday.
South Island wildfires continue past nightfall fanned by strong winds
Aircraft were stood down by nightfall while ground crews continue to work on eight fires.
Quick, calm thinking saves Northland family from house fire
Far North grandfather Hirini Tau saved his two grandchildren and son from a fire early on June 11 by pushing them out a window. Video / Jason Dorday
'We’re not going to burn in here': One-armed grandfather rescues family from house fire
Hirini Tau hopes by sharing his dramatic tale of survival, other lives will be saved.
Arson attack and multiple fire callouts in Auckland overnight
'Youngsters' were spotting lighting a spray can on a train.
Fire crews respond to reported fire on platform at Waitemata Train Station, Downtown Auckland
Firefighters responded to a reported fire on a platform at Waitemata Station in downtown Auckland, with Police speaking to persons of interest last night. Video / NZ Herald
Decorated firefighter Ringo Harwood ends nearly six decades on the front line
He worked at the busiest station and responded to 60,000 callouts during his career.
'Horrible': Electric blanket fire rips through couple's home and possessions, killing dog
Pet dog Jack lay wrapped in a blanket on the lawn. Ben Shepherd got one final cuddle.
A year on from fire, Foodstuffs breaks silence on New World Victoria Park rebuild
Foodstuffs has said little since the fire on June 17, 2025; an update has now been issued.
'Threat of fire': Voice messages 'powerful evidence' in 'man cave' arson trial
'Your s***’s already f***in’ burnt' a message said moments before the fire.
Investigators find source of Wellington Airport terminal fire
Smoke billowed from an airport terminal as people were evacuated on to the tarmac.
Emergency services respond to fire at Wellington Airport
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding as smoke rises into the sky.
Home destroyed after fire breaks out in South Auckland during union strike
The fire started during the professional firefighters’ one-hour stoppage on Friday.
Family climb from windows to escape burning Far North home
'This was so close to four people dying.'
Fire crews from across Far North battle four-hour blaze in home
The alarm was raised just after 1am.
AI-powered fire detection rolled out in Waitangi Endowment Forest
A cutting-edge fire detection system designed to detect fires before smoke is even visible is now operating in the Waitangi Endowment Forest.
'Several persons of interest': Police treating Ōamaru school fire as suspicious
Police now have several people of interest in the inquiry into the suspicious fire.
'Defensive attack' stops West Auckland fire spreading to neighbours' homes
Fire crews from neighbouring suburbs bolstered efforts when next-door houses put at risk.
Firefighters contain large vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High
Crews were called to the blaze near the school before 9am.
Building fire shuts SH1 through central Wellington, drivers warned of delays
The road reopened just after 5.25pm but queues continued to cause delays.
Editorial: How many reasons do we need to ban fireworks?
OPINION: The people have spoken. It's time for the powers that be to listen.