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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.

Twenty-two homes were evacuated as a fire spread through Albert Town.

More than two dozen firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a two-storey house in Mt Roskill last night. Video / Supplied

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Fire Emergency NZ division commander Dale Tawa is part of a six-person team heading to Canada to fight the wildfires that have driven thousands from their homes.

Karen Crescent fire is being treated as active according to Hamilton Station manager Colin Kleener. Video \ Tom Eley

Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze on Hona Rd by multiple calls from the public just after 7am. Video / Ben Fraser

Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Craig Guthrie discusses the reality of the floods. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Our sympathies continue': Orchard owner Scott Heywood responds to coroner's findings.

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

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding as smoke rises into the sky.

A child is dead and six people are injured after a house fire in Mairehau, Christchurch, last night. Video / NZ Herald

A house fire in Greenlane, Auckland, this morning was put out. Video / Supplied

Culperry Rd, Glendene was blocked at both ends by police as firefighters contained the blaze. Video / NZ Herald

A large blaze was burning in West Auckland, sending smoke over the city. Video / Supplied

Multiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / Supplied

An initial report points to a lithium-powered service cart as the cause.

Emergency crews have responded to a car fire on Quay St in Auckland's CBD.

Bottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.

Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.

Drone footage of several cars engulfed in flames at a car wreckers yard near Rotorua. Video / @danilotravel / Instagram

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki, following a three-vehicle crash. Video / NZ Herald

Firefighters are responding to a fire at a car wreckers in Ngongotahā near Rotorua. Video / Supplied