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Car wreckers fire in Ngongotahā
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a car wreckers in Ngongotahā near Rotorua. Video / Supplied
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Large fire breaks out in Ponsonby
Video of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / Supplied
Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.
Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager Ron Devlin spoke to the media from the scene of the Northcote College fire.
Fire breaks out at Northcote College in Auckland
A fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean Purcell
Landslip forces evacuations in Dunedin
Emergency crews are at the scene of a landslip in a residential Dunedin suburb, police were alerted to the slip on Belmont Lane in Musselburgh about 10.50am.
Downtown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strike
Reported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ Herald
Fire crews battle overnight blaze in Onehunga
Firefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ Herald
School bus goes up in flames, 19 children evacuated
A school bus carrying 19 children caught fire in Mangawhai this afternoon.
Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / Supplied
Firefighters battle blaze in Onehunga, Auckland
Fire and Emergency crews from across Auckland have contained a large blaze inside a derelict building on Onehunga Mall. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount Wellington
Fire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount Wellington. Video / RNZ
'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fire
How an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025
Morning Headlines | Record high temperatures predicted this weekend, Inquiry into Bondi terror attack begins | Friday January 9, 2025
Watch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits Auckland
A central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025
Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025
Electrical fire cuts power to dozens of Russell businesses
An electrical fire in Russell yesterday cut power to dozens of businesses during the busy holiday period.
'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medal
Patrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.
Sir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year Honours
A knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.
Firefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal
'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'
Car collides with fire truck on Victoria Street, Auckland City.
A vehicle and a responding fire truck have collided on Victoria Street, Auckland City. Video / Dean Purcell
Waiinu Beach fire grows past 100ha as crews brace for days of work
There are two firefighter crews present, supported by two helicopters and heavy machinery.
Major building fire in Wiri, Auckland.
Firefighters have contained a large blaze at a building facility on Roscommon Rd in Wiri this morning. Video / Supplied / NZ Herald
Large vegetation fire breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Multiple crews have been called to a vegetation fire near Parikino in Whanganui. Video / Joni Francine
Hundreds evacuate Costco
Hundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Do you have what it takes to be a rescue hero?!
Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKN
Person injured in huge Upper Hutt building fire
Emergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel Talbot
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ Herald
Crews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku
A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald
Ire and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighter
Union says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.
Fire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blaze
Assistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike Scott