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Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]

Nelson-Tasman And Marlborough Flooding Update #1

Friday, 27 June 2025, 12:21 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Response Coordinator Steve Trigg says crews are rescuing people trapped in vehicles, assisting with evacuations and pumping water from flooded homes. As at 11.15am they have responded to 31 calls since 4am today. More >>

22 New Career Firefighters Join The Fire And Emergency New Zealand Team

Thursday, 19 June 2025, 9:24 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Whānau and friends gathered at Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s National Training Centre (NTC) to watch their loved ones demonstrate the skills learnt during the 12-week recruit course. More >>

New World Victoria Park Fire Update #6

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 2:02 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Incident Controller Phil Larcombe says fire crews have left the site, more than 24 hours after the fire started. At the height of the fire there were 23 trucks and 80 firefighters, as well as support personnel. More >>

Victoria Park New World Fire Update #5

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 7:42 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The property is extensively damaged, and fire investigators have returned today to continue working to establish the origin and cause of the fire. More >>

New World Victoria Park Fire Update #4

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 5:01 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

There are 15 trucks and support vehicles. Two of those are aerials, with the Hamilton aerial now returning to its station in Hamilton. More >>

New World Victoria Park Fire Update #3

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 2:14 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Crews were alerted by fire alarm activation to the fire around 11.18am. Currently there are 20 trucks and support vehicles are on the scene, with further resources still responding. More >>

New World Victoria Park Fire Update #2

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 12:46 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Sixteen trucks and a Command Unit are in attendance as at 12.30pm, with trucks brought in from as far away as Devonport, Titirangi and Papaptoetoe to provide additional personnel. More >>

New World Victoria Park Fire

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 12:01 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Smoke is drifting up into Ponsonby area and towards Grey Lynn. Residents impacted by the smoke are advised to close their windows and doors and avoid going outside if possible. More >>

Waitangi Bridge Ship Fire Update #2

Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 8:12 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Community Risk Manager Mitchell Brown says the fire began on the ship, which had been converted into a building on land next to the Waitangi Bridge. More >>

Waitangi Bridge Ship Fire Update #1

Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 7:10 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Four crews responded to the fire on The Tui at 4am, and two further crews have been dispatched to assist. More >>

Kiwis Return From Assisting With The New South Wales Floods

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 9:10 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. More >>

Multiple Flooding Callouts In Nelson

Monday, 26 May 2025, 11:58 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Southern Communications Centre shift manager Lyn Crossan says there have been more than 20 incidents reported since 10.15am this morning, most of them in the area between Washington Street in the north, and Bishopdale in the south. More >>

Winslow Hay Bale Fire Update #2

Friday, 16 May 2025, 11:01 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire investigators are on site today but, as some of the hay is still burning, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. More >>

Marlborough South Moves To Open Fire Season

Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:32 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

All Department of Conservation land will remain in a restricted season. In a restricted season, people need a permit to light an outdoor fire approved by Fire and Emergency. More >>

Glen Innes Building Fire Update #2

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 10:32 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Incident Controller Shane Munro says there are still eight crews at the Work and Income building, checking for hotspots and dampening them down. More >>

Glen Innes Building Fire Update #1

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:40 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Incident Controller Shane Munro says the Work and Income New Zealand building is single-level and has multiple tenants. More >>

All Of Hawke’s Bay Now In Open Fire Season

Monday, 28 April 2025, 10:20 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay District Manager Glen Varcoe says due to the cooler autumn weather, the fire risk in the district has now reduced. More >>

Auckland Hillside Road Recycling Plant Fire Update #4

Friday, 25 April 2025, 9:51 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Assistant Commander James Hall say three fire trucks and two ladder trucks are working with two diggers to open up the structure to fully extinguish the fire. More >>

Auckland Hillside Road Recycling Plant Fire Update #3

Friday, 25 April 2025, 7:04 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Assistant Commander Barry Thomas says fire crews are now working to extinguish hot spots using ladder trucks. More >>

Marlborough Eases Outdoor Fire Restrictions

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:07 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The Marlborough South area will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means all outdoor fires need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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