A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said 19 fire trucks were at the scene on Tironui Rd at the peak of the fire.
In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty dives into a jam-packed weekend of sport discussing the latest in cricket, rugby, basketball and hockey.
Officer Shaun Winstanley spoke to Breakfast's Jenny-May Clarkson about his recovery, the physical and emotional toll it took, and his determination to move forward.
The NZ men suffered a second defeat to surprise package Spain in the men's semis.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said firefighters had attended a rising number of events caused by charging cables or "mishandling" of high energy battery devices.
They will be supported by George Thorogood and the Destroyers.
The 2.29m Senegalese star lasted less than five minutes against Perth Wildcats before having to leave the court.
Awhitu District School student Caio Maffey was concerned about speeding outside the rural school, which didn't have restrictions during school hours.
Fixed rates have been lowered across the board, by as much as 20 basis points.
Arbitration costs have now driven the cost of the Waimea Community Dam up to more than twice the $104.4 million cost forecast at the time of its approval.
A nine-year-old UK girl was targeted by an alleged predator through the gaming platform — sparking an international investigation.
The airline said the engine was shut down and the aircraft safely returned to Gisborne after circling for a short time.
The workers were temporary visa holders and, as such, were "vulnerable", the money owed was significant, and the record-keeping breaches were “systemic," according to the Labour Inspectorate.
Separate complaints included failing to stop the massage after repeated requests, making racist and inappropriate comments, and engaging in explicit sexual conversations, the HDC said.
The American guard had 34 points against Perth, but was overshadowed by Bryce Cotton, who scored 59 points for the Wildcats.
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner is a good chance to play against England at the Basin Reserve but other changes to New Zealand's line-up appear slim.
The Racing Bulls driver came together with Finn Valtteri Bottas, but both managed to rejoin and reach the finish-line.
Supervising pharmacist checked the prescription but did not identify that the medication was prescribed for another patient.
The Australian conservationist marked his birthday by sharing pictures of the Crocodile Hunter - who died in 2006 after being pierced in the chest by the barb of a short-tail stingray.
Today, the Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the Crown's appeal, following a Court of Appeal decision last year.
The US president pardons his son, bird flu strain found at Otago egg farm, and a detective who was shot in the face in Auckland's CBD reflects on his recovery.
The 77-year-old music legend lost vision in his right eye due to an infection and hasn't been able to "see" his new musical, The Devil Wears Prada, properly.
"While it is not the H5N1 type circulating among wildlife around the world that has caused concern we are taking the find seriously," Biosecurity NZ said.
A do not drink notice has been issued for consumers of the Lower Waihao rural water supply, including Waikakahi East.
Two of the whales have died after stranding on Farewell Spit at around 1pm.
The Government's target to get tens of thousands of people off the Jobseeker benefit and into work by 2030 isn't on track.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into yesterday's incident involving a flight from Wellington to Sydney.
To help reduce the inequality, the Ministry for Women has launched an online tool for businesses.
Close to 200 workers are owed millions in holiday and redundancy packages following the company's shock liquidation.
The spade-toothed whale washed ashore at the Taieri River mouth in July.
