A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson told 1News crews received a 111 call to a structure on fire in Sydenham around 11.30am.
New Zealand
Wed, Nov 4
Fire and Emergency NZ was first called to the fire in the Waiouru Military Area at 10.16am on Monday.
Mon, Oct 26
Fire crews are battling challenging conditions on Mount Hamilton near Te Anau, with winds forecast to gust up to 120km/h in exposed areas tomorrow.
Sun, Oct 25
Firefighters said they had seen a significant rise in the number of rubbish fires involving lithium-ion batteries and improperly discarded waste.
Fri, Oct 23
By Saturday, about 16,000 residents had been ordered to evacuate, said Fire Chief TJ McGovern, of the Orange County Fire Authority.
Environment
Sat, Oct 17
The blaze tore through an estimated 1350ha of land after burning for three days.
Thu, Oct 8
The blaze broke out at Walter Peak Station on Tuesday with the battle bringing in five aircraft supporting 23 firefighters for tomorrow's renewed efforts.
Wed, Oct 7
Greg King was one of two helicopter pilots killed when their aircraft crashed while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park.
World
Tue, Sep 22
Fire crews were notified of a large vegetation in Albert Town at 7.30 last night, with 22 households forced to evacuate.
Sun, Aug 23
Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
Sat, Jul 25
A family of nine — including seven children — have escaped their burning home with seconds to spare after a second-hand e-bike exploded overnight.
Thu, Jul 23
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews received a 111 call at 4.15am about a single-storey duplex dwelling which was ablaze.
Mon, Jul 13
Solar-powered sensors across the Waitangi Endowment Forest can detect smoke signatures before a fire is visible.
Business
Wed, Jun 3
A shift manager told 1News the main fire was in a kindergarten area of the Salvation Army building on View Rd in Henderson.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Mar 17
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton said the benefits of the funding would extend beyond the park boundaries.
Mon, Feb 23
Twenty-two New Zealand firefighters have been in Victoria for the past two weeks, following a call for aid from Australian officials.
Sat, Jan 31
More than 350,000ha has burned and more than 300 properties lost in the state after summer heatwaves spurred out-of-control bushfires.
Mon, Jan 12
Canterbury Fire and Emergency said its crews were kept busy yesterday fighting vegetation fires across the district, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds.
The third series of the Love Island spin-off was due to premiere in the UK on Monday, but its launch has now been delayed indefinitely.
Entertainment
Sun, Jan 11
Helicopters had been unable to assist firefighting efforts, with wind speeds in the area reaching up to 90km/h.
December 23, 2025
FENZ said 30 firefighters were on the ground, blacking out a 15m containment line along the southern flank.
December 9, 2025
Five helicopters, 10 trucks, and five support vehicles are working to bring the 110 hectare blaze under control.
December 8, 2025
Fire crews were called to the fire, which was burning plastic set to be recycled, just before 11pm.
Health
November 25, 2025
Chelsey Field said her babies "were my absolute world" following their tragic deaths.
November 21, 2025
A devastating wildfire scorched 3000 hectares of Tongariro National Park but conservation leaders say the blackened landscape could offer a rare chance for large-scale native regeneration.
November 20, 2025
