http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Fires headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:02 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=202 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632847&ref=rss The major fire which threatened the Bay of Islands airport appears to have been started by a spark from work on power lines.Firefighters are continuing to dampen down the 80 hectare blaze near Kerikeri.Top Energy CEO Russell... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:36:24 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632777&ref=rss A 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years in jail for the manslaughter of a mother of three who was burned to death in her south Auckland home.The teenager, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Lynette... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:19:33 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632734&ref=rss Firefighters expect to remain at a scrub fire in Northland, which closed Kerikeri airport and forced the evacuation of some buildings, for most of the day dampening down hot spots.The scrub fire near the airport began about 3.30pm... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:07:56 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632607&ref=rss A large scrub fire is burning near the Kerikeri Airport in the Far North.A Fire Service spokesman says there is concern it could spread easily, as it is windy.An extra rural fire appliance has been called in from Kaikohe.-... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:36 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632581&ref=rss A firefighter who didn't tell his employer about his history of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder was justifiably sacked, the Employment Relations Authority says.Marc Lidiard was employed by the New Zealand Fire Service... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:13 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632516&ref=rss A Marlborough forest fire that forced families to flee their homes is now under control, the Fire Service says.A Department of Conservation spokesperson said the Canvastown fire had been contained but firefighters would remain... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632359&ref=rss Passengers on a 40-seater bus managed to escape the vehicle just before it burst into flames.The bus was travelling along High Level Rd, the main forestry road between State Highway 5 and Murupara near Taupo about 7.30pm on Sunday... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632094&ref=rss At least 60 firefighters were needed to quell a blaze understood to be the largest in Hamilton since a fatal coolstore explosion in Tamahere two years ago.Dozens of people gathered outside and traffic on SH1 slowed to a crawl... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632025&ref=rss Sixty firefighters were this afternoon battling a blaze at a fibreglass boat builders in Hamilton.The Fire Service was called to Tristram Marine in Te Rapa Park industrial area at 3.05pm, northern fire communications shift manager... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:26:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10632019&ref=rss Two caravans and one acre of scrub have been damaged by a fire in Northland this afternoon.Seven fire appliances were called to the blaze in an area of scrub on Black Swamp Road in southern Mangawhai, 30km northeast of Wellsford,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:57:01 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fires/news/article.cfm?c_id=202&objectid=10631953&ref=rss Fire crews were on standby at Auckland Airport last night after an Air New Zealand plane flying from Sydney to Wellington was diverted with possible landing gear defects.The Fire Service was told the Airbus 320 had issues with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +1200