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Pakistan inferno: Father's anguish as tanker dead buried
Muhammad has been looking for his family since an oil tanker blaze killed 150 people in Pakistan.

Truck spills 200 litres of oil in West Auckland
The fire service is responding to an oil spill in West Auckland.

Oil spill from transformer in West Auckland
The fire service is responding to an oil spill in West Auckland.

Two house fires in Palmerston North overnight
Firefighters fought a gas-fed blaze at a Palmerston North home for more than hour before contractors could dig up the road and cut off its supply.It was one of two house fires last night. Three fire engines were called to Ranfurly...

Pakistan oil tanker inferno kills at least 123
People were killed as they gathered to collect fuel from the overturned tanker, officials say.

From walnut oil to coconut oil, how different oils can boost your health
The health benefits of olive oil have been extensively reported on, with a recent report stating that is preserves memory and can even protect against dementia. But a nutritionist has revealed that it's not just olive oil that can...

Scientists dispute climate benefits of natural gas
A trio of foreign think tanks are warning that natural gas offers a false hope in the fight against climate change.

Man suffers facial burns after heater catches fire
A West Auckland man has suffered burns to his face and hands after a suspected leak from a gas bottle.

Oil price extends drop to 7 month lows, despite OPEC cuts
LONDON (AP) " Oil prices are falling further to a new seven-month low, with the international benchmark for crude sliding below $46 a barrel.That is just above the price seen in November, when OPEC and 10 other oil-producing countries...

The Latest: Tear gas, checkpoints greet LGBT pride in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) " The Latest on the banned LGBT march in Istanbul (all times local):6:45 p.m.Turkish police have prevented people from gathering in large numbers for LGBT pride in Istanbul as small groups continue to make ad hoc...

Student takes govt to court on NZ climate targets
Large-scale population displacement, and food and water shortages, will result if efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are unsuccessful, a lawyer for a Hamilton student has told the High Court.

Oil tanker blast kills more than 130 in Pakistan
An overturned oil tanker exploded, killing at least 132 people in Pakistan after a crowd gathered to collect fuel spilled from the stricken vehicle, officials say.

David Slack: Let's not overestimate the influence of terror
OPINION: If, in my last living moment, I find myself lost to a huge ball of flame I know what will be going through my mind: "Is this the work of terrorists? Or did I do something unbelievably stupid this time with the gas oven?"

Many London flats evacuated over cladding
Nine days after the Grenfell Tower fire, 800 flats in Camden, north London, are being evacuated due to concerns over cladding and gas pipe insulation.

Kiwi hit and run leads to plea for drivers to step off gas and slow down
Cases of mistaken identity between possums and kiwi, are leading to the endangered birds getting hit by cars. One of the birds was the victim of a hit and run in Raurimu last night, and now the Department of Conservation is pleading...

Person burned in gas bottle fire
A person has burns to the face and hands after a gas bottle caught fire at a residential property in West Auckland.The victim has moderate injuries, said fire service shift manager Colin Underdown.St John ambulance was at the...