Fireworks
Public weighs in on calls to ban fireworks
Fireworks sparked a massive blaze north of Christchurch, forcing more than 100 people to be evacuated from their homes this week.
Michael Cropp asked some central Wellington workers whether… Audio
Fireworks safety a concern ahead of Guy Fawkes
Concerns are being raised over the safety of fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes this weekend.
How to keep firework safe over Guy Fawkes
They're a spectacle when they're lighting up the night sky - but as bright, booming and colourful as they are, fireworks continue to be a source of great debate. Should you still be allowed to set off… Audio
Fireworks behind massive blaze north of Christchurch
A massive fire north of Christchurch was sparked by a firework being let off.
The blaze burned through 160ha of pine forest and scrub along a five kilometre stretch of beach from Pegasus to Woodend.
…Aucklanders urged to steer clear of maunga this Guy Fawkes
Aucklanders are being asked to keep away from a list of maunga this Guy Fawkes to prevent devastating fires caused by fireworks.
Being a Pyrotechnician
Michelle Harris stumbled in to a career working with fireworks after a chance meeting several years ago. Audio
Fire service calling for common sense this Guy Fawkes
National Advisor Fire Risk Management Todd O'Donoghue is hoping for a better year for the fire service. Audio
The future of Guy Fawkes in NZ
The Panel weighs in on whether Guy Fawkes is relevant in 2020. Audio
MPs say no to banning private fireworks
There will be no ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided to leave regulations as they are. Mayor of the Waimakariri District Council Dan Gordon… Audio
Fireworks ban flares up as issue for Masterton
Masterton man Chris Eichbaum, who is fronting a petition to ban private fireworks sales, is horrified his district council doesn't think that is within its remit.
Guy Fawkes fires: Maunga crater 'our most sacred site'
No one will be allowed onto Auckland's maunga around fireworks season following two large fires on Tuesday night.
The blaze at Maungarei - Mt Wellington was the biggest fire crews have ever tackled… Video, Audio
Question of the Day for 6 November 2019
Why do you think the sale of fire works to the public should or shouldn't be banned? Audio
Why are fireworks still being sold?
Every year there are calls for bans on the public sale of fireworks. So why has nothing changed? Audio
Auckland Council calls for fireworks sale ban
Auckland Council is calling on the government to ban the sale of fireworks - a move it says will save lives. Audio
Fireworks ban: 'At some point we have to exercise our judgment'
Auckland Council will be lobbying the government to stop the sale of private fireworks after 80 percent of people called for it in consultation last year.
Submissions come down hard against private fireworks for Auckland
The future of private fireworks in Auckland is being considered, and most submitters want them scrapped.
Smooth sailing on Guy Fawkes
There isn't much (visible) fallout from Guy Fawkes yesterday, but public sentiment towards the celebration seems to be shifting. Audio
Fireworks business booming, but public split over displays
There were more than 100 Fire and Emergency firework-related call-outs last night, but the public is divided on whether back-yard displays should continue. Audio
Steve Carr gets up-close at a fireworks display
Looking up at fireworks displays is magical. But imagine if you could fly through, over and around them. Footage taken from flying six drones through a fireworks display is allowing artist Steve Carr… Audio
The Duke of Whale-ington versus the fireworks
The southern right whale in Wellington Harbour may mean the postponement of the fireworks show for Matariki. Audio
