Hastings and Napier fire crews stopped a 2nd alarm church fire and saved enough for the Sunday service to still go ahead.

Firefighters at the scene of a 2nd alarm church fire, Frederick Street, Hastings, Sunday, August 01, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

A large fire totally destroyed a historic two story Pakowhai Road house.

Firefighters at the scene of a large house fire in Hastings, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

Photos are on NZPA of Napier, Hastings and Taradale firefighters battling a building fire in Owen Street, Napier.

Firefighters battle a 2nd alarm building fire at Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotu in Owen Street, Napier, Monday, July 12, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

A light aircraft turned it’s tripod undercarrige into a bipod when the nose wheel collapsed upon landing. More photos on NZPA.

Light plane crash, Napier Airport, Napier, Monday, May 17, 2010. Credit: NZPA/Kerry Marshall

Napier and Taradale firefighters responded to a fire in Taradale Seafoods fish and chip shop at 3am this morning.

Fire in a fish and chip shop before firefighters arrive, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Friday, April 30, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

Arriving before the fire managed to flashover, crews made entry and saved the shop from more serious damage.

Napier and Taradale firefighters at a fish and chip shop fire, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Friday, April 30, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

Firefighters dampen down at a fish and chip shop fire, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Friday, April 30, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

More photos at NZPA Images.