New ZealandArson suspected in Arthur's Pass firesA fire which burned through 100ha of hillside near Arthur's Pass last week and four more fires on Saturday are suspected to be the work of an arsonist.16 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandMan charged over Northland fireA 20-year-old Kaipara man is appearing in the Whangarei District Court today on one charge of arson.13 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandFirefighting pilot's fishy surpriseA fire fighting helicopter pilot had an unexpected passenger hitch a ride in his monsoon bucket on Monday.05 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandFires cost schools millionsAuckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing boat Te Aroha rises from the ashesAfter extensive fire damage the Greymouth fishing boat Te Aroha has risen from the ashes and is back trawling off the West Coast.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandArsonist assaults 91yo womanA man obsessed by fire tried to burn down a classroom while on bail for assaulting a 91-year-old woman.15 Dec 11:27 PM
WorldTwo juveniles charged over deadly firesThe wildfires that tore through East Tennessee killed 14 people last week and left nearly 150 others injured.07 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandRash of car fires suspiciousPolice suspect arson after six car fires in Christchurch overnight.06 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandArson charges laid after fire guts barA 40-year-old man had been charged with arson after three fires in Dunedin overnight.29 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandArson accused appears in courtThe 47-year-old man accused of lighting a number of rubbish bins on fire across Wellington has appeared in court. Robert Mackie 05 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldBride-to-be strangled in her homeAs her fiance celebrated his stag-do, the bride-to-be was being murdered.16 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandChristchurch teen arsonist caughtPolice have found four young people involved in an arson in Christchurch.15 Aug 05:30 PM
CrimeWanted man on run considered dangerousA man with gang links and considered dangerous by police is on the run and could be in Northland. Police are appealing to the public 10 Aug 12:09 AM
CrimeSuspected arson evidence splattered on kindy wallsA blazing wheelie bin, exploding spaghetti, and a hunt for the culprit through the dark streets of Whanganui made for an eventful 27 Jul 11:40 PM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
CrimeArson attempt leads to prison sentence"Did the logs go up?" asked Sheree Paul when police questioned her about an attempt to set her neighbour's fence on fire. Paul was 06 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over Westport arsonsPolice have charged a 22-year-old man with arson in relation to three fires in Westport's main street in recent months.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandArson investigation underway after blazeA fire at a community recycling depot in Alexandra is being investigated as an arson attack, with a detective saying it was clear a fire had been "deliberately lit".05 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandSuspected arson at property where man was found deadPolice are investigating a suspected arson at a Woodville property where a man was killed last month.27 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandTorched for being modern?Police hunting for arsonist who torched designer home in Auckland suburb are investigating if the blaze is linked to opposition to its controversial construction.24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCity cleans up as nation stays on edgeThe US town of Ferguson woke to scenes of destruction after a night of looting and arson that followed a decision not to charge a white cop who killed a black teen.25 Nov 07:27 PM
New ZealandIslanders living in fearA post-mortem examination will be carried out this morning in Auckland on the victim of a fatal boat fire on Waiheke Island.07 Oct 09:21 PM
New ZealandFrustrated conservationist avoids jailA frustrated conservationist who set fire to a lodge on an unspoilt island in the Hauraki Gulf has avoided a jail term, partly due to his service protecting the environment.10 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandBroadcaster on attack after flare crashBroadcaster Susan Wood has blasted the person who set off a flare which landed in one of Auckland's wealthiest streets, an incident police said was dangerous.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge amount of asbestos found after fire in PetoneA large amount of asbestos has been discovered in an abandoned school which caught fire yesterday but the Fire Service says nearby residents are in no danger.20 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze engulfs hall in PetoneFifteen fire engines are battling a large blaze which has engulfed an abandoned school hall in Petone this evening.20 Jan 07:51 AM
New ZealandLink between Auckland fires?Two early morning fires deliberately lit at an Auckland school and church may have been started by the same people, police say.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandVictims' families have say on House of HorrorThe families of the victims of the so-called House of Horror murders in Christchurch will have a big say in what is put on the empty site in Aranui.02 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandConvicted child killer appeals sentenceConvicted child killer Jeremy McLaughlin is appealing against his conviction and sentence for the murder of Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss.28 Nov 06:27 AM
