New ZealandTeen changes plea to murder in arson deathA 17-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to murdering Pukekohe mother of three Lynette Chapman, who died in a fire in her home in January.23 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for mother of three's manslaughterA 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years jail for the manslaughter of a mother of three who was burned to death in her south Auckland home.17 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandMexted gutted by suspected arson bach attackFormer All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.06 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldBlack Saturday arrestsAlmost a year after the Black Saturday bushfires devastated Victoria, two teenage boys have been charged with lighting the Bendigo blaze.02 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldMelbourne cooling after hottest night in 100 yearsAustralia is cooling down after another day of deadly heat with temperatures in three states soaring into the 40s, including record highs in Melbourne.12 Jan 02:05 AM
WorldFire risk lethal as Australia sweltersVast tracts of South Australia are preparing for another baking day of catastrophic fire risk after yesterday's 40C-plus temperatures.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPupil in court after fire damages classrooms A student at a top private school has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged two classrooms.10 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldQld fires spurred on by arsonistsSuspicion that arsonists may have been behind a series of spot fires near Rockhampton in central Queensland, lit while firefighters were battling a "terrifying" wildfire, has fuelled community anger.18 Oct 09:15 PM
