New Zealand'Person of interest' speaking to police after suspicious fire in HamiltonFirst emergency calls came in just after 1am with reports of multiple people in building.01 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
World'Slaughterhouse': South African man starts fire that kills 76 to cover up another murderThe Johannesburg tragedy is one of South Africa’s worst disasters .24 Jan 04:41 AM
New ZealandMassive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoesTen fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.20 Dec 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fireTwo dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.14 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandOnerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigatorThe 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.28 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandFire service investigating blaze at vacant house in AucklandThe house is fenced off with windows boarded up and tagging on its front wall.23 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandWoman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cellMartin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.23 Nov 12:03 AM
WorldHunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber’s homeEmergency services responded to the fire at his home in Sydney last year.22 Nov 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover copEvidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.20 Nov 04:06 AM
New Zealand'It will be on fire': Fight between mother and son ended in family home burning downFamily lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandKowhai Park fire considered suspiciousHours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.11 Oct 02:24 AM
CrimeMeth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arsonOffender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.06 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentencedThe victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.26 Sep 12:58 AM
CrimeMurder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victimTwo friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.25 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandThe instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailedOne rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandHastings blaze: Woman charged with arson over Flaxmere house fireAn arrest has been made following the fire.12 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidenceThe popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.11 Sep 05:19 AM
CrimeGang warfare: Killer Beez member had illegal shotgun as police investigated 21 shootings, 9 arsonsPolice say 21 shootings and nine arsons occurred during a dispute with the Tribesmen.08 Sep 12:04 AM
Crime'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garageHe was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.31 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHome of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attackKaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAshhurst plagued by arson attacksPolice are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.28 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandCountdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blazeVideo shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.28 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandCouncil considered evacuating Loafers Lodge due to safety concerns before fatal fireWellington City Council considered issuing a dangerous building notice in 2018.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugeesA Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.06 Jul 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Extremely frustrating': Former deputy mayor hits out at vandals, thievesThe damage will cost $10,000 to Mountain Bike Rotorua.03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two monthsThe man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.22 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge survivor's haunting choiceFaamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police revealPolice said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.07 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder chargesThe man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.05 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandFourth and fifth victims of deadly Loafers Lodge fire named: ‘We will really miss you’A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.25 May 05:53 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victimLawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.24 May 01:30 AM
