New Zealand'No insurance': Auckland vape shop gutted in suspicious late-night infernoDetermined arsonist made two attempts to burn down vape shop this weekend.16 Nov 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArtist's spooky premonition of St James Church hall firePolice have shelved their inquiry into suspected arson of Mt Eden heritage building.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after 'suspicious' house fireFirefighters initially believed there were still people in the house.21 Sep 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighter's $2.5m arson spree: 12 properties burned in 8 daysExclusive: More than a dozen Auckland properties were torched, causing $2.5m in damage.30 Aug 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash for convictions: Police offer more than $1.65 million in rewardsPolice have offered more than $1.65m in reward money since 1999 for unsolved crime info.20 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo hunting dogs and firearms in stolen uteA ute with two hunting dogs in their cages plus hunting firearms has been stolen.15 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandPolice treating Hawera house fire as suspiciousFire and Emergency New Zealand issued a second alarm response to the blaze.28 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandPossible arson behind Christchurch hay barn fireA suspicious car was reported in the area around the time a hay barn caught fire.21 Jul 07:42 PM
WorldMan screaming 'You die!' kills 33 at anime studioThe fire was the worst mass killing in Japan since 2016.18 Jul 06:55 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mansion fire treated as 'suspicious'Investigations are under way into the fire that has devastated the heritage building.12 Jul 08:49 PM
CrimeFirefighter Andrew Searle denied parole at first appearanceDespite being in custody for 795 days Searle is waitlisted for a psychological assessment.27 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandInsanity argument at heart of trial for son who strangled mum, burned bodyLinda Edwards' body was found inside a burnt-out Mt Roskill home in 2016.29 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandMan charged for lighting fires at churches in Christchurch and GreymouthThe 28-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson.01 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandPolice seek Christchurch arsonist donning cat maskPolice would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.01 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandJailed firefighter to go before parole boardFires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged Nelson arsonist namedSeveral serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.27 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandBig Read: A gun club burns in a nation on edgeDavid Fisher investigates a gun club fire and finds a nation on edge.21 Mar 07:09 AM
New ZealandRabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally litPolice are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.09 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandTwo overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."09 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldParis fire: Woman in custodyAn investigation has been launched into the criminal charge of causing death by arson.06 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDemolition derby car's fiery end on a Napier riverbedAdam Codlin says the mess he helped clean up on Guppy Rd, Napier was "appalling".04 Jan 12:23 AM
New ZealandMurderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prisonRapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole17 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for 'grossly reckless' arson of house where kids were sleepingThe judge told Dillan Wilson he was lucky not to be facing charged relating to deaths.03 Dec 08:50 PM
WorldTech millionaire's family killed in 'targeted' attackThe brother of an American tech millionaire has now been arrested for arson.23 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland fire being treated as suspiciousFire rips through East Auckland building site.12 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for help in solving lethal arsonMan died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.31 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crashPolice said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.26 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Howick house fireMan charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.25 Sep 06:48 AM
New ZealandMurderer denied parole after phone commentsMurderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.06 Aug 09:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland firebug closer to being caught: business ownerMembers of the public claim to know the firebug who attacked an Auckland petrol station.15 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after fire in GreymouthA 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.03 Jul 09:22 AM
New Zealand'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailedA man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.20 Jun 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Got bail bro!': Arson accused laughs in courtThe alleged arsonist laughed after he was granted bail today.20 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandAngry at his ex he decided to torch her car. Oops, wrong vehicleMichael Shane McFadyen thought the car was his ex-girlfriend's.24 May 09:44 PM
