New Zealand'Completely contained': Crews hold line at South Taranaki fireFire and Emergency NZ expects to shift the site to monitoring later today.17 Dec 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefightersMore than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.16 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Forests won’t disappear, so our behaviour around them needs to changeOPINION: We can’t change that we have more pine trees. We can change our behaviour.16 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandFrom tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas parade16 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandOne dead after helicopter crash near WhanganuiThe person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.15 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fire breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiMultiple crews have been called to a vegetation fire near Parikino in Whanganui. Video / Joni FrancineWatch14 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandHundreds evacuate CostcoHundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 06:35 AM
AucklandBlaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before ChristmasThe adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.14 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pretty nasty' - Firefighters battle raging North Shore house blazeResidents are urged to close windows and the wider public are asked to avoid the area.13 Dec 05:46 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore5 crews are currently battling the blaze. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Dec 05:37 AM
New ZealandAerial fire truck failure on busy Akl waterfront sparks warning over ageing fleetThe high-reach ladder truck failed at Silo Park, leaking transmission fluid.13 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContractor to be appointed to rebuild fire-hit New World Victoria ParkNew store to have a contemporary design but keep essence of previous one.11 Dec 11:39 PM
AucklandWatch: Truck engulfed in flames near Port of AucklandFire crews were called to the burning truck on Tāmaki Drive about 10.30pm.11 Dec 06:43 PM
New ZealandTruck engulfed in flames on Tāmaki DriveA Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to Tamaki Drive at around 10.30pm. Videos / #richardthekayaker, suppliedWatch11 Dec 06:31 PM
Wellington'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington AirportThe blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.11 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
ChristchurchStreet cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fireThe fire broke out on Paddington St in Northcote just after 11.30am.09 Dec 11:38 PM
AucklandDeath after New Lynn house fire not treated as suspiciousThe man’s death has been referred to the coroner after a post-mortem.09 Dec 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highwayCambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandAerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National ParkNew video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Offender still at large after bus stabbing and a 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire | Tuesday December 9, 2025Watch09 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandPine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze containedThe fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.08 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandLarge fire engulfs Foxton Beach houseA blaze has destroyed a home in Queen Street in the town of Foxton Beach.Watch08 Dec 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Concerned for the whole country': Second large fire hits Tongariro in just four weeksBrendan Nally from FENZ joins Herald NOW with the latest as crews tackle a fast-moving blaze that’s ripped through rugged terrain.Watch08 Dec 06:09 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9 2025Morning Headlines | Fire and Emergency believe Tongariro fire was not lit intentionally, changes made to Resource Management Act | Tuesday December 9, 2025Watch08 Dec 05:28 PM
AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM
ChristchurchHelicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high windsTwo helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.07 Dec 08:41 PM
