New ZealandWatch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block BeachMultiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky GoodwinWatch11 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial actionThe strikes begin on Friday February 13 and run through the next few weeks.11 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandNeighbours bang on doors as fire engulfs roof of Auckland home, police investigating 10 Feb 10:49 PM
ChristchurchPerson critically injured after falling from Christchurch’s central library 09 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flames08 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandVehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-rampA vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strikeThe service received 18 emergency calls while Friday's strike was underway.06 Feb 04:52 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrierThe Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.05 Feb 11:57 PM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
ChristchurchAbuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall riskRocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.04 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandChristchurch road to Sumner closed after reports of rockfall from hillsideThe Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Video / Lesley MurdochWatch03 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Well involved': Crews tackle late-night Taupō commercial fireFire crews spent nearly three hours bringing the blaze under control.03 Feb 06:55 PM
Lifestyle‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.01 Feb 09:17 PM
Wellington‘Up to individuals how they respond to that’: Luxon reacts to firefighter's crude gestureA spokeswoman for Fire and Emergency said the department 'does not condone the behaviour'.01 Feb 08:18 PM
Herald NOWTauranga City Council set to determine terms for Mount Maunganui inquiryCouncillors are meeting this morning to decide what an inquiry into the landslide that killed 6 will look like. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It shook our house' - Bomb squad blows up device at Auckland beach, rattling localsA resident said their house shook after an explosion at Okoromai Bay just before 6pm.31 Jan 08:05 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victimsVictims include tourists, school friends, a tutor and a 10-year-old boy.30 Jan 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
Herald NOWUpdate on the Mt Maunganui landslide recoveryA vigil was held in memory of those lost in the slip, Sam Sherry reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 06:17 PM
Herald NOWMorning Update: The latest from Mount MaunganuiSunLive journalist Rosalie Liddle Crawford with the latest from Mount Maunganui. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 07:49 PM
New Zealand Fire crews cordon off Rotorua CBD streetThe fire has been contained and crews are now checking for hotspots.28 Jan 07:36 PM
New Zealand150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above maraeTauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandNew slip above Mangatawa Marae prompts evacuationsPāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms above Mangatawa Marae. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip formsEvacuations are underway near Baypark in Tauranga as a fresh slip near a resevoir watermain pipe threatens homes and lives. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandPolice say they did not attend Mount Maunganui campground over disorder callPrime Minister Christopher Luxon now backs an independent government inquiry.27 Jan 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Mind boggling situation’: Firefighter talks about response captured in incredible imageA four-man team of firefighters were on the ground in Te Araroa last week.27 Jan 01:49 AM
