New ZealandWatch: Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingTwelve firetrucks from six stations attended the fire at its peak.19 Aug 10:23 PM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandInquest told Elton John concertgoers were ‘driving into disaster’ during Auckland Anniversary floodsA fire boss said he wanted a state of emergency, but it wasn't declared until hours later.19 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocates call for more mental health support for first responders battling PTSDExpert says such workers may experience up to 700 traumatic incidents during their career.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really lucky': Dog wakes sleeping Hastings family as fire sweeps through house'The family pet was the first to realise something was wrong... and woke the parents.'18 Aug 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition startingThe massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.18 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after feared chlorine leak in Christchurch It is understood the incident happened at a Tegal Foods plant. 18 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandCrews battle house blaze in Bay of PlentyThe house was fully engulfed when crews arrived.17 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandDiesel spill in waterway after fatal tanker crash near RotoruaAbsorbent material was spread to prevent further diesel spread on land.14 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to small aircraft with engine issues Three fire engines attended the scene of the emergency at Palmerston North Airport.13 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames A person was observed walking across the complex about 3.20am on Sunday, police say.12 Aug 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
TalanoaSamoa's dengue outbreak claims sixth child as schools remain shutNew Zealand is poised to provide more support for Samoa, if requested.11 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fireA community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.08 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyardFire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.07 Aug 11:55 PM
New Zealand150-year-old stolen bell returned to fire stationPolice found the bell at a scrap yard in South Auckland.07 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandRubbish truck driver dumps smouldering load of trash on busy Auckland roadFire crews arrived at Sandringham Rd, Kingsland, just before 5.30am.05 Aug 06:39 PM
Auckland'Submerged': Burst main floods Auckland street, water shoots 10m in airFirefighters were called to Rosebank Rd around 12.30am.04 Aug 05:59 PM
ChristchurchOne injured in South Island house fire, police treating blaze as suspicious The home was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.03 Aug 11:53 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldSatellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfiresSatellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.01 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious Napier house fireThere were two fires in two rooms. 31 Jul 01:49 AM
AucklandWatch: 'People started to panic' - Auckland supermarket evacuated after sign catches fire'I thought it was a drill - but noticed the flames from inside the building.'29 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes in Bay of Plenty, three people injuredEmergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash near Matatā.27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency responseThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 27 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandHelicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blazePolice say they are trying to locate the people involved.26 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 WestgateThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 26 Jul 09:34 AM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out at former Auckland university campusFive crews have spent the morning tackling the blaze in derelict buildings. 25 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
