New ZealandAdult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossingThe accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.18 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandOne person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two carsThe major Auckland road remains closed.16 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandCar fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motoristsThe northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nzWatch16 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandWorkplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissalFire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.16 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his lifeChloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.14 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandReports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdownThe fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.14 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’ 'It doesn’t happen often.'12 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandTragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near schoolPolice said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.12 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandTe Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic carsA Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.12 Mar 05:18 AM
New ZealandNapier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnessesPolice are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.12 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi house fireA house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandHouse fire rapidly spreading across two properties in CanterburyFlames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home. 11 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate arson as cause of Frankton fireIt took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.10 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fireFire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.10 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
WorldQueensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone AlfredRescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire DepartmentWatch10 Mar 07:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large commercial building ablaze in HamiltonEmergency services are responding.09 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It feels apocalyptic’ - Falling ash as garage full of gas cylinders explodes in Bay of PlentyEmergency services are responding to a fire in Minden, Western Bay of Plenty.09 Mar 07:54 AM
New ZealandTwo vehicle crash leaves people in critical conditionPolice responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Northland wildfire amid total fire banThe fire started near Kaikohe and spread over 10 hectares of scrub.07 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandA life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and CoromandelFire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.07 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandFive helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blazeEarly indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.07 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fireFrederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘More smoke than steam’: Fire crews battling blaze at Papakura scrap yardSmoke from the fire reached as far as St Heliers due to changing winds.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Black smoke spews across Auckland from scrap metal yard firePhotos and videos of the scene showed large plumes of black smoke.05 Mar 06:47 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'05 Mar 04:53 AM
