New Zealand‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smokeThe fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm causeA witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.16 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandBuilding fire in Wellington CityEmergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuatedShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandLarge bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuatedState Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.15 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandFire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoPResidents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.13 Feb 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'13 Feb 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel studentRotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.10 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFoodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarketWatercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostelRotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.09 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
New ZealandHunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.08 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic blaze rips through Auckland garageFire services are battling a large house blaze in East Auckland.08 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at East Auckland propertyAround 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal LaingWatch08 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandBoP house fire spreads to shelterbeltFire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.07 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandDevastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fireDouglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.06 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspiciousPadlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.06 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandOtago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinemaThe town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.06 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facilityDozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.Watch04 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News UpdateRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 05:57 PM
New ZealandMajor fire erupts at Auckland waste station, 10 fire trucks on sceneFirefighters were called to Captain Springs Rd at 4.20am.04 Feb 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: Billionaires want Herne Bay trees axed, two bookings at SkyCity’s convention centreIs the money being cited really what it will cost to fix apartments near Eden Park?03 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Remuera sky fills with smoke as 'big' blaze breaks outA witness described the blaze as 'pretty big and pretty smokey'.03 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandVegetation fire in RemueraA Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four appliances were sent to the vegetation fire in Remuera. Video / Tony Van, SuppliedWatch03 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandTeenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei laybyPolice have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.01 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandCritically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West CoastThe two-vehicle crash happened around 6.10pm yesterday. 31 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chairThe fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.31 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandSteamboat catches fire in Warkworth, police called to control huge crowdFire and Emergency said part of the wharf was on fire upon arrival.30 Jan 08:24 AM
New ZealandTen helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai PtTiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.30 Jan 05:03 AM
