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
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol stationAn employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.30 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandFour helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai PointNo structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.29 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandEmergency services contained a large scrub fire north of WellingtonThe blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhat’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires. 28 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson with critical injuries rescued after hours trapped in caravan that tree fell onEmergency services were called to the scene around 7.30pm.26 Jan 09:25 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experienceNick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disasterFire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandSH1 truck crash near Whangārei, road blockedThe crash was reported about 6.45am,22 Jan 06:45 PM
New Zealand'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in AucklandAuckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.22 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash outside PutāruruEmergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.21 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton scrap yard fireFire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.Watch21 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigateIt took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.21 Jan 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay AirportThe fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.21 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandDriver injured in truck rolloverFENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.20 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in BoP house fireFire and Emergency received a call to the Arawa Rd fire around 4pm. 20 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandFire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.20 Jan 07:41 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiPlumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countrysideWatch20 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandPerson rescued from burning house in WhakatāneFive fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.20 Jan 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘Massive’ vegetation fire breaks out near WhanganuiFire and Emergency said seven tankers and one helicopter are responding.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere MountainNew images show the extent of the damage on the maunga. 19 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandSmoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere MountainSmoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.18 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire destroys large house in rural TaranakiFire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing. 18 Jan 08:31 AM
New Zealand'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural TaranakiFirefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish HemiWatch18 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, AucklandFirefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train stationPolice say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.17 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandFire visible across Wellington’s harbourA fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.17 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandStay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'16 Jan 11:56 PM
