New ZealandWatch: Tears as destruction at fire-ravaged recycling plant revealedThe plant was destroyed in massive blaze that sent toxic smoke across North Shore suburbs.25 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plantNorth Shore residents have had their first glimpse of the devastation caused by the recent fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on Hill Rd. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Apr 09:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.25 Apr 07:51 AM
New ZealandFirefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloudTwo firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.Watch25 Apr 07:35 AM
New ZealandRecycling plant seeks community support after huge fireA Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.25 Apr 05:44 AM
New Zealand'Strong rubber smell': Evacuation sign after Auckland mall fireShoppers smelled smoke in the food court, but no fire alarm sounded.25 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandFire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blazeThe union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coastPolice received the emergency call at 11.50am today.25 Apr 12:25 AM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle crashes into South Auckland creekFirefighters rescued a survivor from the vehicle. 24 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fallLouisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.24 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore skyHelicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.Watch24 Apr 08:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Chopper footage shows extent of North Shore infernoFire and Emergency has advised people in the area to stay inside.24 Apr 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze eruptsResident near fire says 'smell of the smoke is awful'.24 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandFirefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / SuppliedWatch24 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to Dunedin workplace incidentTwo fire crews were dispatched to the scene, along with police and Hato Hone St John.24 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandFishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coastBlack smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.22 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandBoat on fire off Coromandel coastEmergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.22 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalismKamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year. 22 Apr 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fireChirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.21 Apr 06:28 AM
New Zealand'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fireA West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandFerry engine fire contained off Motuihe IslandFerry engine fire near Auckland swiftly contained, no injuries reported on board.20 Apr 07:33 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stopPolice are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandMan missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.19 Apr 05:26 AM
WorldAt least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fireFuel explosion capsizes boat in DRC, killing at least 143; dozens missing on Congo River.19 Apr 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West AklA nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'. 18 Apr 09:15 AM
New ZealandFire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.18 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closedThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.18 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.18 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandDramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fireThe fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne dead, road closed after Hamilton crashPolice said the road may be closed for some time.16 Apr 02:47 AM
