ChristchurchCrews, choppers battle out-of-control vegetation fire in North CanterburyThe blaze began when a burn pile near Broomfield spread to a paddock and hedge.07 Dec 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
AucklandWatch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street raceWitnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash. 06 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandChildcare company where children burned admits it failed on safetySeven people were hospitalised, including five children.06 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after Queenstown fireThe fire started in a residential garage on Hallenstein St at 7.11am.05 Dec 07:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services swarm Christchurch daycare centreMultiple patients were transported to hospital following what has been described as a chemical burn incident at the daycare facility.Watch05 Dec 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFire investigator report raises concern about alarm at New World Victoria Park Fire cause redacted under the Official Information Act but event was deemed accidental. 04 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': Person dies after fuel tanker slams into Lower Hutt buildingRutherford St is shut between Melling Link and Connolly St.03 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Constant explosions': Car catches fire on Christchurch central streetFire crews were called to Gloucester St, Linwood, about 6.45pm.03 Dec 06:43 AM
New ZealandFire rips through Hastings family homeFour fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze on Monday night.01 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandFirefighters from around Hawke's Bay rush to fire near ŌtāneNine trucks, four tankers and a bulldozer are at the scene.01 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Government faces speculation over climate change commitments, plans to move homeless from cities | Monday December 1, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 12:51 AM
ChristchurchE-scooter ignites late-night blaze inside Christchurch homeFirefighters were called to the Woolston property just after 11pm.30 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Do you have what it takes to be a rescue hero?!Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKNWatch30 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandCentral Auckland hotel evacuatedGuests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.29 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in huge Upper Hutt building fireEmergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel TalbotWatch29 Nov 04:38 AM
WorldHong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missingThe death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:16 PM
WorldUpdate on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:14 PM
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Nov 05:45 PM
WorldHong Kong fire: Firefighters still at work on smoking towersMore than 24 hours after the blaze began, the giant fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex has been extinguished in four of the seven towers.Watch27 Nov 05:18 PM
New ZealandFires contained after high winds fan multiple South Island blazesThe Goodwood fire has burnt 25 hectares of pine forest.27 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandDeadly Hong Kong housing block blaze still burningFirefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFPWatch26 Nov 11:26 PM
AucklandWatch: Launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf, two jump to safetyTwo Fullers360 ferries diverted mid‑route after spotting smoke rising from the harbour.26 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandA boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns IslandA boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island and captured on camera from Glendowie. Video \ SuppliedWatch26 Nov 08:04 PM
AucklandAuckland G.A.Y nightclub fire now treated as suspicious by policeCCTV footage from inside the club on Karangahape Rd is now being reviewed.25 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fireMourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.24 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandUpdate after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supplyMore than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.24 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandFire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspiciousReporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.Watch24 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
Wellington'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson childrenA Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.24 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura firesHigh winds of 150km/h carried embers that ignited the Kaikōura fires.24 Nov 02:40 AM
