New ZealandFireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire riskNapier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.22 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandListen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBDFrazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.22 Dec 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by policeAndrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.20 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blazeFirefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.18 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandOne arrested, one moderately injured after SH2 crashThe crash on Wednesday afternoon spilled fuel close to the Waipaoa River Bridge.18 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at sceneThe incident happened at about 8.30am. 18 Dec 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village residentCordons are in place around the damaged cabin.17 Dec 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City LodgeA bedroom was substantially damaged, but residents evacuated safely.17 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandVictim of Christchurch house fire namedThe woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze. 17 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandBusy year for Levin Volunteer Fire BrigadeThe brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.16 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandNelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuineCops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools. 15 Dec 08:23 PM
New Zealand‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandKeen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency courseKawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bushA fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.14 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandCanterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefightersFirefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency boss turns hose on bullying, harassment: 'Enough is enough'Service's reputation is being tarnished by those acting inappropriately, its CEO says.12 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub firesA media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.Watch12 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after fleeing driver crashes into truck in South AucklandFire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today. 12 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandChristchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchairThe blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.11 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire and Emergency NZ boss 'upset' by bullying, racism and sexismTwo independent reviews revealed many do not feel safe to come to work.11 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 PM
New ZealandOne person has died following a house fire in Hornby, ChristchurchEmergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George HeardWatch11 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandMarlborough resident dies after falling into coal fireEmergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.11 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in Christchurch house fireThree roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze. 11 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandShowgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closedA fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.11 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandWellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residentsSeven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to comeOPINION: Fires loom over our summer months as the world warms, climate scientists say.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with policeFire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.09 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandEvacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'09 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fireCamps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.09 Dec 12:23 AM
