New ZealandEmergency services respond to fire alarm at University of AucklandAn image shows multiple fire trucks outside the university.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandElectric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injuredThe man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.12 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarge Māngere East fire breaks out, 5 trucks in attendanceFENZ say they were alerted to the fire just after 1pm.11 Sep 02:41 AM
WorldFirefighter accused of starting deadly forest fires so he could be a ‘hero’More than 130 people were killed and 2,000 homes destroyed.10 Sep 09:13 PM
New Zealand'They could still be here': Family of mum, son killed in house fire haunted by smoke alarm failureAuthorities now assessing fire that killed Southland mum and her 11-year-old son.10 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandBody in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beachA local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds lose power after Rotorua crashThere were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.09 Sep 10:14 PM
New ZealandMakorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 trafficTraffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce ReidWatch09 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accidentWorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.08 Sep 10:12 PM
New Zealand'They were lost': Councillor forced to drive lost emergency responders to stroke victimThe response "should have taken 10 minutes but it took an hour and a half.”07 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandSix helicopters and two planes battling large Otago vegetation fireFire teams called in more resources this morning to fight the blaze.07 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandElderly man found dead after Auckland house fire overnight'We arrived and found a kitchen fire,' a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said.06 Sep 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'06 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plantOne ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.06 Sep 05:10 AM
World'Systematic dishonesty': Grenfell final report - what caused the fire that killed 72Inquiry into fatal inferno exposes failings by UK government ministers and officials.05 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fireThe house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.05 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH2 crash north of GisborneEmergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.04 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandTruck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fireFire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.04 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandOtoko crash: Three seriously injured, State Highway 2 closedThree people have been taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious to critical injuries.04 Sep 09:02 AM
New ZealandCrews battle 'well involved' house fire in Far NorthFenz said the fire was being treated as suspicious.03 Sep 06:36 PM
New ZealandGisborne school denies breaching resource consent for five yearsGisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after falling from Auckland cliffAmbulance crews said the patient suffered critical injuries.03 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of Canterbury firefighters battling two large blazes tonight amid strong windsConditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.02 Sep 11:03 AM
New Zealand'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergencyIrene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.02 Sep 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnightThe blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.01 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury wildfire ‘not controlled or contained’, fire services warn'The fire has jumped the containment line.'01 Sep 10:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doorsFire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.01 Sep 06:31 AM
CrimeArrest made in Constellation DriveArmed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandMulti-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delaysPolice were called to the scene around 11.55am.01 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandCanterbury wildfire spreading at pine forestFive helicopters have been working to control the blaze.29 Aug 11:23 PM
