New ZealandMore than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fireA property has been evacuated as a precaution.23 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandNew video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fireNew footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / SuppliedWatch23 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandAmmunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDFThe fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.22 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandTekapo wildfire 'contained', Waikato still burnsThe Tekapo fire grew to 200 hectares at a planned ammunition disposal.22 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fireFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.22 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildingsPersonal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
CrimePolice raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in AucklandPolice have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZMEWatch21 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandHouse ablaze in Newtown, Central WellingtonCrews were called to the scene around 8.20pm.21 Oct 08:30 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha KumarWatch21 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.21 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teamsA generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.20 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
CrimeWatch: Emergency services respond to stabbing in Auckland CBD, man criticalA man has been critically hurt and a teenager arrested after a stabbing in Auckland’s city centre overnight.Watch18 Oct 11:31 PM
New Zealand'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
New ZealandWatch: Residents duck for cover as truck explodes on Napier streetResidents just missed as flying debris hurtled towards them during truck fire explosion.13 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandHouse fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty townA woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.12 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandPut out fishing fires properlyFirefighters ask people fishing at the mouth of Waipaoa to out their fires out properly.11 Oct 01:52 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandThree people trapped following truck vs car crash in PukeatuaThree people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.08 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandOne resident worried about shaking caused Wellington apartment block evacuationThe building's developer says 'this was in its truest sense, a false alarm'.06 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandWellington apartment block evacuated due to concerns after quakeResidents said they felt 'shaking', hours after a 5.7 magnitude quake struck.06 Oct 05:37 PM
New ZealandCar flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious conditionOne person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandLive: Dunedin weather event press conferenceLive: Dunedin weather event press conferenceWatch03 Oct 07:49 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George HeardWatch03 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandFirefighter reflects on 60 years of serviceRex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.03 Oct 03:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead in early morning house fire in PoriruaEmergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.02 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Paranui Falls, police confirmSt John was notified to the incident at about 11.09am.02 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Look, it’s too late! Get out!': Mum's desperate plea to son as house burns‘When we got out it would have been only 30 seconds later when windows started blowing.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people injured after truck and car crash on SH3One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apartFirefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.30 Sep 07:14 AM
