New ZealandLarge Canterbury fire expected to be contained SaturdayThe fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under controlThe fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.06 Dec 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Hot spots': Fire crews monitoring Welcome Bay scrub fireThe fire started at the top of Waikite Rd on Wednesday; the area remains off-limits.05 Dec 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash firePeter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnightCrews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island. 05 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandNapier pushes 34C in early-summer sizzlerTemperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.05 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming holePolice said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.04 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandHelicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper HuttMore than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.04 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandHelicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in TaurangaA helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya BatesonWatch04 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandSparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forestFirefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.04 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandSummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandHastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin citiesA prohibited fire season notice is now in place.03 Dec 10:23 PM
New Zealand15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay homeFire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.03 Dec 06:52 AM
New ZealandSignificant boost for Gisborne firefighting addressing staffing challengeFirefighting in Gisborne is set to get a significant boost.03 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandFire investigator to return after large fire breaks out near South Auckland industrial areaOne person described seeing large plumes of black smoke coming from the site.01 Dec 04:28 PM
New ZealandTemu launches investigation after charger sparks Auckland fire: 'deeply concerned'The blaze caused significant damage to the top floor of the family's house.01 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandWebsite warning: Cheap Temu charger sparks Auckland house fireA cheap phone charger bought online resulted in a fire which tore through a family home.01 Dec 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Black Christmas': Devastated orchard owners count cost of fire'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.' 29 Nov 04:06 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrianThe incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.29 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandEvacuation at St Cuthbert’s College after chemical spill - teacher and students impacted'Some of our students have been impacted by fumes,' a statement said.29 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandHastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidanceThe call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured in Wairere Drive crash: Heavy traffic building upOne person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.28 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after car crashes into fenceOne ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.28 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hourA police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.27 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandMillion-dollar burnt home had nobody living in it, police confirmThe house was recently sold for $1.1 million.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Smoke billows across Wellington as emergency services scramble to house fireFive crews are still on site working to fully extinguish the fire.26 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s BayForecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.26 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead after grass fire in Far North townshipPolice said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.25 Nov 05:51 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."21 Nov 11:33 PM
