New ZealandBarking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branchArborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.24 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of WellingtonEmergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.23 Jul 09:11 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandLake Pukaki wildfire continues to spreadA large wildfire near Lake Pukaki is controlled, but not contained.22 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closedNeeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.20 Jul 11:49 PM
Construction'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costsCouncil boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.19 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attackThree vehicles set alight on waterfront.16 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandFiery suburban beauty store ram raid being treated as arson, fire lit after car smashes into shopInvestigations are continuing into the fire and wider damage done to Infinity Clinic.16 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'16 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandFire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspiciousEmergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.16 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
Crime'Devastated': Store owner speechless after car crashes through doors, catches alightShe said this is the fourth time her store has been targeted this year.15 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandMayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fireThe person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.14 Jul 06:40 PM
New ZealandPerson and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fireFire and Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at 7.52am.11 Jul 10:25 PM
New Zealand'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.11 Jul 05:14 AM
WorldToxic Melbourne factory fireball contained but will rage for daysTens of thousands of residents were told to stay inside.10 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandManurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flatsEmergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.10 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandNew Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat teamWellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao NewsWatch08 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Southland house fire caused by heater, no smoke alarmsThe house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.08 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandMany were hit hard by June 26 flooding in Wairoa, including fire brigadeCFO Luke Knight and fellow volunteers were on the job with fellow firefighters at 4.30am.08 Jul 01:51 AM
New Zealand'I thought she was going to die': Heroic neighbour saves elderly woman from infernoThe 125-year-old Grey Lynn villa was destroyed after catching fire twice in 24 hours.07 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandMother killed with son in Southland house fire was everyone's 'best mate'The last messages Kelly Kemble Kerr sent to her friend were full of love for her children.07 Jul 06:31 AM
WorldDad allegedly blocked kids' rescue in deadly house fireThree children are dead and a man is in custody after a horrific house fire in Sydney.06 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandRevealed: 111 call went missing during fatal Auckland fireOutdated 111 system delays ambulance to fatal Auckland fire.06 Jul 09:23 PM
New Zealand‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedyMother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter06 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandFire ravages multimillion-dollar clifftop Muriwai home in latest serious fireNine fire trucks were in attendance at the height of the latest incident.05 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injuredPair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?05 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandTruck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closedFire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.05 Jul 04:36 AM
CrimePolice hunt for pair after Mangakino firePolice appeal for public help to find two people who set a Mangakino house alight on Monday, June 24. Video / NZ PoliceWatch05 Jul 04:16 AM
