PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
TalanoaSamoa's dengue outbreak claims sixth child as schools remain shutNew Zealand is poised to provide more support for Samoa, if requested.11 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fireA community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.08 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyardFire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.07 Aug 11:55 PM
New Zealand150-year-old stolen bell returned to fire stationPolice found the bell at a scrap yard in South Auckland.07 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandRubbish truck driver dumps smouldering load of trash on busy Auckland roadFire crews arrived at Sandringham Rd, Kingsland, just before 5.30am.05 Aug 06:39 PM
Auckland'Submerged': Burst main floods Auckland street, water shoots 10m in airFirefighters were called to Rosebank Rd around 12.30am.04 Aug 05:59 PM
ChristchurchOne injured in South Island house fire, police treating blaze as suspicious The home was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.03 Aug 11:53 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldSatellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfiresSatellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.01 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious Napier house fireThere were two fires in two rooms. 31 Jul 01:49 AM
AucklandWatch: 'People started to panic' - Auckland supermarket evacuated after sign catches fire'I thought it was a drill - but noticed the flames from inside the building.'29 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes in Bay of Plenty, three people injuredEmergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash near Matatā.27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency responseThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 27 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandHelicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blazePolice say they are trying to locate the people involved.26 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 WestgateThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 26 Jul 09:34 AM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out at former Auckland university campusFive crews have spent the morning tackling the blaze in derelict buildings. 25 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandSurge in house fire deaths blamed on alternative heating methodsSeventeen people have died in avoidable house fires in the past year.25 Jul 05:49 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dead, child hospitalised with burns after New Plymouth house fire Fire crews stopped occupants from re-entering the burning house. 23 Jul 05:53 PM
PropertyFire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopeningDemolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.22 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in BullsFire and Emergency NZ attended with seven vehicles, three tankers and a command unit.20 Jul 10:23 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch restaurant fire: Sprinkler water floods hotel below, guests evacuateThe fire was inside a first-floor restaurant at Cathedral Junction around 8am.20 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: Flames shoot into air as fire engulfs Auckland home, one treated for smoke inhalation Five fire engines are at the scene of the Heaphy St blaze this evening.19 Jul 09:26 AM
New ZealandFlames shoot into the air in Blockhouse BayFlames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Jul 08:07 AM
New ZealandHenderson laundromat fire: 21 fire crews from across Auckland contain blazeInvestigators are heading to the scene of the blaze today. 18 Jul 06:36 PM
New ZealandPolice seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blazeEight fire trucks were on the scene at the peak of the blaze at St Mary's Catholic Church.18 Jul 01:07 AM
WellingtonFirefighters investigating cause of ‘pretty bad’ blaze in NewtownThe fire on Mansfield St started around 11.40pm and was contained by 2.30am.17 Jul 05:55 PM
