New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video shows moment food truck flips, closing vital motorwayThe motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.23 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandAccused boarding house arsonist back in courtThe derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.22 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandFundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'22 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionNathanael Melia: Climate change is fanning the flames of NZ’s wildfire futureOPINION: Recent Port Hills fires highlight the wildfire risks caused by climate change.22 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandSeven uninsured BMWs, Audis incinerated in garage fireYong Sheng Bei was sitting at home, in front of his workshop, when he heard explosions.22 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandPM thanks 'heroes' battling Port Hills fire on ChCh quake anniversaryThe cause of the fire, which is still active, is being investigated.21 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMum grabs kids and runs as fire breaks out in kitchenA young couple have lost everything after their Whangārei home caught fire.21 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandArrest made after Kiwi 'superdad' and five kids die in horror fireSix months after the fatal fire, police have finally laid a charge.21 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back effortsFenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.21 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandCrankworx mountain bike series cancelled due to Port Hills fireThe three-day event was set to include the best local and international mountain bikers.20 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - residentA Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.20 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandChicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.19 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills firePolice have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.19 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandRain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fireFire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.19 Feb 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Drying out rapidly': Hawke's Bay and Tararua fire restrictions in place as temperatures soar“Rapidly" drying region has some unique firefighting challenges after the cyclone.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBDPolice cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.19 Feb 08:36 AM
New ZealandTreasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go homeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area.19 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandConcern over 'high winds' as fire crews battle scrub fire in North Canterbury, Port Hills efforts enter day sixFire crews are concerned over high winds forecasted for Canterbury.18 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in MatamataForty firefighters battled the blaze.18 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandStation Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in WhangāreiThe road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnightOvernight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.18 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandPrivate drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hourThe private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.18 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandDrones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.17 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandStranded, no word from from family: How emergency responders reacted to Cyclone GabrielleIan Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.17 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roofEmergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.17 Feb 02:25 AM
New Zealand'I'm gonna chuck them a couple of cases of beers': Fire fighters praised as Port Hills blaze containedFires update17 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal withFires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze containedBlaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.16 Feb 08:24 AM
New Zealand'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandHouse fire at Parawera near Te AwamutuEmergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.15 Feb 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills firesAnna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandDwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.15 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscapeOver 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.15 Feb 06:13 AM
