New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North HeadFenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.12 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandDry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZFire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.12 Jan 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fireA man has been arrested in relation to the fire.10 Jan 05:57 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in DecemberFirefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.10 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crashYoung children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.09 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accidentIt is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.09 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, three injured in crash north of ChristchurchEmergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.08 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandTwo die in two-car collisionTwo people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George HeardWatch07 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows how close fire came to homesThe dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.07 Jan 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Suspicious fire destroys building in LevinBath St is closed and the public is advised to avoid the area.07 Jan 04:52 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's deathGavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.07 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now containedThere are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.07 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in AucklandSmoke billows from a house fire on Great North Road in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandResidents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment buildingFire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.04 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNeighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga homeCrews from three fire stations fought the blaze.04 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in TaurangaEmergency services were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Wednesday evening. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandTakanini Community Hall fireInvestigations are under way for the cause of a community hall fire in Takanini last night. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch03 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into South Auckland community hall fire under wayCrews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.03 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridgeSon, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at South Auckland community hallFive crews were called out to tackle the flames.03 Jan 09:22 AM
New ZealandTwo charged with arson after residential blaze near busy West Auckland junctionOn arrival, fire crews found a double garage well involved in flames.02 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren FallsHato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.02 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandMinor crash in Napier and serious injuries after Hastings crashA crash blocked Church Rd in Taradale this morning.01 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandMan suffers gunshot wound in Mt Roskill summit incidentArmed police, firefighters and St John staff were called to the scene early this morning.31 Dec 08:17 PM
New ZealandEmergency services urge caution over New Year’s periodFireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.31 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandFenz urges no fireworks after Te Mata Peak firesFenz does not want a repeat of the Te Mata Peak fire caused by fireworks last year.29 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle West Auckland jockey club grandstand blazeFire investigators have been at the scene and two trucks are there checking for hotspots.28 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguishing 'flare-ups' on Matakana IslandFirefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.27 Dec 02:57 AM