New ZealandTyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issuedFire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.14 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins todayHigh winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels.13 Feb 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Our baby was screaming': Family member recounts horror at cot fire that critically burnt infantA police spokeswoman said they were not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuriwai firefighters honoured a year after dying in landslideThe pair died while responding to a landslide as Cyclone Gabrielle tore through.12 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandBaby seriously hurt after car seat goes up in flamesThe tot has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.12 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandOld, slow and fragmented: Flawed 111 system causing deaths and injuriesShortcomings of 25-year-old system have been revealed in newly released papers.12 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandPerson trapped under 10-tonne rollerThe person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.12 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandOne dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, SouthlandA section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.12 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandArson attack at a Kawerau school under investigationA Kawerau school's playground fire is being treated as an arson.10 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandLee Valley scrub fire: Hotspots found after drone search missionInvestigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.09 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions, bans in place - Kiwis urged to follow rules over Lunar New YearKiwis are being warned about fireworks bans and safety ahead of the celebration.09 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandLee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fireInvestigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.09 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Worst case scenario': Wellington firefighters may resort to sea water if shortages worsenFenz is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if restrictions get worse.09 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandCar fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunesYouths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.09 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandCrash at central Whanganui intersectionTwo people have been treated at the scene.09 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealedThe wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandFireworks canned for Chinese New Year in CanterburyFireworks and sky lanterns are considered too risky due to hot, dry conditions.08 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandSix people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH25, WaikatoTwo rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.08 Feb 09:44 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garageThe family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy machinery and aerial appliances continue work to extinguish Auckland waste fireEight fire trucks, including two aerial units, remain at the scene of the blaze.07 Feb 11:29 PM
New Zealand'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fireThe fire was first reported just after midnight.07 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandStill-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homesOne mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge fire at Auckland waste facility remains active, fire crews to work through nightMassive orange flames are visible from nearly 1km away and smoke from 11km away.07 Feb 09:35 AM
New ZealandSix helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spottedFirefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.07 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at a waste facility in Ōnehunga, AucklandA large wood chip pile is on fire, and the fire is threatening a neighbouring building.07 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Very little left of it': Fire destroys Kai Iwi houseThe cause is being investigated.06 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'suspicious' house fireFirefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.06 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smokeCrews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.06 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandFire threatens homes near Taupō foreshoreA fire in Taupō came close to houses overlooking Lake Taupō.05 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAnalysts 'disappointed' Fletcher Building's $180m hole cuts share priceA blow-out in NZ International Convention Centre costs caused the share slump.05 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandMystery man delivers extinguishers to serious bus fire, then disappearsFire fought with help from mystery man.04 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
World'Who is responsible?': Chile's deadliest forest fire kills at least 64Officials said 200 people have been reported missing.04 Feb 10:40 PM
