New ZealandPlumes of smoke over AucklandBlack plumes of smoke were spotted over the suburb of Lynfield as firefighters and five fire trucks battled the fire. Video / John MorrisonWatch25 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandPlumes of smoke over Auckland as five trucks, 20 firefighters extinguish house fireCrews were called to the scene just after midday.25 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandFirefighters spending Christmas on Matakana Island after ‘beast’ of a blazeThe huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.24 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandStay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continuesFirefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.24 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandA person was treated for minor injuries following a jetboat fire in GreymouthThe jet boat was on a trailer in a driveway, one person was injured.24 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandHelicopter called for assistance to battle fire on Matakana IslandFirefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.23 Dec 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Escalated so quickly': Auckland family home destroyed in blaze after dishwasher catches fireThe fire started near dishwasher but family say they had no chance of putting it out.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire breaks out on Auckland’s North ShoreFire and Emergency received several calls about the Rothesay Bay blaze about 4.15pm.22 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandCauses of Hamilton industrial building fires revealedTwo large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.21 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandCould your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warningExperts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.21 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Brilliant man' who died rafting on Mohaka River namedAlex Scarrow had helped many in a remote community through the challenges of the cyclone.21 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandMassive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoesTen fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.20 Dec 06:25 PM
New ZealandTrio released without charge after Māngere Mountain fires, police hunt culpritsPhotos show the large fire on Māngere Mountain.20 Dec 03:41 AM
New Zealand'True community hall' burns down in rural WaikatoThe fire completely destroyed the building.20 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandAnother large Hamilton building goes up in flamesNine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.18 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandDevastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank communitySocial media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.17 Dec 09:40 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty scary': Residents on edge after spate of suspicious firesTwo properties less than 100m apart were hit by suspicious fire overnight.17 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandFire destroys house at Cooks Beach, CoromandelSmoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.16 Dec 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fireTwo dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.14 Dec 06:56 PM
New Zealand'Huge flames towering in the air': Fire on North Shore treated as suspiciousAt least six crews were battling the fire in windy conditions.13 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smokeEmergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.13 Dec 08:16 AM
New ZealandIron and ash: Napier fire's aftermath blots tourist landscapeFour months on: Once-popular accommodation remains charcoal mess.13 Dec 04:30 AM
WorldWoman charged after two sets of young twins killed in fire that engulfed London homePolice are reassuring 'people that this extremely complex investigation continues.'11 Dec 10:54 PM
ConstructionMassive $204m payment to settle: SkyCity to appease MacquarieSkyCity argued it should only pay $188m while MPF Parking’s arguments had been for $240m.10 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandRecycling centre closed for another weekDue to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.10 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandFamilies who lost everything in Māngere fire will need support into new yearTwo weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge.10 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandFires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushedFire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.10 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandSouth Island fires: Crews to return to the three blazes this morningA firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.09 Dec 06:07 PM
New ZealandYoung boy donates all his coins in food driveNearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regionsPeople are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.09 Dec 07:41 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crashThe Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.09 Dec 03:32 AM
