New ZealandOne dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crashThe Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.09 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandFocus: 10 families left homeless after fireFolau Vunipola’s family were one of 10 families left homeless after their homes were destroyed by fire in Mangere last week. Video / Alex BurtonWatch08 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaFamily desperate to find a home after losing everything in blazeThe Vunipola family are looking for a house after a fire destroyed their home in Māngere.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Christchurch's Avon RiverEmergency services were alerted just before 11am.07 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandAramoana house fire suspected arsonAn investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.07 Dec 10:04 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash: Emergency services rush to the sceneEmergency services were called to the scene just after 1pm.06 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa Beach house fire: Investigator returning to sceneMultiple crews were called to the blaze.05 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandMajor flooding in Auckland apartment building after water leakAt least seven fire crews helped deal with the flooding.05 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandSecond alarm: Firefighters battle 'well involved' house fire in PāpāmoaCrews were called about 3.50pm.05 Dec 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMassey High School closed following fire in science block overnightDozens of firefighters have been fighting a fire at the Massey High School science block overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandMassey High School closed following fire in science block overnightFirefighters were first called at 11.15pm.04 Dec 04:55 PM
New ZealandLikely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealedThe fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large blaze in central ChristchurchFour fire appliances are attending the scene.04 Dec 09:20 AM
World'Gut-wrenching': Hero dies trying to save brother from fireThe ‘hero’ was overcome by flames after searching for his sibling for 20 minutes.03 Dec 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnessesPhil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.03 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns homeA Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.02 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicatedFirefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.02 Dec 09:32 PM
TalanoaMāngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandFire at Whanganui Resource Recovery CentreTwo fire trucks responded to the blaze.30 Nov 11:02 PM
New Zealand'We don't know why': No smoke alarms in housing destroyed in Māngere blazeEighteen people homeless after fire ripped through temporary housing.30 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandTests reveal no sign of asbestos at site of Māngere Bridge fireFive homes were razed in the early-morning fire and their age raised fears of asbestos.30 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise shipThis weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.29 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandFocus: Houses destroyed in Māngere Bridge firePeople evacuated from the blaze in Māngere Bridge took shelter in the nearby Tongan church. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Dickens / Jason DordayWatch29 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homesCommunity leaders are amazed no lives were lost.29 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears close school, evacuees shelter in church after major Auckland fireFive structures have been completely destroyed in the blaze.29 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Massive' plume of smoke as suspicious fire rips through Waipukurau propertyInvestigators have arrived at the scene of a suspicious fire overnight.29 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandMultiple houses on fire in Māngere BridgeHomes were evacuated in the early hours of Thursday morning as a massive fire engulfed several buildings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandHoles in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa LodgeRevealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirteen fire appliances tackling blaze at Auckland refuse stationPolice and 13 fire appliances are attending an incident on the North Shore.29 Nov 08:25 AM
New ZealandOnerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigatorThe 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.28 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $13kA Napier punter won $13,000 during Lotto's Wednesday draw.27 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandFires started at North Shore church twice in one nightArson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.27 Nov 05:11 PM
