New ZealandCrews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of controlHelicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.25 Apr 05:42 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle large car fire on Waikato ExpresswayTwo fire trucks and a water tanker are in attendance.24 Apr 10:01 AM
New ZealandTA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter ChallengeThe Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.23 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Levin kitchen fireEmergency services were called to a kitchen fire in Puriri Pl on Sunday evening.21 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandA worker at the Central Interceptor is rescued by fire rescueFire crews rescued a worker at the Central Interceptor wastewater pipe in Sandringham.Watch19 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway buildingDaniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.19 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cutsThe MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.19 Apr 12:23 AM
ConstructionCity Gardens Apartments: Ministry now investigating, barrister says 'don't leave''MBIE has yet to decide whether a determination will be made' - spokeswoman.18 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu firefighters prepare for annual Sky Tower ChallengeThey are building towards the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on May 18.18 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'We have a way to go': Firefighters’ internal review of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auck flood responseFenz has set up specialist rescue teams for severe weather events.18 Apr 06:00 PM
ConstructionLawyer for body corp of Auckland tower facing eviction applies for suspension: ‘The building is safe’Residents in the building at 76 Albert St were threatened with having to leave by Monday.18 Apr 06:57 AM
New ZealandHouse catches fire in Papanui, ChristchurchThe house was "totally involved" in fire when firefighters arrived.17 Apr 05:49 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSaveTwo other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.17 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."15 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to stabbing near MorrinsvillePolice were notified of an incident around 1.15pm.15 Apr 03:03 AM
New Zealand11 injured following apartment block fire on Auckland's North ShoreFive people were transported to hospital following the blaze.14 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandMultiple injuries after crash on Rapanui RdThe crash occurred around 8.40pm on Saturday.13 Apr 10:43 PM
New ZealandOne in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testingThermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.12 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dogCoroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.12 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandFire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crashFour people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.11 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closedFenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.10 Apr 07:51 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Whitianga house fireThe man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.10 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash on SH8 near TekapoThe crash involved a single vehicle.09 Apr 10:06 AM
New ZealandFlames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fireFire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.09 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries following Okoia crashThe collision on Longacre Rd involved two vehicles.08 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandParnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 yearsThe pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandNorthlander dies after crashing into tree in ŌkaihauEmergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.08 Apr 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Unfit dive': Parnell lodge was last resort for homeless residentBenjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.07 Apr 10:44 PM
New ZealandKnife pulled during Parnell lodge blaze, fire safety concerns revealedThere were fears about the safety of the City Garden Lodge before the fire.07 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandMinister ‘not convinced’ Fire and Emergency NZ needs further levy boostInternal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has asked Fenz to prove it needs the increase.07 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in WhitiangaWhen crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.07 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at sceneA witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.07 Apr 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Utterly destroyed': Woman, child escape blaze, gangs on sceneArmed police were at the scene of a fire that tore through the home in Massey.04 Apr 09:09 PM
