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
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
