WorldAt least 100 dead in Iraq wedding fireA deadly fire consumed an Iraq wedding hall, collapsing parts of the building.27 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning Foxton house fireFire crews were called around 4.30am.26 Sep 05:07 PM
New ZealandFines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fireThe Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Thick white smoke, then a flame': Sky TV decoder catches fireFenz reports there have been a number of similar incidents in the past.25 Sep 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
KahuDeputy chief appointment set to lift the cultural capability of FenzPiki Thomas is leading the Fenz approach to kaupapa Māori issues.24 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandThe instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailedOne rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandFocus: Rescue helicopter crashes on Mt PirongiaWestpac Rescue Helicopter Chief Operating Officer Chris Moody explains the crash of a rescue chopper on Mt Pirongia. Video / Mike Scott Watch20 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandVegetation fire in Waimate threatens buildings and closes State Highway 1A number of buildings are under threat and a state highway has been closed after a South Island vegetation blaze in Waimate. Video / Mark Smith Watch20 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandBang heard across Napier suburb after two properties catch firePlumes of smoke smothered the street as firefighters rushed to get fire under control.20 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burnsThe fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.19 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandStudents evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at East Auckland schoolSchool evacuated as firefighters work to extinguish the roof fire.19 Sep 03:38 AM
New ZealandHigh winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arrivingSeveral fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.17 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandLocals free injured men after chopper rolls during take-offTwo people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.17 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warningGusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.17 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandCaution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blazeResidents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain Newmarket blazeThe fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd15 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandBlaze damages restaurant in historic Pukekohe building, no one injuredThe upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.14 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police respond to robbery incidents in Pt Chevalier and Mt AlbertPolice responded to a robbery at Harlequin Bar & Restaurant located on Great North Rd in Pt Chevalier and multiple armed robbers at GC VapeStore 247 in Mt Albert. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Sep 06:42 PM
New ZealandWhanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blazeThe house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.12 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters killed in 9/11 attack remembered at annual eventIt's been 22 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York.11 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandRescue crews successfully retrieve man stuck down Piha cliffThe man called police in a panic at 6.25pm after becoming stuck on the cliff.10 Sep 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesCatalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fireAn investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.07 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandVegetation burn-off out of control in CanterburyFive fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.06 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandInvercargill fire: 10-year-old severely burned, couple loses home and businessThe blaze sparked in the child's bedroom; family said he was dragged out of the inferno.06 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandFires overnight in Auckland, Invercargill - arson suspectedFirefighters were kept busy overnight at both ends of the country.05 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandLarge factory fire in East Auckland, residents urged to close doors and windowsSix fire trucks race to blaze on Stonedon Drive following reports from public at 5pm.05 Sep 06:36 AM
New ZealandFlying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfiresBrothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.05 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandTwo trucks crash on SH2 north of NapierA person is taken to hospital as a crash blocks one lane of the state highway.05 Sep 02:13 AM
