New ZealandWaste paper plant blaze under control as investigations beginFire crews from around Hawke's Bay attended the fire at a waste paper baling site.03 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandMan charged with arson following Bell St fireEmergency services were called just before 11pm on Saturday.03 Mar 03:59 AM
New ZealandForced landing at Whanganui airportThree appliances and a tanker from the Whanganui fire station were at the scene.01 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after incident in Bucklands BeachAnother person was moderately injured at the residential property01 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Expressway’s northbound lane reopens after truck crashPolice were called to the incident about 9.15am.29 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandVolunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two yearsWorking for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.29 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They are a hero': Dramatic flat fire rescue after boys catch child dropped from top floor windowNeighbour hears large boom and what sounded like an earthquake.27 Feb 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Passed the child out the top window': Blaze at Christchurch apartmentsA witness told the Herald a child was passed out the top window of the apartment.27 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandHouse bus fire that killed Chinese national deemed 'not suspicious'Police confirmed the victim of the blaze was 46-year-old Chinese national Jirong Wang.27 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after man dies at Auckland Kāinga Ora estatePolice, an ambulance and a fire truck are on the scene at Asquith Ave.26 Feb 03:14 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blazeWitnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.25 Feb 12:39 AM
WorldDeath toll rises to at least 10 in apartment building fire in Valencia cityAn apartment complex in Valencia was gutted in a massive blaze.23 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video shows moment food truck flips, closing vital motorwayThe motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.23 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandAccused boarding house arsonist back in courtThe derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.22 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandFundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'22 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionNathanael Melia: Climate change is fanning the flames of NZ’s wildfire futureOPINION: Recent Port Hills fires highlight the wildfire risks caused by climate change.22 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandSeven uninsured BMWs, Audis incinerated in garage fireYong Sheng Bei was sitting at home, in front of his workshop, when he heard explosions.22 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandPM thanks 'heroes' battling Port Hills fire on ChCh quake anniversaryThe cause of the fire, which is still active, is being investigated.21 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMum grabs kids and runs as fire breaks out in kitchenA young couple have lost everything after their Whangārei home caught fire.21 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandArrest made after Kiwi 'superdad' and five kids die in horror fireSix months after the fatal fire, police have finally laid a charge.21 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back effortsFenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.21 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandCrankworx mountain bike series cancelled due to Port Hills fireThe three-day event was set to include the best local and international mountain bikers.20 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - residentA Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.20 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandChicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.19 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills firePolice have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.19 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandRain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fireFire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.19 Feb 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Drying out rapidly': Hawke's Bay and Tararua fire restrictions in place as temperatures soar“Rapidly" drying region has some unique firefighting challenges after the cyclone.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBDPolice cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.19 Feb 08:36 AM
New ZealandTreasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go homeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area.19 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandConcern over 'high winds' as fire crews battle scrub fire in North Canterbury, Port Hills efforts enter day sixFire crews are concerned over high winds forecasted for Canterbury.18 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in MatamataForty firefighters battled the blaze.18 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandStation Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in WhangāreiThe road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnightOvernight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.18 Feb 07:37 AM
