New ZealandTwo out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busyA large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.19 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandFenz vehicle rolls heading to chip shop blazeThe fire was first reported just after 2am.19 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in TokoroaFirefighters remain at the scene today.18 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfiresAaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.16 Nov 12:19 AM
New Zealand‘Great loss’: Auckland rugby league clubrooms burn to ground, police investigatingLife member who coached SBW says treasured photos of his family have been lost.15 Nov 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fireAn 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.15 Nov 05:33 PM
New ZealandBlazes on islands sparks warning about lighting firesA fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne injured after two large early morning house fires in AucklandEarly morning fires in Onehunga and Māngere East homes have gutted both properties.14 Nov 05:03 PM
New Zealand'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fireCrews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.13 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandSeven fire crews battling large scrub fire north of AucklandSeven fire crews and three water tankers are dealing with the fire.13 Nov 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandSummit of Māngere Mountain catches alightThree people were spotted leaving the area as fire crews battled the blaze.07 Nov 05:52 PM
New ZealandFire at Māngere Mountain Firefighters from Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, and Papatoetoe were at the scene of the vegetation fire at Māngere Mountain overnight. The fire has been brought under control. Video / NZ Herald Watch07 Nov 05:38 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued after being trapped in liftEmergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.07 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after single-vehicle crashPolice, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.07 Nov 02:48 AM
New Zealand'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fireA neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.07 Nov 12:22 AM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Pizza store gutted by fire was pride and joy of familyOwner relieved family with young children living next door were not hurt.06 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandPort worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigatedEmergency services were called around 5.40am.06 Nov 05:44 PM
ReviewsReview into Fenz response to fatal Loafers Lodge fire delayedSix months on from the Wellington blaze, Fenz has yet to finish a review of its response.06 Nov 05:56 AM
New Zealand'All the kids were terrified': Fireworks display promoter to investigate after injuriesA fireball and clay plugs went into the crowd, causing burns and a broken hand.06 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Pizza store destroyed by firePizza store owner Savi Arora is humbled by the outpouring of support from his community after his business was destroyed by a fire. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworksAll but one of these fires was last night.05 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandFireworks set Mt Roskill house on fireHouse set ablaze after fireworks hit a deck.05 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Get down' - Fireworks display goes wrong, spectators hurtVideo shows crowd members shouting 'Get down' as misfiring fireworks hit the grandstand.04 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandSH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sentOne person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.02 Nov 10:08 PM
New Zealand'We are not immune': Fenz warns of lithium-ion battery dangerAfter a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.02 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandTwo serious houses fires in Invercargill, ChristchurchAn early morning Christchurch blaze is being treated as suspicious.02 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandPerson dead in house fire in HamiltonThe blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.01 Nov 05:39 PM
New ZealandArrest made after huge house fire in DunedinA 57yo man is charged with arson in relation to last week's house fire.01 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activationFire trucks are en route to the airport.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandOne person ‘seriously injured’ after car leaves road in rural AucklandThe Serious Crash Unit has been advised.29 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandFatal fire: One person dead in blaze which tore through Auckland homeEmergency services were at the scene of a two-storey house fire in New Lynn, Auckland.27 Oct 09:22 PM
