New ZealandWatch: 'Inferno' house fire spreads in Dunedin, several road closuresThe house is "well-involved" in flames.26 Oct 10:25 PM
WorldUS man trapped inside jewellery vault overnight as firefighters abandon attempt to free himThe firefighters feared their rescue attempts could harm the man trapped inside.26 Oct 05:04 AM
New ZealandTwo firefighters in hospital after battling blaze in West Auckland, 18 firetrucks on sceneFire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.26 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after after multi-car collision on SH1, North CanterburyThe occupants of one vehicle became trapped after the crash, which happened about 4pm.24 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious Waipukurau fire, injured woman recoveringPolice continue to investigate a suspicious fire and injuries of a woman found close by.23 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandOne dead in retirement village house fireA neighbour described the victim as 'a lovely lady'.20 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandFirefighters called to new Four Square after fog cannon goes offTwo trucks responded about 11.12am.19 Oct 11:32 PM
New Zealand'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razedA popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.19 Oct 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footedDuring Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.17 Oct 09:52 PM
New ZealandYoungsters sought for information on huge fireThe four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire at landfill site near HuntlyCharges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandBlaze in East Tāmaki factory under controlFour crews, a ladder truck and support vehicles responded to the alarm.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Avoid the area' - fire in central Wellington sees 20m-high flamesSeven fire trucks were responding to the incident, first reported about 2.30pm.15 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldReleased 911 calls from within the deadly Maui wildfires reveal terror and panic amid escapeDispatchers inundated with calls became increasingly powerless to provide help.14 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandSimulated cyclone a test for emergency teams“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in suspicious Waitaanga house firePolice have still not identified person who died in remote blaze.12 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandKowhai Park fire considered suspiciousHours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.11 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandCautions advised over disposing lithium-ion batteriesThe Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi buildingTwo crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.02 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandMan's death after house fire 'suspicious'The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.28 Sep 09:38 PM
World'Flames started falling': Disaster strikes as fire rips through Iraqi wedding, killing at least 100As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.27 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandFire fighters set social media ablaze with hilarious videosTūrangi's firefighters have become TikTok stars.27 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters garner over 5 million viewsThe Tūrangi Fire Brigade has gone viral with their TikTok videos accumulating over 5 million views. Video / Tūrangi Fire Brigade Watch27 Sep 04:28 AM
New ZealandSpecialised taskforce potential option to tackle heightened wildfire riskThose who lived through the 2017 Waimārama wildfires have advice for the dry summer.27 Sep 03:24 AM
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
