New ZealandE-scooter explosion prompts charging adviceFire and Emergency is urging e-scooter owners to take care when charging batteries.31 Jul 09:46 PM
New ZealandE-scooter explosion: Victim critical days after unstoppable battery fireAll people can do is get out of the way once a lithium-ion battery starts to fail.31 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandCar rolls on dangerous Canterbury road after morning crashThere have been at least 10 crashes in 13 years on the stretch of Tram Rd.30 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandPower out in rural Auckland after crash brings down linesThe crash happened last night around 9pm.30 Jul 07:32 PM
WorldLarge explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10At least 118 people were hurt in the blast.30 Jul 06:09 PM
New ZealandRemuera church fire 'possibly suspicious'Five firefighters were dispatched, and the fire on the bottom level was extinguished30 Jul 09:58 AM
WorldFirefighter killed while battling massive wildfire in Canada"This wildfire season has been profoundly awful."30 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after car hits house in TwizelA car has "come off the road and into a section and ended up against the side of a house".30 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandCountdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blazeVideo shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.28 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandDeath after workplace incident in Mount MaunganuiNext of kin are being notified and the death will be referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.27 Jul 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelUp in smoke: How the Canadian wildfires are affecting the summer tourism seasonNew York Times: One tourism operator says "we have a duty to protect the backyard.”26 Jul 11:36 PM
WorldPlane fighting Greek island wildfire crashes, killing both pilotsA firefighting plane has crashed in southern Greece, killing both crew members.25 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandWhanganui hotel fire 'a tragedy'The fire came at the worst possible time for the local accommodation sector.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire at old school devastates Far North communityA suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.25 Jul 01:09 AM
New ZealandFire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fireFour fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Large fire rips through Kāinga Ora houseA large blaze has ripped through a house under construction in Huntington Park, Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from roof of car after spending hours trappedMan rescued from car roof after getting stuck crossing flooded Canterbury river.23 Jul 06:03 PM
New ZealandAuckland fire crews battling two major fires, Great South Rd closedMotorists are advised to avoid Great South Rd this morning.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel"It was pretty well alight.”23 Jul 08:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centreA video on a local community page showed flames completely engulfing the car.23 Jul 04:26 AM
WorldThousands of tourists evacuated as wildfire rages on Greek islandAbout 2000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by sea.23 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandRotorua family home extensively damaged in blazeA fire investigator was working to establish the cause of the fire.23 Jul 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and carThe person is seriously injured.20 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rural firefighter sent to massive Canadian wildfires'If we had fires that size, pretty much the population would be in the ocean.'20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigator has words of caution after phone charger causes house fireFire investigator advises people to not leave their chargers unchecked.20 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandThree in hospital after car crashThe incident occurred around 9.45am on Thursday.19 Jul 11:51 PM
Crime'Monstrous' murder: Abusive partner handed lengthy prison term after setting woman on fireFirefighters discovered Teao Wiki's body in a bathtub.18 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandFire crews, helicopter battle 100m x 100m grass fire in Waihau BayCrews from Waihau Bay, Hicks Bay and Ōpōtiki were in attendance.17 Jul 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctorsUp to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.14 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandTea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurantTea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.12 Jul 03:19 AM
New Zealand‘Hazardous’: Cause of massive South Auckland blaze revealedFire investigators have revealed the cause of the blaze.11 Jul 12:55 AM
New Zealand'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."09 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandWaverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of serviceRaeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellsford takes top drivers title as firefighters battle it outRuakākā fire brigade scoops the best overall prize.09 Jul 01:57 AM