New ZealandLee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fireInvestigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.09 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Worst case scenario': Wellington firefighters may resort to sea water if shortages worsenFenz is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if restrictions get worse.09 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandCar fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunesYouths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.09 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandCrash at central Whanganui intersectionTwo people have been treated at the scene.09 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealedThe wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandFireworks canned for Chinese New Year in CanterburyFireworks and sky lanterns are considered too risky due to hot, dry conditions.08 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandSix people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH25, WaikatoTwo rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.08 Feb 09:44 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garageThe family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy machinery and aerial appliances continue work to extinguish Auckland waste fireEight fire trucks, including two aerial units, remain at the scene of the blaze.07 Feb 11:29 PM
New Zealand'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fireThe fire was first reported just after midnight.07 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandStill-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homesOne mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge fire at Auckland waste facility remains active, fire crews to work through nightMassive orange flames are visible from nearly 1km away and smoke from 11km away.07 Feb 09:35 AM
New ZealandSix helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spottedFirefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.07 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at a waste facility in Ōnehunga, AucklandA large wood chip pile is on fire, and the fire is threatening a neighbouring building.07 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Very little left of it': Fire destroys Kai Iwi houseThe cause is being investigated.06 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'suspicious' house fireFirefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.06 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smokeCrews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.06 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandFire threatens homes near Taupō foreshoreA fire in Taupō came close to houses overlooking Lake Taupō.05 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAnalysts 'disappointed' Fletcher Building's $180m hole cuts share priceA blow-out in NZ International Convention Centre costs caused the share slump.05 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandMystery man delivers extinguishers to serious bus fire, then disappearsFire fought with help from mystery man.04 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
World'Who is responsible?': Chile's deadliest forest fire kills at least 64Officials said 200 people have been reported missing.04 Feb 10:40 PM
Construction'Disappointing' - Fletcher CEO Ross Taylor on hit from two big jobsConvention Centre to cost further $165m and extra $15m for Wellington car park.04 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling large forestry blaze 'spreading rapidly' in CanterburyFire crews from six stations are in attendance.04 Feb 10:01 AM
New ZealandWildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekendFenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.04 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandCrews remain at large Ōtāhuhu car wreckers fireInvestigators are due at the scene later today.03 Feb 06:57 PM
New ZealandHealth warning issued as fire burns in KaiparaResidents woke to ash and soot on their cars.02 Feb 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Person of interest' speaking to police after suspicious fire in HamiltonFirst emergency calls came in just after 1am with reports of multiple people in building.01 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandMother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kidsAn 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crashFirefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.31 Jan 07:59 AM
New Zealand'Tragedy': Unclear how many victims in Taranaki crashFirefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames after the crash.31 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to setting Spa Lodge blazeThe man appeared in the Rotorua District Court facing five charges.31 Jan 12:05 AM
