New ZealandMassey High School closed following fire in science block overnightFirefighters were first called at 11.15pm.04 Dec 04:55 PM
New ZealandLikely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealedThe fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large blaze in central ChristchurchFour fire appliances are attending the scene.04 Dec 09:20 AM
World'Gut-wrenching': Hero dies trying to save brother from fireThe ‘hero’ was overcome by flames after searching for his sibling for 20 minutes.03 Dec 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnessesPhil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.03 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns homeA Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.02 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicatedFirefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.02 Dec 09:32 PM
TalanoaMāngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandFire at Whanganui Resource Recovery CentreTwo fire trucks responded to the blaze.30 Nov 11:02 PM
New Zealand'We don't know why': No smoke alarms in housing destroyed in Māngere blazeEighteen people homeless after fire ripped through temporary housing.30 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandTests reveal no sign of asbestos at site of Māngere Bridge fireFive homes were razed in the early-morning fire and their age raised fears of asbestos.30 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise shipThis weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.29 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandFocus: Houses destroyed in Māngere Bridge firePeople evacuated from the blaze in Māngere Bridge took shelter in the nearby Tongan church. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Dickens / Jason DordayWatch29 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homesCommunity leaders are amazed no lives were lost.29 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears close school, evacuees shelter in church after major Auckland fireFive structures have been completely destroyed in the blaze.29 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Massive' plume of smoke as suspicious fire rips through Waipukurau propertyInvestigators have arrived at the scene of a suspicious fire overnight.29 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandMultiple houses on fire in Māngere BridgeHomes were evacuated in the early hours of Thursday morning as a massive fire engulfed several buildings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandHoles in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa LodgeRevealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirteen fire appliances tackling blaze at Auckland refuse stationPolice and 13 fire appliances are attending an incident on the North Shore.29 Nov 08:25 AM
New ZealandOnerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigatorThe 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.28 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $13kA Napier punter won $13,000 during Lotto's Wednesday draw.27 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandFires started at North Shore church twice in one nightArson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.27 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandGolden Arches ablaze in Auckland McDonald’s fireThe famous brand logo was well alight before a fire crew arrived.26 Nov 10:37 PM
New Zealand'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryerThe mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Crane operator's Hollywood-style rescue saves trapped worker from infernoThe trapped worker jumped into the lowered cage and was winched away just in time.24 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandFire service investigating blaze at vacant house in AucklandThe house is fenced off with windows boarded up and tagging on its front wall.23 Nov 05:32 PM
New Zealand'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in CambridgeFire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.22 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandFirefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of serviceCareer Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.22 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandFire at St Johns Hill fish and chip shop'We have no indication whether it was suspicious or not at this stage.'21 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car engulfed in flames on Waikato ExpresswayIt is not known how the fire began and it took firefighters close to an hour to extinguish20 Nov 08:20 AM
New ZealandCar engulfed by flames on Waikato ExpresswayAll occupants were out of the way when it went up in flames. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Nov 07:48 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed a block of seven flatsThree fire trucks and one aerial truck attended the fire on Massey Rd, Māngere East.20 Nov 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover copEvidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.20 Nov 04:06 AM
