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
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
