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
New Zealand‘People were screaming’: Residents flee onto street as fire destroys home'People were creaming': Neighbours recall late-night drama in Auckland suburb.08 Jul 08:04 AM
WorldItalian nursing home fire kills six residents, injures 80 othersFirefighters say deadly blaze began in the room of two female residents.08 Jul 06:48 AM
New Zealand‘Damning’ review: Volunteer firefighter training scrutinisedFENZ defended its training as being “high quality”, despite the findings.08 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan fighting for his life after getting trapped in machinery at Auckland workplaceIt is understood the man has severe injuries to an arm.07 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland home gutted by blaze, 24 firefighters battle to douse flamesLarge house fire in Hillsborough keeps emergency services busy overnight07 Jul 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Tragedy of the worst kind': Harrowing 35-hour search for firefighter buried in landslideVolunteer firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg died during the cyclone.06 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandFire crews kept busy overnight, after fire breaks out at a West Auckland propertyA fire broke out at a property on View Rd, Henderson, overnight.06 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandPot left on the stove cause of Onehunga restaurant fireFire crews were called to a blaze at a restaurant in Onehunga overnight.05 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blazeGas Kaihu had previously been plagued by spike in retail crime.04 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandWinter warning for households after 300 stove-related claims for house firesIt's the third consecutive year the stove has been the most common cause of fire claims.04 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandResidents tell Fenz to 'get off your jacksie' as frustrations fireAround 20 protestors gathered outside the local fire station to send a message to Fenz.04 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandResidents treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in WairoaA fire that consumed a Wairoa home also scorched another house, shed and nearby cars.03 Jul 06:09 PM
