New ZealandFamily's narrow escape as fire destroys home - likely cause faulty doughnut machineThe family are struggling to comprehend how quickly their home caught fire.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandOwners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by diggerA skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.29 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Boarding houses in spotlight after fatal fireAll boarding houses will need to be inspected and checked that they are fire safe.28 Jun 11:59 PM
New ZealandHome creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itselfThe council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.27 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandChildren watch from school as fire destroys their homeThe family were at parent-teacher interviews when the house suddenly caught fire.26 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near TaurangaFire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.26 Jun 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction20-level tower residents throw caution - and rubbish - to the windA burning cigarette butt burned a hole in a canopy, says an upset resident.25 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandOne 'critical' in South Auckland fireEmergency services were alerted late this morning.24 Jun 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council awardSensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.23 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandSix-storey Auckland building evacuated after petrol scooter left running insideAbout 20 fire crew including a hazmat unit are on the scene after first reports at 4.45pm.23 Jun 06:32 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two monthsThe man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.22 Jun 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Dude, you gotta get out of here': Neighbour saves man, cat from ‘chaotic’ house fireResidents on a street in an Auckland suburb have been evacuated due to a house fire.22 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan in custody in relation to house fire in PapatoetoeA man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.22 Jun 07:50 PM
New ZealandPolice and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in PapatoetoeAuthorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.21 Jun 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularlyAuthorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.19 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland housing growth puts water supply for firefighters at riskHousing intensification is challenging traditional access for firetrucks.18 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandHundreds of cars destroyed in fire at car wrecker's yardThe cause of the blaze is not yet known but it follows other fires at car wreckers.16 Jun 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Only luck has prevented more tragedies like Loafers LodgeOPINION: Boarding houses were common in many New Zealand towns and cities after the war.16 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssault charges laid after central Whanganui crashThe incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.15 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandPolice and fire investigations underway after fires in PapatoetoeFire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.13 Jun 06:11 PM
New ZealandNapier service station fire scorches store, leaves forecourt untouchedTaradale Rd station badly damaged after fire but forecourt untouched.12 Jun 10:06 PM
TravelHow a Red Sea scuba trip ended in fire and three missing bodiesBodies of the three British tourists are yet to be found.12 Jun 08:07 PM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to blaze in Titirangi, West AucklandFirefighters are responding to a blaze at a restaurant in West Auckland.12 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in RiverheadTwo others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.10 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge survivor's haunting choiceFaamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman taken to Christchurch Hospital after Kaitoke crashPower to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.09 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandTwo taken to Whanganui hospital following Kaitoke crashThe car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.08 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandBuilding fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police revealPolice said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.07 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandFirefighters were not meeting their response target - so Fenz changed itFenz is blaming urban sprawl and traffic jams for slower response rate to attend blazes.07 Jun 04:13 AM
New ZealandScene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly BayNeighbours warned of asbestos threat.06 Jun 06:31 PM
RoyalsMichael Wood saga deepens, Shelly Bay fire & Prince Harry in court | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 June, 2023 The Michael Wood saga continues, Auckland households face a double-digit rate increase and Prince Harry gets his day in court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch06 Jun 05:41 PM
