New ZealandAuckland downtown gas leak contained after disrupting city streets for hoursIt is now safe for people to return to the downtown area.24 Aug 10:31 AM
New ZealandCustoms St evacuated from gas leakAuckland City, Customs St has been evacuated from a large gas leak. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandOne injured in plane crash near DunedinOne person has been taken to hospital after a biplane crashed.24 Aug 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fireFirefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.23 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandAfter a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?23 Aug 04:09 AM
WorldAnger in Hawaii rises over potential land grabs after wildfire disasterThe disaster has highlighted Hawaii’s housing crisis.23 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGood punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay upRemember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.22 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandNapier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fenceThe Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.22 Aug 08:14 PM
New Zealand71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighterFirefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire in rubbish truck cause by vape; locals help put out flames with hoseDaniel Smith was still in his dressing gown as he fought the flames.22 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandTwo-storey Auckland building fire extinguished, crews dampening down hot spotsThe blaze broke out in an industrial area.21 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck-car smash in WaikatoFirefighters had to cut a person out of their vehicle.21 Aug 05:52 PM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroomFire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.21 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash at Otamatea“The crash was blocking the road initially; however, the vehicles have now been moved.”21 Aug 02:39 AM
New Zealand'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran rememberedMark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on SouthernFire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.18 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandThree injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopensPolice were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.18 Aug 01:30 AM
World'Haunting': Maui death toll reaches 101, first list of names expectedAuthorities have gone through about 32 per cent of the search area.16 Aug 03:02 AM
ConstructionFletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost risesNZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.15 Aug 08:58 PM
New ZealandUte crashes into building in Central AucklandEmergency services were called to Khyber Pass Rd in Grafton just before 5pm15 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandMissing woman found dead after three-day searchJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.15 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandFurious blaze destroys vacant Napier lodgeIn minutes, 40 metres of century-old Marine Parade frontage was ablaze.15 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandSix fire crews fight blaze at The Baker Man in Coopers BeachThe Baker Man in Coopers Beach gutted by fire15 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandCommercial building fire in Gate PāFire crews were called shortly before midday.15 Aug 12:23 AM
Travel'Heartbreaking': Tourists urged to avoid MauiAbout 46,000 people have flown out of Maui since the devastation at Lahaina.14 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire in Royal Oak, Auckland; roads closedFive fire trucks and aerial crews have been fighting the inferno since 6am.13 Aug 07:52 PM
World'Like a warzone': Pennsylvania house explosion leaves four dead, one missingThe cause of the explosion is under investigation.13 Aug 07:46 AM
WorldHawaii wildfire: Death toll rises to 93, deadliest in the US in more than a centuryThe state’s governor predicted more bodies will be found.13 Aug 03:42 AM
World'No warning': Maui death toll rises to 80 as survivors return to homes in ruinsMany fire survivors said they didn’t hear any sirens or receive a warning.12 Aug 09:30 AM
New ZealandElectric vehicle and house on fire in Pakuranga HeightsA house and garage were well involved in a fire in Pakuranga Heights.12 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandStudent flat up in flames in Riccarton, ChristchurchA house fire is blazing on Wharenui Road in Riccarton.12 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Hamilton house fireThree others escaped the fire to reach safety.11 Aug 11:18 PM
