PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in traumaA Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in actionThe man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.22 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighter says Cyclone Gabrielle conditions were unlike anything he’d seenThe group of local officers were primarily stationed in the Esk Valley.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What do the spray-painted markings mean?Emergency crews are marking abandoned properties after rescues. Here's what they mean.19 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandEmergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBDFire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.16 Feb 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefightersCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."16 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.16 Feb 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'16 Feb 07:16 PM
New Zealand‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighterCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 06:26 PM
New Zealand'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighterA huge slip buried two volunteer firefighters as they fought to save a Muriwai home.15 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorwayThe incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.15 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What we know about the five confirmed deathsThe storm has left death and catastrophe in its wake.15 Feb 06:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer stormA Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.15 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandFocus: Full force of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed as sweeps North IslandCyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region leaving one firefighter missing, and residents in Kumeū inundated again. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionResult preview: Fletcher Building on track despite NZICC repair costsNZICC to be classified as a significant item in company’s half-year result.12 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandWoman arrested after fire reported at Auckland City Mission buildingA fire was reported about 3am at the Auckland City Mission on Hobson St.07 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.04 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Coromandel, extends in Auckland, but good news: 'The worst is over’Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.03 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Seven fire trucks damaged by water sucked into enginesFENZ was warned two years ago the air intakes were set too low.03 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riots: Two more admit guilt, as 12 others head to trialFires lit by rioting prisoners allegedly caused $50m of damage.02 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandNapier homicide house scorched by second suspicious fireThe Marewa address is where police found Arohaina Henare unresponsive.01 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandCafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceilingThe cafe caught fire just after 11am.01 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand'It's a huge loss': Family’s red-stickered home perched above massive slip"You think you're living in paradise and waiting to retire and then a disaster hits you."31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuitcase set alight at supermarketFire and Emergency put the suitcase fire on Moire Rd out and police inquiries are ongoing.31 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandPalmerston North house fire being treated as suspiciousNo one was believed to be in the house at the time of the fire.26 Jan 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Go Dad!' Firefighters compete in the Waterway ChallengeThe water was flying and the kids were cheering.25 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured person taken to hospital after BBQ explosion in AucklandFire and Emergency NZ went to a home in Beach Haven where the fire was already put out.23 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern calls time, North Shore blaze & Alec Baldwin charged | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 January, 2023 Jacinda Ardern’s popularity revealed as the PM steps down, Fire crews respond to building fire overnight and prosecutors announce Alec Baldwin’s fate in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It was pretty full on': Kaiwaka residents relive fighting fatal fireThe death doesn’t appear to be suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown blaze spreads over 6haFire and Emergency says choppers stood down in darkness but will resume at 6am.19 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency respond to two house fires across AucklandFirefighters responded to a kitchen fire in Māngere East and another in Epsom11 Jan 05:43 AM
