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
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
