New ZealandHastings family grieve loss of cat and kittens in sleepout fireA family lost their young pets in a fire that consumed the sleepout.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandScrapyard fire: Wind change pushes toxic smoke across South Auckland suburbsAbout 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.31 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about toxic smoke from scrap yard fireThe thick black plume of smoke continues to spread over Auckland.31 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandLive: Trains halted on tracks after scrap yard fire fills air with smokeAbout 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.30 May 09:50 PM
PoliticsMinister under investigation, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2023 Minister investigated over accusations she misled Parliament, fire crews fight blaze in South Auckland and Wayne Brown lashes out on the eve of his final budget proposal, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 May 05:48 PM
New ZealandFocus: Scrap metal yard on fire in South AucklandFirefighters are battling a blaze in a pile of scrap metal at Sims Metal in South Auckland's Favona. Video / NZ Herald / Mike ScottWatch30 May 05:12 PM
New ZealandYoung people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shakenTwo people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.30 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandStoush over who pays for millions in emergency measures after cycloneHawke’s Bay Regional Council is struggling to get reimbursement for some costs from NEMA.29 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandScreams heard, windows smashed after North Shore home engulfed in fireEmergency services rushed to battle the blaze just before 6am this morning.28 May 06:28 PM
New ZealandNew police pursuit revealed, wet weather lashes North & drone strikes rock Kyiv | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 May, 2023 Revised pursuit policy set to be unveiled, heavy rain and wind hits the upper North Island and Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandPerson critically hurt after serious crash near TaupōPeople travelling on SH5 should expect delays.28 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency accused of 'putting our communities at risk'Communities are at risk says mayor.27 May 09:59 AM
New ZealandBoat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in MaketuThe person who was in the boat is now back on land.26 May 04:39 AM
New ZealandFirefighters respond to smoke at Auckland's Civic TheatrePolice have set up roadblocks on Queen St.25 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandRawhiti and Paparoa firefighters off to fight Alberta wildfiresTwo Northland firefighters part of NZ crew to Canada24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOnly a third of boarding houses have sprinklersMost buildings like Wellington's Loafers Lodge do not have sprinklers.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do people commit arson? Expert answersNot every arsonist wants to hurt people, university researcher Dr Nichola Tyler says.23 May 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArt remake heartbreak: Fire wrecked NZICC glass 'forest' panels'Hopefully, something can be done with the old ones. Maybe they can be ground up...'22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the weekAbout 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.22 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roadsState Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.22 May 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'22 May 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke firefighters' goal to help those fighting health battlesDannevirke firefighters did themselves proud at the Sky Tower.22 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident saysThe night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.21 May 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Someone's trying to burn the place down': Arsonist tells of his rush to warn residentsRaymond Lauder stumbled upon a couch blaze and rushed to warn residents as fire spread.18 May 09:26 PM
New ZealandInside the hostel inferno: Body recovery begins as man charged with arsonMore bodies are set to be removed from fire-damaged Loafers Lodge today.18 May 06:10 PM
New ZealandHostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodiesThe probe into the suspected arson is in its third day, total deaths remain unconfirmed.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandWoman recalls 'shameful' conditions at Loafers LodgeThe woman said she moved her brother out of the hostel as soon as she could.18 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: FENZ fronts up about 'traumatic' fatal fireFENZ CEO Kerry Gregory has addressed equipment failings in the wake of the fatal fire.18 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police update on Wellington hostel fireInspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander, says police are expecting to recover the first bodies from the Loafers Lodge fire today. Video / George HeardWatch17 May 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Our worst nightmare’: Inside hostel's deadly inferno - and the brave battle to save livesIf not for the courage of firefighters, Loafers Lodge death toll would have been higher.17 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Fire and Emergency provide update on Loafers Lodge fireFocus Live:Fire and Emergency provide update on Loafers Lodge fire. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 May 09:26 PM
RoyalsWellington fire turns to homicide investigation, today's the day for Grant Robertson's Budget & Auckland gunman at large | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 May, 2023 Police work through list of suspects after Loafers Lodge fire, violent Ferry building attack stokes crime fears and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in paparazzi car chase but why not everyone’s buying it in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch17 May 05:48 PM
