New ZealandFire threatens homes and prison in Upper Hutt A bush fire in Upper Hutt that was thought to be under control yesterday afternoon flared up again overnight. Video / David Nicholas / @ichaber via Twitter / Chris Mills Watch22 Jan 05:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large Taupo scrub fire prompts evacuationsA large blaze near a wastewater treatment plant in Taupo prompted evacuations and a large emergency services response. Video / @ANRKE_17 via Twitter / Paula Pardoe / Bailey Nichol / Underground Taupo Watch22 Jan 09:34 AM
New ZealandTaupō blaze near wastewater treatment plant prompts precautionary evacuationsPolice are at the scene and assisting with evacuations.22 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandUpper Hutt bush fire burning close to homes now under controlFire crews are fighting a 2ha bush fire in Trentham - properties may need to evacuate.22 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle large fire at Tokoroa buildingThe blaze is in an engineering business.20 Jan 06:47 AM
New ZealandVisibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fireFire crews are battling a well-involved house fire in Azalea Place, Wiri, Auckland.20 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Coromandel seaThe driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.19 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandHundreds of unvaccinated firefighters stood downA few hundred firefighters have chosen not to get vaccinated.16 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Southern Motorway crash leaves one seriously injuredAll lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have now reopened following a crash this morning16 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandFire crews return to large scrub fire in South IslandResidents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.16 Jan 06:06 PM
New ZealandPM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyedCyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.16 Jan 09:09 AM
New ZealandAir fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutesA Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.14 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Whangamatā sea searchSo far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.13 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandOne dead after fire tears through Avondale house, neighbours evacuatedNeighbours had to be evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.11 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fatal house fire in Avondale Fatal house fire in Avondale. Video / Albie RedmoreWatch11 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Blazing inferno destroys house in minutesGreymouth house engulfed by fire within minutes. Video / McBride VisionWatch11 Jan 01:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible video - inferno destroys house in minutesFire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.11 Jan 08:33 AM
New Zealand'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly containedLocals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.10 Jan 05:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issuedFire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.09 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandBattle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continueThe fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.09 Jan 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possibleThe fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.09 Jan 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Large' three-building blaze in MatamataCrews from surrounding districts battle flames.08 Jan 08:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their livesFirefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.07 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandKaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuateSeaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.04 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandSpringfield rest home fire: Man, 73, critically injured in blaze diesEmergency responders were called to the rest home around 9.40pm.30 Dec 02:56 AM
WorldUS house fire kills father, 2 children on Christmas morningA Christmas morning house fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania claimed the lives of a father and his two children. Video / ABCWatch27 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after truck goes over bank; highway closedThe crash happened in the early hours of this morning.25 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandOne dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for informationPolice were called just after 6am.23 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandDump building burns overnightResidents noticed smoke coming from the dump just after 11pm.22 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandCompany 'incredibly grateful' to firefighters after losing headquarters to large overnight blazeThe commercial building blaze was well involved when firefighters arrived last night.19 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle large blaze at Waitoa rendering plantSeven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.19 Dec 04:51 PM
New ZealandFar North residents evacuated after scrub fire spreadsResidents in the Far North township of Kaimaumau are evacuating overnight.19 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters race to blaze in two-storey building in EpsomThe fire is burning on both floors of the Epsom building.19 Dec 07:55 AM
New ZealandNorthland fire bursts into life again after being nearly containedThe 350ha blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours.19 Dec 06:49 AM
