New ZealandFreeman's Bay apartment fireMultiple fire crews are attending an apartment fire in the Central Auckland suburb of Freeman's Bay. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle blaze at central Auckland apartment buildingThe early morning blaze broke out just before 6am.13 Nov 05:34 PM
New ZealandMāngere house fire: One person taken to hospitalThe house was well-ablaze when Fire and Emergency New Zealand arrived.12 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandTruck driver critically injured after crash on SH23 in WaikatoA truck driver has been critically injured in a crash on SH23 in Waikato this morning.11 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandOil explosion near Levin puts man in hospitalA man was flown to Wellington Hospital after an oil explosion.09 Nov 12:14 AM
New ZealandPolice name person found dead on Pāpāmoa beachA large number of police officers have been spotted on Pāpāmoa Beach this morning.08 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes night: Fire crews attend 15 call-outs around the countryFire and Emergency NZ has reported a fairly quiet Guy Fawkes night.05 Nov 05:39 PM
New ZealandManaged isolation hotel evacuated after reports of smell of smokeThe Rydges Auckland hotel, a managed isolation facility, has been evacuated this morning.04 Nov 04:44 PM
New ZealandNeighbours, family pull Gisborne man to safety from fireIt was the second devastating house fire in the city in a week.27 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash closes SH2 north of NapierA crash has occurred on SH224 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandPoliceman drags unconscious man out of burning homeConstable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.21 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandCockle Bay blaze: Man who died had only lived in house for six monthsResident had operated a fitness business from the property's garage.20 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead and two injured in East Auckland house fireTwo people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.20 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandHouse blaze in Cockle Bay, east AucklandFirefighters battled a large blaze in the East Auckland house. Video / Michael RowseWatch20 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in Southland crashCar and concrete truck collide near Otautau, leaving one person critical, truck toppled.16 Oct 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire fears: Are Auckland's ageing fire trucks up to the job?The firefighters' union claims Auckland's ageing fire trucks are not up to the job.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLate night fire destroys flat in ChristchurchA flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.14 Oct 04:27 PM
New ZealandFire threatens more dwellings at Kapiti Coast propertyFire crews battle a Kapiti Coast fire which is threatening to engulf two dwellings.11 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandTwo fires in three days: Second house fire on same streetThe first home was razed by fire which spewed smoke and yellow flames into the night sky.09 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandSky City blaze: Fenz urged to review safety risks of buildings under constructionInvestigators say the fire was 'of a scale rarely experienced in this country'.05 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: 'Challenging day' ahead for fire crews after flare-upsResidents readied to picked over what remains after up to 40 homes destroyed or damaged.05 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandCar hits stroller, baby critically injured on North ShoreThe incident happened before 9am on the busy arterial route Lake Rd.04 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau blaze 'contained', residents to visit area today'I'm trying to find a pair of undies; I have my phone and clothes on my back.'04 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland CBD fire in 12-storey building, roads closedSmoke billowing from CBD office building, traffic is being re-routed.04 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand10ha fire in Ahipara, Northland - four homes evacuatedEmergency services were alerted to the fire in Northland at 12.45pm today.04 Oct 06:06 AM
New Zealand20 homes damaged or destroyed: Lake Ohau fire still burningEleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling huge Canterbury fire.04 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire on Mckenzie Road, LivingstoneFire crews are currently fighting a large fire burning through pine forestry on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone. Video / Rebecca Ryan / ODTWatch04 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern and Peeni Henare comment on Lake Ohau firesPM Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare comment on the Lake Ohau fires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Video / Dean PurcellWatch03 Oct 11:13 PM
New Zealand16 helicopters fighting three big South Island firesThe fire is just off Abel Tasman Drive in the Ligar Bay area.03 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at shops in OrewaThe blaze was spotted in the roof of a single storey building that contains several shops.30 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandMicrolight incident reported in HastingsPilot's lucky escape after fire crews called to crash.26 Sep 01:11 AM
WorldEnormous fire is one of largest ever in Los Angeles CountyAn enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes. Video / APWatch22 Sep 04:31 AM
