New ZealandBoat on fire off Coromandel coastEmergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.22 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalismKamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year. 22 Apr 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fireChirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.21 Apr 06:28 AM
New Zealand'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fireA West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandFerry engine fire contained off Motuihe IslandFerry engine fire near Auckland swiftly contained, no injuries reported on board.20 Apr 07:33 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stopPolice are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandMan missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.19 Apr 05:26 AM
WorldAt least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fireFuel explosion capsizes boat in DRC, killing at least 143; dozens missing on Congo River.19 Apr 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West AklA nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'. 18 Apr 09:15 AM
New ZealandFire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.18 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closedThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.18 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.18 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandDramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fireThe fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne dead, road closed after Hamilton crashPolice said the road may be closed for some time.16 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandOne dead in machinery incident in WhangāreiWorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate South Island highway crashesThe Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.15 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fireFire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 03:16 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's BayThe fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.13 Apr 11:06 PM
New Zealand'I'm very proud': Son's quick thinking saves lives in Ōrākei house fireOne person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌrākei house fire: One seriously injuredFirefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.Watch13 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Ōrākei house fire, one person seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the blaze at 9.45am.12 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandOne critical in apartment fire in PakūrangaA person is critical after being rescued from an apartment building in Pakūranga.12 Apr 02:23 AM
Crime‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts didNow Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fireSister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family. 11 Apr 06:43 AM
New ZealandFalse alarm causes evacuation at Auckland Airport domestic terminalPhotos from the scene showed lines of people outside the terminal.10 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigationPolice are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.10 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburbThe crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.09 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandApartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from buildingFire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.09 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandApartment fire closes Karangahape RdEmergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Apr 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fireA Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.08 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Bromley industrial fireA large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.Watch07 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across cityThe fire appears to be related to an electrical company.07 Apr 01:59 AM
