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
New ZealandFirefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up QueenstownEmergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandPerson struck by train at Kingsland station, services suspendedA person has been critically injured after being hit by a train at Kingsland Train Station18 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle to control blaze on Auckland's North ShoreEighteen fire engines and other vehicles from across Auckland battled to control a blaze in Rosedale, near Albany. Video / Keith Nelson Watch15 Sep 09:45 AM
New ZealandFire destroys fishing boat in Milford SoundThe fire destroyed then sank a fishing boat in Milford Sound. Video / Dylan O’Neill / ODTWatch14 Sep 06:24 PM
New ZealandTwo houses go up in flames on the West Coast overnightBlazes in Ross and Westport attended by fire crews.12 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes Southern Motorway: Motorist critically injuredMotorists are advised to delay their journey or take detours as a number of lanes close.07 Sep 04:30 AM
New Zealand'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire trainingInadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.07 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandMilk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospitalThe road is closed and traffic is being diverted.06 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machineryThe victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.03 Sep 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Close your windows': Warning to people near giant Auckland blazeToxic smoke billowed across South Auckland after the fire.02 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandAsbestos complicating battle of large blaze in TaihapeThe blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.02 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandStrange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospitalTwo people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.01 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighter association CEO stood downChief executive stood down while allegations of bullying and harassment are investigated.01 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
New ZealandScrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injuredFourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.30 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan leaps from Loafers Lodge hostel to escape fireA jury in the Wellington High Court was shown a video of one hostel resident leaping to a nearby roof to get away from the deadly blaze.Watch27 Aug 06:01 AM
