New ZealandSolo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fireIt's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStargazer mistakes full moon's red glow for fire, calls emergency servicesThe moon was burning so bright someone thought it was a fire.30 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandAhipara fire under controlA large fire in the Gumfields Historic Reserve in Ahipara on Tuesday resulted in more than 100 homes being evacuated. Video / PoolWatch30 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHelicopter borrowed from Ahipara to put out Kaitaia blazeFirefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.30 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandFlames 40m tall: About 40 properties evacuated as fire continues to spreadA witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.29 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandJail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisonersWaikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.29 Dec 02:35 AM
VideoBay of Islands boat destroyed by fireEmergency services responded to reports of a fire at about 1pm yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Very lucky escape': Car plunges down bank into riverThree of the five occupants were winched to safety by the Westpac rescue chopper crew.20 Dec 09:37 PM
New Zealand'It could have killed someone': Mt Eden tree ploughs into car, couple left shakenCouple left shaken after near 30-metre tall tree came crashing down on their car.13 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire: Resident says fireworks started blazePolice do not believe there is any link to vegetation fires earlier in the week.11 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fire: Evacuations as blaze burns in Port HillsFifty firefighters are currently working to protect property and stop the blaze spreading.11 Dec 09:58 PM
VideoChristchurch fire burns through 15 hectares, forces evacuationsA Christchurch fire has burned through 15 hectares this morning. Video / Zac Timms / Anne Marie Welton via Chris LynchWatch11 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory's end-of-year speechFire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory called on staff to uphold their values and call out bad behaviour in the organisation. Video / Fire and Emergency New ZealandWatch11 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandPonsonby school fire: Residents left in the dark over asbestos riskThey were advised to leave their homes due to the risk, but what now?11 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandDehumidifier disaster: Remuera family's belongings incinerated in house fireDevastating blaze acts as reminder about the dangers of heaters and dehumidifiers.10 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in house fire in RemueraEmergency services are responding to a fire in Remuera.09 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandShuttle driver suspects sparks from a trailer started Tongariro National Park fireVideo shows white smoke rising beside the road in Tongariro National Park. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Dec 08:59 PM
VideoPort Hills fires treated as suspiciousAn investigation has been launched after four suspicious fires overnight. Video / Caleb AlexanderWatch08 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandTwo charged with murder over man's death in East Auckland fireTwo 32-year-olds have been charged with murder.08 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandPonsonby church fire: Was it arson?At the height of the fire smoke could be seen from across Waitemata Harbour07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued after 20m fall from cliff in HunuaThe incident happened in Hunua just after 7pm on Sunday.06 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandNeighbours flee as inferno guts historic St Stephen's Church in PonsonbyNeighbours recall rush to get away from blaze, the cause of which is being investigated.05 Dec 05:34 PM
New Zealand'I've been better' - Reverend's anguish at watching his 141-year-old Auckland church burn18 fire trucks were needed to bring the huge fire in St Stephen's Ponsonby under control.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 risk: Fire crews couldn't board container ship leaking liquid nitrogenIce formed on the ship, but fire crews were unable to get on board due to a Covid-19 risk.05 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandChemicals on road after truck crash, driver seriously injured, road closedA truck has rolled on SH27 in Ngarua, in the Matamata-Piako district, early this morning.02 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandNorthland man's fiery escape from suspicious blazeNorthland man escapes fire in house bus with only a blanket draped over him.29 Nov 06:01 AM
VideoFatal three-car crash involving horse float in RangioraPolice were alerted to the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Plaskett and Oxford roads at about 3.55pm. Video / Kurt BayerWatch28 Nov 08:53 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed in Helensville - section of road closedOne person had been taken to hospital.25 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandOne dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near RotoruaThe fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.25 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandFour fire crews battle century-old Ponsonby villa blazeFour fire crews are at the scene of a blaze in an inner-city property.22 Nov 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Utterly devastating': Firefighters battle major house fire in DunedinNeighbouring properties have evacuated as high winds make firefighting difficult.21 Nov 04:51 AM
New Zealand'I heard somebody yelling for help' - neighbourA man is in a serious condition after being pinned between a van and a house in Remuera.20 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe launched after man dies in Auckland blazeA 27-year-old man died and two other people were injured. Police treat it as homicide.19 Nov 02:46 AM
