New Zealand"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can beFire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrates how intensely foam-filled furniture burns. Video / Fire and Emergency New ZealandWatch17 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandFirefighters new fear old burn piles could fuel still-burning Canterbury wildfire Helicopters called in to fight wildfire; crews dealing with gusts up 50km/h.17 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZOPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I’ve had enough': Farm worker torched two properties after job, paddock lease fallout12 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPropertyAuckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare12 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumProperty'Multiple 111 calls': Fire and Emergency on New World Victoria Park blaze11 Sep 03:00 AM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFirefighters race to save 2000-year-old sequoias in CaliforniaNew York Times: Wildfires have destroyed about a fifth of all mature sequoias since 2020.09 Sep 04:07 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
WorldWildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollutionWildfires can impact air quality a continent away, says UN weather and climate agency.05 Sep 05:30 AM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were litMaya Moore denies setting fires at two Wairarapa properties in 2022.03 Sep 08:00 AM
Wellington $683m Christchurch stadium project caught up in fire door asbestos contamination scareTesting for asbestos in more than 100 fire doors may take a couple more days.03 Sep 06:02 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge trial: CCTV shows accused before fatal fireA High Court jury viewed CCTV footage of the murder accused in the Loafers Lodge trial.Watch01 Sep 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blazeA replacement truck from Wellington failed so another one had to come from Hamilton. 30 Aug 10:18 PM
ChristchurchWoman to appear in court after suspicious house fire Police were notified of the fire on Third St, Christchurch, about 7.30 last night.28 Aug 11:29 PM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
WorldWatch: French firefighter helicopter crashes into pond during wildfire missionThe helicopter had made 27 drops earlier in the day without incident.26 Aug 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Lives at risk': Union warns Aucklanders as only aerial fire truck failsBack-up is over two hours away, increasing risk for residents in tall buildings.26 Aug 06:48 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson chargesThe trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.Watch25 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze in Richmond Fire crews are battling a “well-involved” house fire in central Richmond, near Nelson.25 Aug 03:16 AM
WorldSpain's heatwave was 'most intense on record'The heatwave showed an average temperature 4.6C higher than previous events.24 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze. 23 Aug 09:31 PM
