New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car catches fire on side of Auckland's State Highway 16Emergency crews were called about 6.15pm.23 Feb 07:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car on fire on Auckland motorwayWatch: Car on fire on Auckland motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch23 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandNorthcote College blaze: School shuts next week for demolition of burnt asbestos-filled building21 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Yet another failure': Blame game over Auckland college blaze as union points finger20 Feb 05:23 AM
AucklandFire and Emergency urges union to call off strikes following Auckland school blaze20 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.Watch20 Feb 01:31 AM
CrimeTeen arsonist referred to youth aid after $50k damage to West Auckland BMX clubPolice say the fire began in a rubbish bin leaning against the canteen.16 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandFirefighter discharged from hospital after Wairoa liquor store fire fightAbout 40 fire service full-time and volunteer firefighters fought the Wairoa blaze.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui fireFire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a blaze at a property on Golf Rd around 7am. Video / Dion NortonWatch15 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at central Wairoa store, SH2 closedThe stretch of highway is closed between Queen St and Black St.14 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school runLocal fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check no one was trapped on board. 13 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandDowntown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strikeReported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 12:03 AM
AucklandOnehunga factory structurally unsound as police investigate 'suspicious' fireBeams of the roof are now bent 'like bananas' due to the fire.12 Feb 07:30 PM
AucklandFire crews battle overnight blaze in OnehungaFirefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:21 PM
New Zealand'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fireOne person was critically injured as the fire ripped through the building.12 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandLoud bang as fire engulfs home, sending large plumes of smoke into air on North ShoreLocals report seeing smoke visible from nearby suburbs. 12 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandChatswood house fireFire and Emergency New Zealand responds to a house fire on Balmain Road in Chatswood. Video / Dean PurcellWatch12 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block BeachMultiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky GoodwinWatch11 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial actionThe strikes begin on Friday February 13 and run through the next few weeks.11 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Reckless actions': Police believe Rānui house fire caused by flareInvestigators are looking for two people seen running from the area before the fire began.11 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandNeighbours bang on doors as fire engulfs roof of Auckland home, police investigating A scene guard remains at the Vino Cina Heights property as detectives probe the blaze.10 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious house fire in RānuiNeighbours reported hearing a loud bang and someone running before the roof of the home erupted in flames. Video / Supplied, Cameron PitneyWatch10 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke's BayA rescue helicopter is flying one person in a critical condition to Wellington Hospital.10 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandSchool bus goes up in flames, 19 children evacuatedA school bus carrying 19 children caught fire in Mangawhai this afternoon.Watch09 Feb 04:39 AM
CrimePolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
