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 strikeSmoke could be seen wafting out of a window from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building. 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
New Zealand'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fire12 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandLoud bang as fire engulfs home, sending large plumes of smoke into air on North Shore12 Feb 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial action11 Feb 04:16 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
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeSmoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strikeThe service received 18 emergency calls while Friday's strike was underway.06 Feb 04:52 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
WorldWildfire smoke kills more than 24,000 in US a year, study saysCall for warning systems and portable filters in homes, offices, schools, hospitals. 04 Feb 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Well involved': Crews tackle late-night Taupō commercial fireFire crews spent nearly three hours bringing the blaze under control.03 Feb 06:55 PM
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Lifestyle‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.01 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandGuests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland LodgeFirefighters were called to the lodge on the Te Anau Milford Highway late last night.31 Jan 08:34 PM
New Zealand Fire crews cordon off Rotorua CBD streetThe fire has been contained and crews are now checking for hotspots.28 Jan 07:36 PM
WorldVideo shows faulty ceiling at Swiss bar weeks before deadly fireStaff had warned of sagging foam panels in the bar in mid-December.27 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldBushfires rage in Victoria as temps set to soar to 50CMore than 1000 Victorian properties are under threat from out-of-control fires.26 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in Onehunga, AucklandFire and Emergency crews from across Auckland have contained a large blaze inside a derelict building on Onehunga Mall. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Jan 01:40 PM
New ZealandOnehunga fire under control, smoke warnings remainFifteen crews were on site at one point during the blaze. 25 Jan 08:01 AM
New ZealandCrews battle Maungarei scrub fire as smoke billows over Mt WellingtonPolice are making initial area inquiries after the 4.20pm alarm was raised.25 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount WellingtonFire and Emergency crews have extinguished a large vegetation fire on the side of Mount Wellington. Video / RNZWatch25 Jan 04:35 AM
