New Zealand|UpdatedChildren smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school runLocal fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check noone 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
AucklandSecond major blaze in Onehunga, police treating blaze in commercial premises as ‘suspicious' Around 30 firefighters battled the fire overnight.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
