WorldPortugal wildfires kill at least 32; 4 dead in SpainOne-month-old baby among 32 victims of wildfires in Portugal.16 Oct 04:46 PM
WorldUS woman in NZ worried house will not survive fireWine judge was evacuated from her Californian home just days before arriving in NZ.15 Oct 10:00 PM
WorldGrim search of charred homesDeath toll rises to 35 as wind-driven blazes merge in Northern California.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldGrim outlook for arid land of smoke and ashIt's slow going for firefighters battling against deadly blazes in California.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDeadly California fires explode againWildfires in California exploded in size as more than 550 people remain unaccounted for.11 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandKiwi videos California fire destructionNew Zealander takes supplies to fire survivors in northern California11 Oct 07:32 PM
World'Pure devastation' as California wildfires spreadStrong winds reignite killer fires.11 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Alexandra house fireCrews from four fire trucks are battling a fire at a two-storey house in Alexandra.11 Oct 07:49 AM
New ZealandPerson suffers burns as gas bottle explodesA person has been burnt after a gas bottle exploded near Tinui.10 Oct 05:26 AM
WorldTen dead as wind-whipped wildfires sweep CaliforniaDeath toll rising as 14 separate fires blaze through Northern California wine country.09 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandSpontaneous combustion ignites laundryFire prompts safety warning about stacking hot towels straight out of the drier.09 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandFire tears through Christchurch pubSeven fire crews were needed to quell the early-hours blaze in a Papanui pub.08 Oct 04:11 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling blaze in NapierA house fire on Marine Parade is keeping four fire crews busy.07 Oct 05:49 PM
New ZealandFire fighters urged not to apply for jobs at city stationA union is calling for fire fighters to refuse jobs at an Auckland city station.05 Oct 09:10 AM
New ZealandLucky escape after fire breaks out in Chch flatsA sleepless night for some residents living in a block of flats after a blaze broke out.04 Oct 04:16 PM
EducationFire at Mt Albert Grammar SchoolFire crews have put out a ceiling blaze in a Mt Albert Grammar School classroom tonight.04 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandTwo children, three adults rushed to hospital after fireChildren as young as 8 had burns doused in water at scene of serious fire.02 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandHuge blaze at warehouse in OnehungaFirefighters are responding to reports a warehouse is on fire in Onehunga.29 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Auckland houseFirefighters will remain at the scene until an investigator arrives about 8am today.28 Sep 04:15 PM
New ZealandFire in Auckland CBD apartment blockEight fire crews battled the fire in an Auckland CBD apartment tonight.28 Sep 09:09 AM
New ZealandWatercare worker burnt in Remuera flashA number of workmen were underground when the explosion occurred.28 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandFatal Dunedin fire not considered suspiciousThere are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the house fire in Brockville.26 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandFatal Dunedin fire: Police tight-lipped on cause of blazePostmortem to be carried out after Dunedin man dies in Brockville house fire.24 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandBlaze below decks on ship docked in TaurangaAlarm was raised this morning after indication of high temperature in the hold of ship.23 Sep 04:18 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: Rescuers beaten back by flamesNeighbours made brave attempts to enter fiery home in hope of saving the occupant.23 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Dunedin house fireThe blaze at a house was "well involved" when crews arrived.22 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandFire at old psychiatric hospital siteHokitika building "well ablaze" and fire took more than an hour to bring under control.22 Sep 07:04 PM
New ZealandFire in Auckland sleepoutFirefighters have extinguished a blaze in a garage, which is being used as a sleepout.22 Sep 06:48 PM
New ZealandDesperate bid to save Parliament protester who set himself alightStaff from the nearby Backbenchers pub rushed to help after man set himself alight.21 Sep 10:23 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in Kelston house fireA man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following a fire in Kelston.21 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandFire destroys West Coast helicopter baseA fire has completely destroyed a helicopter hangar on the West Coast.20 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandElderly couple treated after early morning house fireAn elderly couple have escaped an early morning blaze in their South Canterbury home.18 Sep 05:23 PM
New ZealandTe Puke sawmill fire will cost company 'tens of thousands'Ten fire crews battled the blaze early this morning.17 Sep 01:54 AM
