PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia is running out of safe places to build homesClimate-related risks hamper state’s ability to solve a housing crunch. It’s not alone.03 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandHouse damaged by fire in MaraenuiIt was one of two fires within 15 minutes.03 Jul 05:19 AM
ChristchurchFire at Christchurch haulage yard containedFive fire crews attended the incident and a building had to be evacuated. 01 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandBushfire started by youths on school camp destroys 600ha, costs $2mA fire starter and aerosol were used to start the blaze, a new report finds.01 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pair has lucky escape after car crashes into power pole and catches fire The crash happened in Dunedin about 1.30pm.01 Jul 02:59 AM
WorldTwo killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of IdahoTwo people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFPWatch30 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandWestmere electric vehicle fireBattery packs in the back of a ute went up in flames in Westmere overnight, damaging another vehicle and the outside of a home. Video/ Herald NOWWatch29 Jun 11:32 PM
WorldPrefab homes support people after Hawaii wildfiresThe fires ripped through the area on Maui two years ago.29 Jun 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'Good on ya, mate': Fire at city restaurant extinguished with beer Fire burned through Speight's beer lines and ended up dousing the flames. 28 Jun 04:07 AM
WorldWildfire alerts amid Europe heatwaveParts of Switzerland are forecast to hit highs of 35C tomorrow.24 Jun 09:58 PM
PropertyFletcher Building flags massive $575m to $781m hit to 2025's result'Significant items are chunky' said one institutional investor of today's announcement.23 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandHome scorched as hoarded goods that surrounded it go up in flamesFirefighters are keeping a close watch to ensure the piles of debris do not reignite.21 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandOne dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house firesOne person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island. 20 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandFrom the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fireClub operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.19 Jun 10:12 PM
New Zealand‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burnFire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.19 Jun 09:44 PM
New ZealandFormer RNZAF Hercules’ new fightRetired NZ military planes now rehomed in the US and ready for action.19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua chef denies arson of his own homeThe fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.19 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.19 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains allCommercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch19 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fireA Givealittle page to support the whānau had raised just over $19,000 in seven days.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Owners of Victoria Park New World to gain back control of fire-damaged buildingNew World Victoria Park staff will continue to be paid following the fire, the boss says.17 Jun 08:56 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency gives an update as investigations begin after major supermarket fireFire and Emergency Incident Controller Phil Larcombe gives an update following major Auckland New World fire.Watch17 Jun 07:34 PM
New ZealandLatest from the scene after major supermarket fire in AucklandInvestigations will begin into how a major fire started at an Auckland New World.Watch17 Jun 07:25 PM
New ZealandInside look: Damage revealed after fire engulfs Auckland supermarketVideo shared to RNZ shows what is left of the supermarket ceiling, while water floods out the door and down the stairs. Video / RNZWatch17 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures plumes of smoke spewing over Akl after supermarket fireNearby residents and businesses have been instructed to close their windows.17 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows scale of Auckland supermarket blazeView of the Victoria Park supermarket fire from the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.Watch17 Jun 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBurning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitableThe store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.17 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandFire at New World supermarket in Auckland’s Victoria ParkCustomers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.Watch16 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandCrews tackle two house fires within 30 minutesTwo Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.15 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice discover cannabis operation after Bucklands Beach house fireAn Auckland property caught fire Wednesday night, leading police to a drug set-up.14 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandLyttleton house engulfed in firePolice are in attendance of a house fire on Brittan Terrace in Lyttleton. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Waihi house fireA person died in a Waihi house fire this morning.12 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandBucklands Beach house fire under investigation by policeFire and Emergency received a call for a house fire on Bucklands Beach Road at 8.40pm on Wednesday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, AucklandEmergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 12:58 AM