New Zealand'Asbestos material': Fire lights up night sky in West AucklandFire crews were called to the scene around 7.30pm.13 Jul 09:36 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle blaze at Carnegies Restaurant in FairlieFire crews arrived at Carnegies in Fairlie about 6.30am today.12 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandFire in Flaxmere garage sends plume of black smoke skywardThe Henderson Rd blaze was visible around Flaxmere.11 Jul 01:10 AM
WorldA family was trapped in a fire. He braved a sixth-floor ledge to save themA neighbour recorded the act of bravery and posted it online.09 Jul 09:41 PM
WorldSouthern France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trainsFires forced the evacuation of 400 people, with 63 houses damaged.08 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandChurch fire arson: Woman appears in court Firefighters were called to the blaze yesterday afternoon. 07 Jul 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Unsafe to inhabit’: The toxic homes of Los AngelesNew York Times: High exposure to toxic chemicals can have severe health consequences.06 Jul 08:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Large fire engulfs incomplete apartments in MāngereThree two-storey units were well alight.06 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson caseWilliam Tidd tried to sell the stolen items hours after the incident.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 casesHe began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCalifornia battles its biggest wildfire of the yearThe Madre Fire broke out yesterday in San Luis Obispo, a rural county in the US state.04 Jul 04:16 AM
RetailFoodstuffs to open $73m Pt Chevalier store early after Vic Park fireFoodstuffs' Pt Chevalier store will open on August 19, earlier than planned.04 Jul 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latestAnaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.03 Jul 10:39 PM
WorldWildfires rage on Crete amid deadly European heatwaveFires have broken out in the highlands of Scotland, among other parts of Europe.03 Jul 09:52 PM
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
