New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol stationAn employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.30 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandScrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 containedThe fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.30 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hitNYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDumped car set alight in dunesFirefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.29 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandEmergency services contained a large scrub fire north of WellingtonThe blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhat’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires. 28 Jan 11:13 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is the California wildfires insurance gap possible in NZ?OPINION: New Zealand is the second-riskiest country in the world for natural hazards.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disasterFire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:05 AM
New Zealand‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressedA scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.24 Jan 02:31 AM
World‘Get out’: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los AngelesThe new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.22 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandHamilton scrap yard fireFire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.Watch21 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigateIt took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.21 Jan 02:21 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay AirportThe fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.21 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”20 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandFire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.20 Jan 07:41 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiPlumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countrysideWatch20 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere MountainNew images show the extent of the damage on the maunga. 19 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldCalmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visitThe fires have claimed at least 27 lives.18 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldKey ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for yearsLA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.18 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandSmoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere MountainSmoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.18 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire destroys large house in rural TaranakiFire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing. 18 Jan 08:31 AM
New Zealand'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural TaranakiFirefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish HemiWatch18 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, AucklandFirefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandFire visible across Wellington’s harbourA fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.17 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandStay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'16 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandCoromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks localsFire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.16 Jan 08:19 PM