New ZealandMan charged with 10 Northland arsonsA Northland man has been charged with lighting 10 fires in the Kaipara area that have destroyed areas of conservation land and a forest 19 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland: A post-apocalyptic visionClimate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions 19 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandFatal Flat Bush fire cause undeterminedFire investigators are unable to work out what started a house fire that has now claimed four lives.19 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandOne injured in early morning caravan fireThe cause of the fire is not yet known.19 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Community spirit shines in WhitiangaNeighbours of Whitianga residents who lost their homes in this week's bush fires have been rallying around - donating food, clothing and time to support the recovery effort. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Jan 05:09 AM
New ZealandCoromandel fire: Residents assess damageJani Dennis and Paul Lee came perilously close to losing everything in this week's devastating bush fire which ravaged 70 hectares of land at the tip of the peninsula.19 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandFears Coromandel fire could spreadThe forecasted weather bomb has seen a change in wind direction at the scene of the massive bush fire south of Whitianga.19 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandRobbery and burglary investigatedChristchurch police are investigating two incidents in the city, the latest was when a man entered a tavern yesterday with a sawn-off shotgun.18 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandNgaruawahia scrub fire containedThe Hakarimata Track is not in danger from the fire, but remains closed this morning.18 Jan 05:20 PM
PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zoneAt least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On Air18 Jan 09:50 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zoneAt least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On AirWatch18 Jan 09:46 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for burning down family homeA Dunedin man who burned down his family home four days after his marriage fell apart has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.18 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandWhitianga wildfire: 'It was everywhere'They described it as explosive, extreme and rampant; and tonight the wildfire that cost residents of an idyllic Whitianga peninsula their homes is burning on.18 Jan 05:24 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Part of iconic Coromandel lifestyle destroyedCoromandel MP Scott Simpson on the damage caused by a devastating fire, which destroyed at least six homes. The Wilderland Sustainable Community was hit hard - with buildings, equipment and crops destroyed. Made with funding from NZ On Air18 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandWild Whitianga fire: 'Everything's gone'Valiant effort by neighbours not enough to save homes of shocked Whitianga locals.18 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandCoromandel fire: 'There's nothing left'Council spokeswoman Rebekah Duffin said the destruction of the Wilderland farm would be a huge blow to the area.17 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandCar arson causes large bush fireA Toyota Altezza was set alight in a carpark near Invercargill.17 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Arthur's Pass firesA fire which burned through 100ha of hillside near Arthur's Pass last week and four more fires on Saturday are suspected to be the work of an arsonist.16 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandOne injured, homes threatened by blazeA person is injured and homes threatened during an overnight house fire.16 Jan 04:29 PM
New ZealandFire on southern sandspit out of controlA vegetation fire is burning out of control on a sandspit at the bottom of the South Island.15 Jan 04:34 PM
New ZealandFire deliberately lit, authorities sayA large vegetation fire that came within five metres of a new Blenheim subdivision and forced the evacuation of 60 homes was deliberately lit, authorities have confirmed.14 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandFire crews face challenging conditionsCrews battling a suspicious vegetation fire near Blenheim are facing challenging conditions.14 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in Blenheim 'suspicious'A bush fire which threatened homes near Blenheim this afternoon is being treated as suspicious.14 Jan 07:42 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Northland fireA 20-year-old Kaipara man is appearing in the Whangarei District Court today on one charge of arson.13 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandArthur's Pass fire flares up againA blaze near Arthur's Pass has flared up again, almost one week after it first broke out.13 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandOne injured in chemical spillStaff have been evacuated from a Countdown supermarket at Warkworth north of Auckland, because of a chemical leak.13 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandHouse fire leaves extensive damageA property has been extensively damaged after a house fire near Westport on Friday night.13 Jan 11:12 AM
New ZealandYoung couple sought after Rat Pt firePolice are confident a white van seen in the area did not cause the blaze. They are now looking for a dark coloured station wagon.13 Jan 12:31 AM
EnvironmentCampfire caused Glenorchy's Rat Point fireThe fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.12 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after tank of nitric acid spillsA 200-litre drum of nitric acid was punctured by a forklift in West Auckland this afternoon, injuring two people.12 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandGlenorchy bushfire under control, power back on, investigation continuesA huge scrub fire that has destroyed 150ha near Queenstown is now under control but it's still going to take days to put out as police investigate the cause.11 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandFires take the country by stormSeveral blazes over the past 24 hours have kept firefighters across the country on their toes.11 Jan 04:47 PM
New ZealandProbe into fatal fire draws a blankThe cause of the tragic fire that killed three members of a Flat Bush family just before Christmas remains undetermined.11 Jan 03:22 AM
