New ZealandGenerous gesture surprises firefightersA grateful community says thanks to the volunteer firefighters who fought the recent blazes in Christchurch.02 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandKiwi couple find holiday home in ashesA Kiwi couple have returned to total destruction after a blaze left their holiday home near Taupo in ashes.01 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandMayor: 'We avoided a catastrophe'Helicopters will return at dawn to see the damage caused by yesterday's wildfire north of Christchurch.01 Mar 04:07 PM
New ZealandHow climate change could put us in dangerTravel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.01 Mar 07:59 AM
New Zealand'No Plan B' for those delayed by firesLarge fires near the Hanmer Springs turnoff on the Lewis Pass Rd have brought traffic to a standstill and cut power in the area.01 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandArsonists destroy children's playgroundArsonists leave $40,000 bill after setting fire to slides in children's playground.28 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Long Bay bush fireFirefighters are battling a bush fire on Auckland's North Shore.28 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after car fire in LeestonA man suffering serious injuries is to be flown to hospital after a car fire in Canterbury.28 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in Christchurch house fireA fire service spokesman said the injured person suffered burns to their arm.27 Feb 08:12 AM
New ZealandShed goes up in flames in West AucklandFire crews have rushed to West Auckland where a shed has gone up in flames.26 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandChristchurch asked to conserve waterChristchurch residents are being asked to conserve water while water levels are restored following the Port Hills fires.26 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandNobody home during house fireIt's now thought nobody was home when a Mangakino home went up in flames this morning.26 Feb 07:54 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: 11 cordons still activeEleven cordons are still up and 150 firefighters on the ground in Christchurch.26 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandPride Parade: 'Hey your car's on fire'A quick thinking member of the public put out a car fire during the pride parade after an Air New Zealand truck caught fire.25 Feb 08:40 AM
New ZealandOne injured in Hamilton house fireEmergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.25 Feb 06:59 AM
New ZealandControversial pig pen burned downMike King's appearance at the piggery near Levin helped in the campaign to ban on sow crates.25 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandPort Hills: Non-residents not welcomeWhile cordons on the Port Hills have been relaxed, Civil Defence says non-residents are still banned from the area25 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandHero pilot 'always someone who served'Hero chopper pilot Steve Askin was a man who valued serving others, father Paul says.25 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandPaintball gutted by fire will have to be demolishedA building at a paintball park south of Auckland that's been gutted by fire will probably have to be demolished.24 Feb 11:30 PM
WorldAre these the worst bank robbers ever?The thickest thieves ever have burnt an ATM they were trying to rob... And everything inside it.24 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandAerial footage shows fire damageAmazing aerial footage shows the extent of the fire damage in the Port Hills.24 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to support school'Nothing suspicious' found after fire razes Long Bay College technology block.24 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at Port Hills for weeksFirefighting operations could continue at Port Hills for up to a month.23 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandBlaze at Auckland sports bar suspiciousPolice have been called in to investigate a blaze at a Pakuranga sports bar.23 Feb 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Total destruction' after school fireA school already struggling with a tragic start to the year has now lost its technology block to a devastating early morning fire.23 Feb 04:15 PM
New ZealandFree GP visits after Port Hills firesPeople affected by fires may be entitled to free doctor visits.23 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandSatellite pictures show fire devastationBurned vegetation clear in satellite images of Christchurch Port Hills.22 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandGood news on Port Hills fire effortFirefighters are pulling back from the Worsleys area, as the situation in Christchurch continues to improve.22 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandSwimming pool helps save Port Hills housesA swimming pool - and quick thinking - helped save the Port Hills last week.22 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandDrug mum starts fire, 6yo and gran dieA house fire which claimed two lives has been linked to "spotting cannabis".22 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandRelief as no one found in blazing homeRelief as no one found inside a South Auckland home badly damaged by fire.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandSuspicious building fire in WarkworthThe fire was in a building in Gumfield Drive.21 Feb 10:40 AM
New ZealandPort Hills 'look like a wasteland'Reporter Georgina Campbell was sent down to Christchurch to help cover the Port Hills fires. Here she tells what she saw.21 Feb 07:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Christchurch Mayor gives update on Port Hills fireChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel gives an update on the Port Hills fire and announces extension of State for EmergencyWatch21 Feb 12:10 AM
