New ZealandOne injured in Waiheke Island fireOne person has been seriously injured in a fire on Waiheke Island.11 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Glenorchy fireThe fire that cut off a small community near Queenstown is now under police investigation.11 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze could take 5 days to put outA campfire has sparked a major bushfire that continues to burn out-of-control near Queenstown.10 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandBurnt gecko likely to surviveA protected green gecko which suffered severe burns to its four feet during a scrub fire in Northland is expected to survive but won't 10 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandMedical centre on fire in OtahuhuFirefighters have extinguished a blaze at a medical centre in South Auckland.10 Jan 08:36 AM
New ZealandFamily left with nothing after house fireBut at least they managed to escape thanks to smoke alarms.09 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandFirefighters in peril as gear failsAuckland firefighters have blacklisted a fleet of new fire trucks after water was reduced to a trickle with firefighters inside a burning house.09 Jan 04:38 PM
New ZealandChildcare centre goes up in flamesA kohanga reo has gone up in smoke in the central North Island.09 Jan 11:09 AM
New ZealandTotal fire ban across Northland from tonightSUP080117NADFIRE3.JPGA number of suspicious or carelessly-lit fires, like this one at Pipiwai on Saturday has sparked a total fire 09 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandFire on Mt Horrible causes traffic delaysMotorists travelling between the West Coast and Canterbury today were urged to go through Lewis Pass after an early morning fire at 09 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandMahia scrub fire site remains volatileRural fire crews were confronted with another flare-up this morning at Mahia after a night of damping and monitoring a major grass and scrub fire.08 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandSH73 opens after fire containedRocks have been cleared from the road and drivers should travel with caution.08 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandAnother day, another no summerSouth-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.08 Jan 05:26 PM
New ZealandSouth Island scrub fire closes roadHelicopters are on their way to a scrub fire in a remote South Island mountainous region.08 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandKids responsible for large scrub fireThe three children aged five, eight and nine have been referred to Youth Aid.07 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandFirefighters plead with people to get permitsFirefighters are pleading with people in the top half of the North Island to get a permit before lighting fires outside.07 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNo damage to properties in Kawau Island blazeThe fire on Kawau Island, northeast of Auckland, has turned out to be not as bad as first thought.07 Jan 09:29 PM
WorldPolice appear to snap a selfie in front of burning homeHome video appears to show a pair of cops taking a selfie as fire engulfs a home behind them.07 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandScrub fire spreads in NorthlandTen Fire Service trucks are on their way to the scene.07 Jan 08:46 AM
New ZealandSpeedboat fire with three on boardA Fire Service spokesman said they are heading to the boat near Mabel Island together with Coastguard.07 Jan 07:45 AM
New ZealandBach destroyed in Kawau Island fireAt least one bach has been destroyed and other properties are being evacuated after fire broke out on Kawau Island tonight.07 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to Mangatangi blazeThree houses are no longer under threat from a spreading gorse fire in Mangatangi, Waikato.07 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandFonterra building filled with smokeFonterra's Takanini building is filled with smoke - 30 firefighters are currently on the ground.07 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in GisborneEmergency services are battling a scrub fire in Gisborne.06 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandFire victims forced to move to HamiltonA Morrinsville family remain homeless after fire ripped through their home just after Christmas. The McRaes are now having to look 06 Jan 12:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighting pilot's fishy surpriseA fire fighting helicopter pilot had an unexpected passenger hitch a ride in his monsoon bucket on Monday.05 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandBlaze forces evacuationsTwo helicopters and 10 fire appliances are being used to fight a blaze that has engulfed four hectares of pine trees north of Helensville.05 Jan 12:44 AM
New Zealand'The best mother has left us all alone'Daughter makes a heartfelt tribute to her mother at the funeral of three family members who died in a tragic house fire just before Christmas.05 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandFire crews attend scrap metal blazeFirefighters are battling a blaze at a scrap metal yard in Silverdale, north of Auckland, this morning.04 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandFlat Bush fire victims to be farewelledThe funeral for the three family members killed in a Flat Bush house fire will be held in Manukau today.04 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMore pain for fire familyPolice are investigating complaints about a social media appeal for a Morrinsville family who lost everything in a house fire.03 Jan 11:20 PM
WorldFour siblings killed with mouse poisonA teen and her three young brothers have been gassed to death by a lethal pesticide sprayed under their Texas home.03 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandNeighbours save residents from blazeNeighbours of a Hamilton house on fire woke the sleeping family in time to escape with their lives.03 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandTaupo Bay fire - cause still unknownExactly what caused a huge bush fire in Northland is still being investigated. Several fire crews and two helicopters were needed 03 Jan 08:05 PM
