New ZealandHouse-fire deaths: Witness changes evidenceTensions rose near the end of day one into an inquest into the deaths of three young Hamilton people after one of the witnesses changed his evidence.13 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandFire at St John's Church caused by failure of fluorescent lightsNOT SUSPICIOUS: Fire investigators have revealed the fire at St John's Church last week was not suspicious. PHOTO/FILE A_080217bf20.JPG The 13 Feb 05:13 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldMan accuses French police of raping himRiots have broken out in France after a black man was sexually assaulted by police - who claim it was an accident.12 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandFire engulfs Luggate homeA home in Luggate was well ablaze by the time firefighters arrived at the property.12 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Taupo bush fire for daysA bush fire near a Taupo native forest is well under control but it will take crews another few days to make sure it's completely out.12 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandCampervan explosion seriously burns manA man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.11 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandFire at abandoned Westport houseAn abandoned house has burnt down overnight in Westport.11 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandTwo house fires break out in North IslandTwo serious house fires have broken out in the North Island.11 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLarge bush fire near Taupo contained but not outA large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.11 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandHoon Hay fire victim namedPolice have named the person who died in a shed fire in Christchurch on Thursday as 51-year-old Savita Devi Naidu.11 Feb 01:39 AM
World'I promised my wife I wouldn't die'The man who spent two hours trapped in a dam by an excavator has described how he survived in an emotional interview on the Today show.10 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandPassenger heard 'an almighty explosion'A passenger aboard a cruise ship on which a crew member died has recounted the harrowing scenes which followed the incident. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.09 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandFire brings Auckland trains to a haltA small fire near the railway line between Parnell and Newmarket brought some Auckland trains a halt and caused delays for commuters 09 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandBody found after Christchurch shed fireA person is dead after a shed fire in Christchurch this morning.08 Feb 08:58 PM
BusinessNever-ending Samsung Note 7 fiascoIt appears that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is not over yet. A "minor fire" broke out at the factory that manufactures the malicious 08 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandLocals devastated by Rotorua church fireHeartbreak in church community after devastating Rotorua fire.08 Feb 06:59 PM
World'Willpower to live' saves trapped manA man was up to his nose in water after his excavator rolled into a dam and trapped him there for two hours.08 Feb 06:05 PM
New ZealandHoney fire: Pollution experts called inPollution experts are being called in to deal with sticky residue left in water used to fight a major fire.07 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in ChristchurchFirefighters are battling a blaze that has broken out at Airborne Honey in Christchurch.07 Feb 09:38 AM
New ZealandHouse torched in suspicious blazeA fire that destroyed a house and car in West Auckland overnight is believed to be suspicious.06 Feb 04:23 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn up to help fire orphanA community fundraiser for an 11-year-old girl orphaned by a fatal east Auckland house fire drew hundreds, organisers say.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people treated after fire rips through North Shore homeThree people are treated for smoke inhalation after fire engulfs a home.05 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandDriver injured in crash with truck near NelsonA man has been flown to hospital with multi-trauma injuries after his car collided with the back of a truck near Nelson this morning. It's 05 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandFirer cuts power to thousands of homesPower was cut to many parts of Northland following a large scrub fire near Whangarei late yesterday.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire closes Christchurch to Greymouth train lineA fire burning on the tracks of the Christchurch to Greymouth rail line has brought the TranzAlpine and some freight services to a 04 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire destroys shedA fire has destroyed a shed in Ngaruawahia over night.03 Feb 05:18 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle scrub fire in PaihiaA helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze 03 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandFire: One treated for smoke inhalationA person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a garage fire in Pukekohe this afternoon.03 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandChildren risk lives raiding burned homeChildren in Levin have been risking their lives to raid a home ravaged by fire, giving the home owner more anxiety.02 Feb 08:35 PM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty to 10 arson chargesA Northland man has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of arson and elected to have a jury trial. Andrew Lee Searle, 20, of Te Kopuru02 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandArson fears in ChCh house fireThe third serious house fire in Canterbury this week has badly damaged a home. Police suspect arson.02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandCouple sleep as flat fills with smokeFirefighters were forced to break into a Bishopdale flat prevent a fire while the couple inside slept.01 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out overnight in Far North at Lake OhiaFire has raced through native scrubland in the bed of a dried-out lake in the Far North.01 Feb 04:15 PM
