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
New ZealandFires cost schools millionsAuckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCritical fire victim will miss family's funeralThe Auckland man who lost three family members in a horrific house fire last month is still critically injured and will not be able 03 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandFamous Kiwi pub in London burns downKiwis in London are mourning the loss of a popular local watering hole which burned down in a New Year's Eve blaze.02 Jan 09:41 PM
WorldKiwis injured in Thai fireworks explosion"My whole body was burning; I could feel sparks stinging my face," said Kiwi traveller at New Year's Eve fireworks display.02 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton's Mexico restaurant damaged by fireA Mexican restaurant in Hamilton's CBD has been damaged by fire early today.02 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandCar fire leaves woman seriously burntA woman is in a serious condition after suffering severe burns to 25 per cent of her body in a car fire.02 Jan 10:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in KaiapoiFirefighters in Kaiapoi, North of Christchurch, are attending a large blaze near the Waimakariri River this afternoon.01 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandFire crews remain at Matai fireThe fire burning in Matai in the Far North is no longer a threat to people or their homes.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Far North blazeFive helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.31 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandVolcano ablaze, fires threaten homesNew Year's Eve fireworks are believed to have sparked a fire on Mt Wellington's volcanic cone - and in the Far North where buildings and campers were also under threat.31 Dec 09:33 AM
New ZealandGrass fires spread in Sumner, ChristchurchThe Fire Service is responding to multiple reports of a grass fire in Christchurch.31 Dec 08:20 AM
New ZealandFuneral for family destroyed by fireA funeral will be held for an Auckland man's son, wife and mother-in-law this week after a house fire claimed their lives and left 31 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandScrub fire at Peria in the Far NorthFire crews are rushing to a scrub fire at Peria, just south of Mangonui in the Far North.31 Dec 03:54 AM
New Zealand3 suspicious scrub fires near BlenheimFirefighters are battling three scrub fires near Blenheim this afternoon.31 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandDoC sends in choppers to fight bush fireThe Department of Conservation is sending in helicopters this morning to deal with the remnants of a bush fire on the Coromandel.30 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandFirefighters respond to Parnell fireFirefighters responding to reports of smoke at a multi-storey building are using thermal imaging cameras to find the source.30 Dec 04:22 AM
