WorldAthletes flee as fire threatens OlympicsAthletes have been forced to evacuate the Olympic track as a large bushland burns close to the stadiums.15 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandHazardous waste spill at Fonterra plantFire crews and Fonterra staff are cleaning up after two hazardous cleaning agents spilled at a plant overnight.15 Aug 07:08 PM
New ZealandFire damages Timaru plastics factoryA Timaru factory has been damaged after a heating unit used for plastics moulds caught fire.15 Aug 05:33 PM
WorldFire explosion at apartment leaves 2 deadTwo people died and 34 were injured after a huge fire broke at a Maryland apartment complex forcing residents to toss children from upper floors.11 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandGolf clubhouse on fireWatch: More than 30 firefighters are attempting to put out a chimney fire at the Jack's Point Golf Course clubhouse, near Queenstown, this morning.09 Aug 10:30 PM
WorldMother dies in fire sparked by dryerA mother killed by a faulty tumble dryer which a manufacturer had failed to recall - despite the model being responsible for 20 previous fires.08 Aug 07:44 PM
WorldFire kills 13 in French barThirteen people are dead and six injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar in the French city of Rouen.06 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandBlacklisted fire truck put 'lives at risk'Auckland firefighters refuse to use the city's main fire truck due to safety fears.03 Aug 07:33 PM
New ZealandATVs destroyed in suspicious blazeNine quad bikes have been destroyed in a suspicious blaze overnight.03 Aug 05:20 PM
New ZealandMan who died in Christchurch fire namedThe man whose body was found in a burnt out unit in Christchurch last week has been named.03 Aug 03:38 AM
BusinessFire-gutted villa sells for $1.5mAn Auckland family plans to make a fire-gutted Grey Lynn villa their home after purchasing it at auction.02 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandHistoric garden building in flamesA workshop at the historic Keirunga Gardens in Havelock North has been seriously damaged by fire.02 Aug 06:10 PM
New ZealandPigs flee Ohakune fireA sow breaking free from her burning pen alerted her owner to the fire catching onto the side of his house. The fire started in an 01 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at Invercargill businessFirefighters are at the scene of a large fire at an Invercargill business early this morning.30 Jul 12:43 PM
New ZealandFire at Queenstown homeQueenstown firefighters have put out the flames at a house which caught alight in the early hours of this morning.29 Jul 07:44 PM
New ZealandBoiling baby bottles smoke up houseFive people had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a pot being used to sterilise baby bottles was left on the stove.29 Jul 07:27 PM
New ZealandFire-gutted house on market: 'it will sell'A character villa gutted by fire is on the market - with suggestions the 1900s classic could be saved.29 Jul 06:59 AM
New ZealandFurther investigations to identify fire victimPolice are still working to identify a man who died in a Christchurch fire on Wednesday.29 Jul 05:07 AM
New ZealandEight workers injured in Auckland fireEight workers are being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Sleepyhead store in South Auckland.28 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandBody found after fire at Christchurch flatThe body was found by police and fire investigators while examining the scene of a fire that happened in the early hours at a Rutherford St address in Woolston.28 Jul 03:55 AM
CrimeSuspected arson evidence splattered on kindy wallsA blazing wheelie bin, exploding spaghetti, and a hunt for the culprit through the dark streets of Whanganui made for an eventful 27 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandChopper being used to fight forestry fireThe large blaze is on a steep hillside off Aropaoanui Road, north of Napier.27 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandHouse fire near ChristchurchThere has been a serious house fire near Christchurch this afternoon, but no one is hurt.27 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandDunedin police seeking information on car firesA car burnt out in Dunedin is added to a police investigation, into a recent string of car fires.27 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandFlat fire in ChristchurchFire safety officers investigating the cause of a large fire in a two-storey block of flats in Christchurch this morning.26 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandManawatu blaze death 'real tragedy'Fire chief calls today's death "real tragedy" but dismayed at lack of smoke alarms.24 Jul 05:35 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire in central ChristchurchAnother suspicious blaze has broken out in an abandoned apartment block in central Christchurch.21 Jul 05:45 PM
New ZealandFire damages homes in upper North IslandTwo homes North Island homes damaged in overnight fires.20 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandTeen taken to hospital with burnsA teenager has been taken to hospital after suffering burns while trying to start a fire using petrol.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Hamilton house fireFirefighters are battling a house fire in Hamilton after they were called to the property.20 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandFamily flee after pot catches fireUnwatched pot bursts into flames but family safe after smoke alarm warning.18 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandBurnt boy: 'He's a tough little fella'Hamiora Reihana is in a critical condition in hospital after the T-shirt he was wearing caught fire and he suffered burns to about 30 per cent of his body.18 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house fireFirefighters are battling a "well-involved" house fire near Ngaruawahia.18 Jul 02:14 AM
New ZealandFire engulfs derelict houseEmergency crews are at a large house fire in Castor Bay in Auckland, tonight.17 Jul 08:13 AM
