New ZealandGas leak on fishing vesselA commercial fishing vessel is at the centre of a gas leak in Tauranga this morning.02 Nov 04:12 PM
New ZealandMan burnt after suspicious fireOne man said he was driving along Beach Road in Milford when the ground shook, and a building exploded.02 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandFatal fire at Invercargill flats 'not suspicious'A blaze which killed a man at a block of flats in Invercargill does not appear to be suspicious, a Fire Service authority says.01 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandFire at Ranfurly arts centreA fire has affected the Maniototo Arts Centre in Ranfurly this morning.01 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: 'Get out, get out'A person screamed for sleeping residents to flee their homes as fire raced through a block of Invercargill flats early today.01 Nov 07:59 PM
New ZealandPub needs idiot-proof roof after loaded log fireAn "idiot" pub patron is said to have caused the Rose and Shamrock's wooden roof to catch fire on Monday night. The Irish and English-themed 01 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating house fire in ManawatuA house fire in Manawatu is being treated as suspicious.01 Nov 09:34 AM
New ZealandHamilton tyre shop blaze 'undetermined'Investigators of the huge blaze which destroyed a near century-old family business say they are unable to pinpoint the cause of the 01 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandLightning bolt sets Hunua house on fireA south Auckland home was set alight by a lightning bolt during yesterday's violent thunderstorms.01 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandKapiti Coast home engulfed by fireA two-storey home on the Kapiti Coast has been severely damaged in an early morning blaze.31 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire destroys woman's homeA woman whose home was destroyed by fire at the weekend said she had been receiving threats. Donna Moon lost all her possessions 31 Oct 07:04 AM
New ZealandMasked robber's arson, robbery rampageMasked intruders are being investigated by police in relation to two separate incidents.31 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in PapatoetoeFirefighters have been called to a house fire in Papatoetoe, South Auckland.30 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after house fireOne person was transported to hospital after an Invercargill house was engulfed by fire this evening.29 Oct 07:57 AM
WorldWatch: Another jet explodes on US runwayIn the second fiery incident involving a plane at a United States airport, a FedEx plane caught fire today at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.28 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched into Bluff house fireAn investigator has been called in to determine if a house fire in Southland is suspicious.27 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandCause of Hamilton blaze still unknownFire investigators have narrowed down where Monday's blaze in Hamilton started, but just exactly what caused it remains unclear.26 Oct 06:48 PM
New ZealandAsbestos risk as fire clean-up continuesAn unstable and fire-damaged wall will remain in place when fire investigators begin their painstaking work of trying to figure out 25 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandAsbestos check before fire probe startsAn unstable and fire-damaged wall is impeding an investigation into the blaze of a Hamilton tyre shop which was gutted by fire.24 Oct 06:31 AM
New ZealandAsbestos risk in Hamilton tyre shop fireHamilton firefighters are being hosed down due to concerns of an asbestos risk with a massive blaze at a tyre shop.24 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandFire at Heinz Wattie's plantA fire broke out at 2am at the Heinz Watties plant in Hastings this morning.23 Oct 04:22 PM
New ZealandStolen car on fire at Waikumete CemeteryPolice and the Fire Service are at a West Auckland cemetery tonight following reports a car within the grounds is on fire.23 Oct 07:15 AM
New ZealandWoman jumps for her life from blazeA woman jumped from a burning flat in Dunedin earlier today.22 Oct 11:50 PM
WorldToddler dies in fire with dog at his sideAuthorities believe the dog tried to protect the boy.22 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandGirl dies after fire lit by young siblingDetails of a house fire in Onehunga where a 6-year-old girl perished and her six siblings survived have been revealed by the Coroner.20 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandFire Service fights blaze at Westport houseFire crews are the scene of a house fire in Westport this evening. A spokeswoman for the NZ Fire Service said they were called to 17 Oct 06:26 AM
AirlinesTaking a Note 7 on a plane could land you a finePassengers who try to carry Samsung Note 7 smartphones on flights will have them confiscated and may face fines in the US.16 Oct 05:08 PM
AirlinesQantas, Jetstar ban Galaxy Note 7Qantas and Jetstar have followed suit from other airlines, banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.15 Oct 11:58 PM
AirlinesAir NZ puts total ban on Samsung Note 7Air New Zealand is banning Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.15 Oct 10:23 AM
New ZealandNo precedent in firefighter crash, says serviceThe Fire Service is looking at what the conviction of a firefighter on the way to an emergency means for the future.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandCar fire suspiciousA car caught mysteriously caught fire in Panmure this morning.13 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandOld Raupunga store burns to groundThe old Raupunga store burnt to the ground on Thursday morning. Wairoa chief fire officer Grant Duley said they were called to property 13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Christchurch house fireTwo people have received burns in a house fire in Christchurch this evening.13 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandCar 'toast' after crashing into houseFire crews are at a property in West Auckland tonight after a vehicle caught fire after crashing into a house.12 Oct 10:09 AM