New Zealand‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne MahutaThe 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.01 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire leaves one person in critical conditionThe fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.26 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandFirefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - reportTwo firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns. 26 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandWaipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fireTwenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New Zealand‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoonThe cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.25 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandMan with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lostThe family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fireThe fire was reported after 3pm.24 Feb 04:28 AM
New Zealand‘He’s out there’: Auck residents fear more arson attacks, as footage of carport blaze emergesHooded, masked offender caught on video as he targets cars in Auckland's Greenlane. 24 Feb 02:27 AM
New Zealand'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit GreenlaneA firebug torched a car, tried setting fire to more, on a shared driveway on Kawau Rd about 1.30 last Monday morning. Police are trying to identify and find the culprit.Watch23 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandFire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under carsPolice launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others. 22 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldLA Mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazesThe fires left at least 29 people dead and vast areas in ruins.22 Feb 12:56 AM
New Zealand‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fireThe union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.21 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandBird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risksA veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New Zealand‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fireMultiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.20 Feb 05:00 AM
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New ZealandAftermath of Milldale house fireA large pile of black charred wood and mangled steel is all that is left of the home that went up in flames on Lees St, Milldale, Auckland.Watch20 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at an illegal cannabis cultivation site in Te Atatu SouthPolice are investigating a suspicious house fire that has evidence suggesting the cultivation of cannabis is taking place. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘huge’ blaze in neighbouring Auckland homesMultiple fire crews were called keep the fire from reaching other homes.18 Feb 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing lossesNew CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?18 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandFirefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.17 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandLarge Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under wayThe blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.17 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm causeA witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.16 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandBuilding fire in Wellington CityEmergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandLarge bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuatedState Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.15 Feb 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoPResidents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.13 Feb 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'13 Feb 05:50 PM
Entertainment‘Do better’: US star faces backlash for lashing out at Amazon delivery driver'Yeah blame an underpaid Amazon worker who is already overworked and stressing.'12 Feb 08:42 PM
