BusinessBillionaire's workers rebuild wharenuiA Russian billionaire's workers are helping Maori plan a new Northland meeting house after a devastating fire.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrass fire closes congested motorwayA congested motorway north of Christchurch was closed briefly tonight after a smoky grass fire on the roadside.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at Christchurch kindyA Christian early childhood centre in Christchurch escaped damage after a suspicious fire on the property last night.12 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandFire risk high in South IslandFarmers and rural householders are being warned about starting fires after a "crazy" seven hours by South Island firefighters tackling small rural blazes today.11 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandBabies saved as fire engulfs homeTwo young women and two children escaped a blaze which destroyed a Napier house in less than half an hour and closed the city's busiest thoroughfare last night.09 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHuge risk expands fire banA total fire ban is across Otago as authorities warn of extreme risk of a major blaze which could take weeks to put out.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters contain 'dangerous' fireFirefighters have contained a large fire at a car wrecking yard in Invercargill.06 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fire being treated as suspiciousA plantation fire that blazed through Pines Beach in north Canterbury yesterday is being treated as suspicious.06 Jan 03:16 AM
New ZealandHamilton fire: Police search for answersPolice are still unable to determine what caused a house fire that killed three people in November, but say they are committed to finding answers.06 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandOnline gift store wrecked by fire in AucklandAn online gift store in suburban Auckland has been badly damaged by a fire overnight.05 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury plantation fireFirefighters have managed to contain a large plantation fire north of Christchurch which at its peak saw the evacuation of 40 nearby homes.Watch05 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury plantation fire containedFirefighters have managed to contain a large plantation fire north of Christchurch which at its peak saw the evacuation of 40 nearby homes.05 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFire chief embarrassed by own farm fireA fire that spread through tinder-dry long grass near Tarras in Central Otago was on a farm belonging to the area's deputy rural fire chief.04 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandNZ fire risk soars with summer heatAs temperatures soar above 30C across parts of the country, so has demand for firefighters as tinder-dry conditions create the perfect environment for forest and scrub fires.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeople rescued from burning charter vesselTwenty-five people were rescued from a charter vessel which appeared to be on fire near Auckland’s Westhaven Marina this afternoon.04 Jan 08:10 AM
New ZealandElderly man rescued from house fire dies in hospitalAn elderly Southland man who suffered burns to most of his body in a house fire on Friday night has died in hospital, police have said today.04 Jan 01:20 AM
WorldSeven homes destroyed in bushfireSeven homes have been confirmed destroyed and many more are suspected to have been lost as a major bushfire continues to burn fiercely through the Adelaide Hills.03 Jan 11:25 PM
WorldAussies flee homes as fires rageThousands of Australians fled their homes yesterday as wildfires raged across the nation's south.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler stable weeks after being badly burnedAn 18-month-old boy who suffered severe burns in an Auckland house fire is now in a stable condition, more than a month after he was rushed to Middlemore Hospital.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandScrub fire threatens West Auckland homesDozens of firefighters battled a fierce bush fire in West Auckland last night that threatened homes and blocked access to residents.Watch26 Dec 08:17 PM
New ZealandBush blaze threatened Auckland homesFirefighters remained at the scene of fierce bush fire in West Auckland overnight to ensure there were no further outbreaks.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandBush fire contained21 fire engines, 70 firefighters and three helicopters have contained a fierce bush fire in West Auckland but will stay in place overnight.26 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandFire in van in West AucklandFirefighters attended a dramatic fire in a van in West Auckland this evening.26 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandSouth Island fires keep emergency crews busyFire crews around the South Island were kept busy with three large and a number of small fires overnight.22 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandInhaling cannabis over lpg heater sparked fireA fire which destroyed a house and damaged another was started by a Dunedin man trying to inhale cannabis over an lpg heater, the Dunedin District Court has been told.16 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured after setting himself alightA 29-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious burns after a domestic incident this morning.15 Dec 05:51 PM
New ZealandResidents flee, cars + house in flamesFire gutted a home and wrecked two cars in the Auckland street John Key once described as a dead-end place.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtaki house fire deliberately litA house fire at a property in Otaki was deliberately lit while the occupants were away on holiday, police say.12 Dec 09:53 PM
