New ZealandOtago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinemaThe town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.06 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facilityDozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.Watch04 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandMajor fire erupts at Auckland waste station, 10 fire trucks on sceneFirefighters were called to Captain Springs Rd at 4.20am.04 Feb 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: Billionaires want Herne Bay trees axed, two bookings at SkyCity’s convention centreIs the money being cited really what it will cost to fix apartments near Eden Park?03 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandVegetation fire in RemueraA Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four appliances were sent to the vegetation fire in Remuera. Video / Tony Van, SuppliedWatch03 Feb 01:56 AM
World'Just amazing': Bus driver hailed a hero after house fire rescueA school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.02 Feb 08:23 PM
WorldLA fires fully contained after burning for three weeksThe blazes resulted in the deaths of about 30 people and displaced thousands more.01 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chairThe fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.31 Jan 05:00 AM
EntertainmentEverything to know about the 2025 Grammy AwardsThe Grammys will take place on Monday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.31 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the chaos: The 24 hours when LA went up in flamesNew York Times: How missteps fuelled California's fire catastrophe. 30 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol stationAn employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.30 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandScrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 containedThe fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.30 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hitNYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDumped car set alight in dunesFirefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.29 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandEmergency services contained a large scrub fire north of WellingtonThe blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhat’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires. 28 Jan 11:13 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is the California wildfires insurance gap possible in NZ?OPINION: New Zealand is the second-riskiest country in the world for natural hazards.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disasterFire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:05 AM
New Zealand‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressedA scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.24 Jan 02:31 AM
World‘Get out’: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los AngelesThe new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.22 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandHamilton scrap yard fireFire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.Watch21 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigateIt took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.21 Jan 02:21 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay AirportThe fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.21 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”20 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandFire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.20 Jan 07:41 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiPlumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countrysideWatch20 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere MountainNew images show the extent of the damage on the maunga. 19 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldCalmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visitThe fires have claimed at least 27 lives.18 Jan 11:57 PM
