New ZealandBurn-off could land Morgan in courtA prosecution could be in the wind for TradeMe founder Sam Morgan, after a burn-off on his property on Tuesday blanketed Wanaka in smoke.22 Oct 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Appalling' thick smoke chokes WanakaThick smoke from a farmer's burn-off blanketed Wanaka for much of yesterday afternoon, angering some residents and perplexing tourists.21 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after gas bottle explosionPolice are investigating a huffing incident in South Auckland after two people were hurt when a gas bottle exploded this evening.20 Oct 09:03 AM
New ZealandBlaze at Blenheim's Wither Hills 'suspicious'Fire crews have stayed overnight at the scene of a suspicious fire on Blenheim's Wither Hills.19 Oct 06:19 PM
New ZealandBoy suffocated after dirt cave collapsesFriends of a boy buried beneath a mound of dirt ran to neighbouring homes to ask for help yesterday.19 Oct 06:04 AM
New Zealand'Real family man' mournedThe son of a man killed in a controlled scrub burn-off in North Canterbury has paid tribute to "an extraordinary father figure".16 Oct 05:36 AM
New ZealandMan killed during burn-offA man killed in a controlled scrub burn-off near Arthur’s Pass in the South Island was believed to have been overcome by smoke inhalation.15 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandOpen fire ban on council agendaA ban on domestic open fireplaces and old wood burners affecting up to 85,000 homes is being drawn up by Auckland Council.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke houseboat fire not suspiciousThe Waiheke Island boat fire that killed a transient alcoholic and badly injured the boat owner has been deemed not suspicious by fire investigators.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke donation site to help fire victimA Waiheke Island resident has set up a donation site so people can help out the owner of a house boat that burnt out this week, killing another man.09 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandFire strikes Waipu house for second timeA house that survived a previous arson attack was the scene of another suspicious fire last night.08 Oct 06:02 PM
New ZealandFire victim hit rock bottomThe man who died in a Waiheke Island boat fire this week had fallen on hard times, tumbling from a career in architecture into a life of alcohol and transience.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurned man couldn't save friendA distressed man with burns on his face, arms and hands tried desperately to get help for his friend who died in a boat fire at Waiheke Island last night.07 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Waiheke boat blazeOne person has died and another suffered burns after a launch moored at Waiheke Island caught fire last night.06 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle scrub fire in DunedinFirefighters are battling a large scrub fire near Dunedin.05 Oct 08:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters keep watch over schoolA team of firefighters is keeping watch over an Auckland school which was badly damaged in a fire last night.26 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandYour photos: Northcote College on fireAt least 60 firefighers were brought in to tackle the blaze in the technology block of Northcote College its height last night. The fire was spotted by a security guard shortly before 8pm.26 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandFire at Northcote CollegeA building has caught fire at Northcote College, on Auckland’s North Shore.26 Sep 07:21 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at freezing worksA fire has broken out at a freezing works operation in Mataura.19 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandLPG tanker catches fire, blocks Waikato roadAn LPG tanker that caught fire early today is blocking a Waikato road, police say.17 Sep 07:18 PM
