New ZealandBurns victim's 'flashbacks of flames'A severely burnt Dunedin man wants to thank those who helped him as his skin melted following a 'freak accident'.03 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandFirefighters still battling large blaze near AshburtonFirefighters were this morning still battling a large blaze which ripped through hundreds of hay bales and threatened a house near Ashburton overnight.02 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandFire fighters clearing chemical spillFire fighters are currently working to clean up a chemical spill in Christchurch.01 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandRugby players rush to aid burns victimPort Chalmers rugby players rushed to help a screaming man who was badly burnt in a car fire yesterday.27 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandNo explosion at geothermal stationThe operator of a Northland geothermal plant has denied Fire Service reports 30,000 litres of gas is leaking after an explosion at the site.26 Feb 07:23 PM
WorldPolice hunt coal mine arsonist in choking smogVictoria police are hunting an arsonist who set fire to an open-cut coal mine that has cloaked a nearby town in noxious smog.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze at Masterton Medical CentreA large fire has broken out at the Masterton Medical Centre this evening.25 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandMassive shed fire near CambridgeFirefighters are dampening down hot spots at a rural location near Cambridge following a massive shed fire in the early hours of this morning.24 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandBlaze in Mt WellingtonSwathes of smoke can be seen drifting across East Auckland due to a derelict vehicle and pellet fire in Mt Wellington.22 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandSth Auckland fires under investigationTwo suspicious fires which occurred in South Auckland overnight are under investigation.22 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandAshburton fires suspiciousCanterbury firefighters didn't get much sleep last night with six rural fire around Ashburton, four of which may be linked and are being treated as suspicious.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFire forces two people to abandon small boatTwo people have suffered mild smoke inhalation but are otherwise lucky to walk away after the boat they were on caught fire near Waiheke Island19 Feb 07:18 AM
New ZealandFire leaves residents homelessA fire that gutted a woman's home on Auckland's North Shore also left her neighbour homeless after the blaze spread upstairs in the building.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNeighbours rush to douse fireNeighbours rushed to the rescue of an Auckland woman's home as rubbish piled up in the backyard burst into flames damaging the next-door property this morning.14 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandBoy referred to youth aid after alleged arsonA 13-year-old Ranfurly boy has been referred to Youth Aid after allegedly starting the fire that significantly damaged one of the town's historic buildings.11 Feb 09:04 PM
World50km fire burning out of controlChanging winds add to firefighters' difficulties north of Melbourne.11 Feb 04:30 PM
World'Bush blindness' endangers livesTales of bravery emerging from Australia's worst bushfires since Black Saturday also highlighted a lack of public appreciation of the dangers.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldFire crews flat out despite cool shift in weatherDespite cooler weather and huge defence by more than 6000 firefighters, Victoria was still struggling to bring huge fronts under control as darkness fell last night.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSecurity, clean-ups cost millionsTaxpayers have spent nearly $30 million targeting vandalism at schools in the past two years, while thieves have made off with items such as plastic guttering and wooden seats.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHouses 'explode' in bushfireHomes "exploded" as a massive grassfire that started on Melbourne's northern fringe burned through regional areas, residents say.10 Feb 01:05 AM
