New Zealand‘Significant delays’: Grass fire breaks out beside Auckland’s Southern MotorwayMotorists are advised to pass the scene with extra care this afternoon.29 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeating source likely cause of hot tub fireFirefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.23 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car engulfed in flames in suspicious Auckland fireIntense smoke and flames could be seen coming from the fully-engulfed car.21 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandChurch minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fireThe family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating firePeter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze. 21 Mar 06:00 PM
Travel newsAir New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fireBlaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.21 Mar 06:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rulesAbout 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.19 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Mar 03:20 PM
New ZealandThird Abbott St fire in three weeksA barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started. 19 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSix years after NZICC fire, court case loomsThe case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.18 Mar 10:26 PM
World‘Grief is immeasurable’: 59 dead in horror nightclub fire59 people died and 155 were injured after a hip-hop concert turned to tragedy.16 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking. 16 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldWatch: American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airportPassengers climbed on to the wing of the plane to escape the flames and smoke.14 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandReports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdownThe fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.14 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’ 'It doesn’t happen often.'12 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandTe Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic carsA Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.12 Mar 05:18 AM
New ZealandNapier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnessesPolice are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.12 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi house fireA house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandHouse fire rapidly spreading across two properties in CanterburyFlames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home. 11 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate arson as cause of Frankton fireIt took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.10 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fireFire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.10 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large commercial building ablaze in HamiltonEmergency services are responding.09 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Northland wildfire amid total fire banThe fire started near Kaikohe and spread over 10 hectares of scrub.07 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandUp in flames: Whangārei dry cleaning fire leaves customers shortThe company's insurance does not cover replacement of customer items burnt in the blaze.07 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and CoromandelFire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.07 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fireFrederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.06 Mar 01:00 AM
