New ZealandWatch: Smoke billows across Wellington as emergency services scramble to house fireFive crews are still on site working to fully extinguish the fire.26 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s BayForecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.26 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead after grass fire in Far North townshipPolice said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.25 Nov 05:51 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."21 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: Derelict house burns again - arson inquiry under wayA derelict house in Kaiti has burned again after fire damaged it four years ago.20 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandHistoric railway station building bounces back from arson attackThe station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos show dramatic blaze spreading up Māngere Mountain overnightFenz had 28 firefighters working to tame the 'rapidly spreading' fire.20 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire rages in Te PunaResidents are being evacuated from homes at risk from a scrub fire near Te Puna in Western Bay of Plenty.Video / Chelsea NormanWatch20 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandHomeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fireFire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFaulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fireThe Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.19 Nov 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We're devastated': Sheds, caravan destroyed, house severely damaged by fireWind-fanned flames destroyed two sheds, a caravan and badly damaged a house.17 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandHelicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fireSmoke was billowing from a hillside bushfire near Mohaka about 4.50pm on Thursday.15 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandPeople seen running from suspicious fire in vacant Hastings housePolice would like to hear from any Lowe St residents who may have CCTV footage.13 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandFlame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's bestDurie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centreEight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.13 Nov 10:33 AM
New ZealandNeighbours to the rescue after Whangārei property starts billowing smokeNeighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday13 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandOne person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in RaumangaA person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon12 Nov 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fireThe school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.11 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim diesPolice were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.11 Nov 01:06 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flatsThe man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.07 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fireThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.07 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire at funeral home in Greymouth extinguishedFire and Emergency was called to the blaze at Westland Funeral Services on Tainui St.06 Nov 07:18 AM
New ZealandPhotos from inside gutted Auckland mosque show scale of damagePolice have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.06 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandOpen day at Whatatutu fire stationAn open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.06 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle house blaze in Glen EdenAt its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil GlenWatch06 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandFour fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quietTe Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.06 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandArrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blazePolice have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.05 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandFirefighters from across Auckland were kept busy last night during Guy FawkesFire and Emergency received a steady stream of calls throughout the evening for bush, tree, and grass fires caused by fireworks. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Nov 05:41 PM
New ZealandElderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flatsThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.05 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandPolice say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.05 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland mosque fire: Senior member claims it was target of alleged hate crimeThe fire gutted the interior of the concrete building.04 Nov 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fireIt was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.04 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandMassive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissionsThe 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.04 Nov 04:00 PM
