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
New ZealandTwo people rescued from fire in Wellington night shelterTwo people were rescued from a fire in a Wellington night shelter last night. The blaze broke out in an upstairs room of the Taranaki St property around 9.15pm.09 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldAussies flee worst fires since 2009Australia was burning again last night, with homes lost and flames licking at the outskirts of Melbourne as much of South Australia.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire rips through house after weddingFire ripped through a south Auckland house where hundreds of guests were gathering after a wedding this afternoon.07 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling out of control scrub fire near KaiparaA second helicopter equipped with a monsoon bucket has been scrambled to help fire fighters tackle a spreading scrub fire near Kaipara.07 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandPerson dragged from Chch car crashBrave motorists freed a driver after his car rolled and burst into flames on State Highway 1 south of Christchurch this morning.03 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in St Johns warehouseFire fighters are currently battling a large fire which has engulfed a warehouse in St Johns, Auckland.03 Feb 10:35 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire burns near Tane MahutaA suspicious fire is burning about 10km south of the country's largest Kauri, Tane Mahuta.02 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandFire crews called in to help VictoriaWhen Australia burns, Northland firefighters are often called across the ditch to help douse the fires.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo drivers cut out of cars after head-on collisionTwo drivers have been cut out of their respective vehicles with the jaws of life following a head-on crash near Taupo this morning.30 Jan 08:50 PM
