WorldResidents ready to fleePets, spare clothes, photo albums, computer equipment and important documents.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldState of emergency as huge fires rageFirefighters continue to wage a relentless battle against massive fires that threaten to engulf the entire Blue Mountains region west of Sydney as temperatures rise again into the 30s.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldFirefighters battle on in NSWThousands of firefighters, some drafted in from other states, will continue attacking massive fronts in New South Wales in a battle that is likely to last for weeks.19 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldArson probe as NSW fires rageResidents of a heritage seaside town devastated by fire on the NSW central coast have described the scene as "apocalyptic".18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSix trucks at scene of Auckland blazeThe Fire Service is at the scene of big house fire on the corner of Mahia Road and Great South Road in Auckland.11 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandFarmers warned to check for nests to avoid firesFederated Farmers has warned farmers to check their machinery for starling nests to avoid tractor fires this summer.08 Oct 10:54 PM
New ZealandStrong winds hit AucklandStrong winds have caused significant but localised damage on Auckland's North Shore this evening.08 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandFatal arson 'unpredictable'There was no way for the caregivers of a teen to have known her behaviour would escalate to setting fire to her ex-boyfriend's house, killing his mother, a Coroner has ruled.08 Oct 03:21 AM
New ZealandWanted woman starts firePolice attempting to arrest a woman near Levin ended up trying to rescue her after she allegedly started a fire in her own home.08 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandInvestigators return to Chch house fire scene todayFire investigators are returning to the scene of a house fire in Christchurch today.07 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandDog saves family from suspicious fireA barking dog saved a family from serious injury after a suspicious blaze tore through a Lower Hutt house this morning.05 Oct 01:40 AM
New ZealandFire badly damages Blenheim food warehouseA Blenheim food warehouse has been badly damaged in a fire overnight.04 Oct 06:54 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson: Mystery hospital deathA German forensics expert has been asked to help police solve the mysterious death of a woman while being treated in hospital for burns she suffered in a suspected arson.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire drama in ChristchurchFour houses have been engulfed and destroyed and people are being evacuated as a large fire burns out of control south of Christchurch on Thursday, 10 January 2013. 01 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandElderly firebug jailed for seven yearsAn elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years today after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson.30 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandYoung NZer dies in Aussie house fireA popular young Aucklander has died in a house fire at his Australian home, leaving his close-knit family devastated.28 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandLightning may have caused small fire at Wellington ZooA small fire in the roof of Wellington Zoo's cafe may have been caused by a lightning strike.25 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandHouse 'unliveable' after fire in HamiltonA woman and her young nephew had a lucky escape after their home caught fire, causing severe damage to almost half the house.24 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandNeighbour, 89, fights fire"It was a shock", said 89-year-old Edna Harrison, but it didn't stop her walking into her neighbour's burning home to try to help him put out the blaze with a garden hose.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWellington house destroyed by fireAn abandoned Wellington house was destroyed by a suspicious fire today. Smoke from the fire could be seen from as far away as Wellington Airport.13 Sep 03:57 AM
