New ZealandPerson dies in Christchurch house fireThree roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze. 11 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandShowgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closedA fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.11 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandWellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residentsSeven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to comeOPINION: Fires loom over our summer months as the world warms, climate scientists say.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with policeFire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.09 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandEvacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'09 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fireCamps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.09 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fireFirefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie OliverWatch08 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
New ZealandTwo large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in CanterburyFire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.08 Dec 10:38 AM
New ZealandNorthland and other regions at high risk for wildfiresHigh fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.08 Dec 01:55 AM
WorldTrump and Macron lead VIPs at Notre Dame's grand reopeningFrom ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.07 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury fire expected to be contained SaturdayThe fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under controlThe fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.06 Dec 03:45 AM
World'Zero tolerance': Aussie PM condemns masked arsonists after fire engulfs Melbourne synagogueMelbourne synagogue gutted by fire; police hunt masked arsonists.06 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash firePeter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnightCrews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island. 05 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandHelicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper HuttMore than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.04 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandHelicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in TaurangaA helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya BatesonWatch04 Dec 02:54 AM
New Zealand15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay homeFire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.03 Dec 06:52 AM
New ZealandOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTemu launches investigation after charger sparks Auckland fire: 'deeply concerned'The blaze caused significant damage to the top floor of the family's house.01 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandWebsite warning: Cheap Temu charger sparks Auckland house fireA cheap phone charger bought online resulted in a fire which tore through a family home.01 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandHastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidanceThe call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar burnt home had nobody living in it, police confirmThe house was recently sold for $1.1 million.26 Nov 10:45 PM
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
