New ZealandHomes evacuated after P lab explodesResidents are returning to their houses this morning following a suspected P lab explosion that has injured at least one man.23 Apr 07:17 AM
New ZealandCar fire accidentally started by toddlerThe fire that engulfed a car with two young children inside while their mother was shopping was accidentally started by a 3-year-old girl.23 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandGirl saves babies in flat fireA 12-year-old bundled newborn twins and another baby through thick black smoke to safety after a pot sterilising bottles sparked a fire in an upper-storey flat.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlazing truck hits houseNeighbours who alerted a family to a burning truck in their front yard early yesterday say it was only luck the house didn't burn down.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandInvestigation to be launched into Northcote fireAn investigation is set to be launched this morning into the cause of a fire in the Auckland suburb of Northcote.10 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandPost-mortem for Tokoroa house fire victimA post-mortem examination will be undertaken today on the body of a man who died in a house fire in Tokoroa.10 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandEmergency teams battling Taihape grass fireA grass fire that started just before midday on Mt Stewart at Taihape, adjacent to Mataroa Rd/State Highway 1 is still burning.10 Apr 01:56 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Tokoroa house fireThe person who died in a house fire in Tokoroa last night has been confirmed as a man.10 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandBody found in burnt Christchurch houseA body has been found at the earthquake-damaged central Christchurch property that burned overnight, police said today.09 Apr 09:12 PM
New ZealandFamily flees as boy, 4, alerts mother to blazeA 4-year-old boy raised the alarm after a fire broke out in a Hamilton home - but firefighters say smoke alarms would have given more warning.09 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandLarge bang at fatal Tokoroa house fireNeighbours heard a large bang when a Tokoroa house went up in flames, killing one person and leaving another man fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital.09 Apr 06:36 PM
New ZealandBurned kids face long recoveryThe infant siblings badly burned in a Gisborne car fire are likely to face dozens more operations and many weeks in hospital as they recover.09 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFire in Waikato town kills oneOne person is dead and another is fighting for their life after a house fire in Tokoroa this evening.09 Apr 07:46 AM
New ZealandBedside vigil for car-fire kidsThe family of two children who were severely burned in a car fire in Gisborne last week are maintaining a bedside vigil as the pair continue to fight for their lives in hospital.07 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandHero in the car-fire kids nightmareA hero first aider has described the moments he thought a three-year-girl had died after she was pulled from a horrific car fire in Gisborne.06 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandCar fire kids still seriousTwo pre-schoolers who were trapped in a burning car in Gisborne remain hospitalised in a serious condition.05 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandFriends speak up for burnt tots' mumFamily and friends of the mother whose toddlers were badly burnt in a car fire after being left alone have defended her actions.05 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandCar fire: Girl in specialist burns unitA three-year-old girl, seriously burnt in a car fire in Gisborne, has been transferred to the specialist burns unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.05 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandCar fire: Locked-in kids critically hurtThe Fire Service says a car fire in Gisborne that left two young children with life-threatening burns is a reminder of why children should not be left alone in cars.04 Apr 08:03 PM
New ZealandChildren injured in car fireTwo young children have been critically injured by a car fire in Gisborne this afternoon.04 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandArmy cleared of misconduct after fireThe NZ army has been cleared of any misconduct by a court of inquiry after a hot fragment from a grenade sparked a blaze during training at the West Melton Rifle Range.04 Apr 06:13 AM
