New ZealandGarden centre fire now outFirefighters have managed to subdue the massive fire that englufed a Masterton garden centre earlier this afternoon.03 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandDoha fire prosecution case 'fairly limited'The father of the Kiwi triplets killed in a mall fire in Doha says the prosecution case at a trial to decide culpability for the fatal fire was "fairly limited''.31 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandExpert explains Doha fireThe last of the prosecution witnesses in the Doha mall fire trial has given evidence on how the deadly blaze was ignited.30 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandPolice evacuate families over scrub fireFirefighters were still dampening down hotspots at scrub fires around Auckland last night after a frantic few hours that saw a number of fires stretch resources.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban across the Far NorthA total fire ban will come into force across the Far North from noon today as continued dry weather sends the fire risk soaring.30 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandFiery cowpats help large blaze burnBurning cowpats proved problematic at a large grass fire in Te Hauke, south of Hastings.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandFire chiefs angry at renewed firingFire chiefs are angry the army will start live firing again today at the scene of last week's big blaze at West Melton in Canterbury.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHeatwave brings growing fire risk in WairarapaFire danger in rural Wairarapa is rising and water restrictions are tightening ahead of the hottest, driest days of the year.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Tonnes' of fires after ban ignoredAucklanders still aren't heeding a complete fire ban in the region with the Fire Service being called to "tonnes" of jobs so far this weekend.27 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandThermal imaging to probe for hot spots on BarrierFire crews on Great Barrier Island will be using thermal imaging gear this morning to probe for hot spots on their containment lines.26 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandHousefire an accident, says teenA teenager accused of burning down a family home on Christmas Day has spoken for the first time.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIdiots and arsonists bewareArsonists and "idiots" defied fire bans yesterday as at least five suspicious fires stretched firefighters to the limit.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFires flare in warm weatherAs most Kiwis embrace the warm, dry weather, firefighters are racing to control fires that have ignited in tinder-dry areas.26 Jan 07:05 AM
New ZealandScrub fire rips through farmlandA scrub fire is the latest in a series which have prompted Auckland Council to impose a complete fire ban on the region.25 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldQueensland soaked while Victoria burnsWhile firefighters yesterday continued to battle huge blazes in Victoria, floods swept through Queensland, shutting down roads, railways and airports as former cyclone Oswald inundated coastal regions.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDoha fire: Family denied access to reportThe father of Kiwi triplets killed in a Doha fire says the most scientific piece of evidence is not being presented in a trial to decide culpability for the fatal fire.25 Jan 06:28 AM
New ZealandNative wildlife lost in blazeA suspicious blaze that destroyed 200ha of scrub, bush and forestry on the Pouto Peninsula also wiped out vulnerable indigenous flora and fauna.25 Jan 05:22 AM
New ZealandTruck's trailer engulfed in flamesA truck driver was unaware his moving trailer had been engulfed in flames until he heard a loud explosion and looked in his rear-view mirror.25 Jan 02:20 AM
