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
WorldRangoon school blaze claims 13 livesThirteen people, including children, have been killed after a fire broke out in a Muslim school in Rangoon because of a suspected electrical fault, police in Burma's main city say.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandChoppers, crews battle Wairarapa fireSix helicopters with monsoon buckets and seven ground firecrews battled a rapidly moving pine forest fire on Pahaoa Rd, east of Martinborough, yesterday that had engulfed 30 hectares by midday and was still burning.01 Apr 11:21 PM
New ZealandBurn victim may have put petrol on backyard fireA 50-year-old Warkworth man suffered burns to much of his body after a backyard fire exploded.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandInfant falls into fireA one-year-old boy is in intensive care and due to have surgery for serious burns after falling into a fire.29 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fire may have been deliberately litA fire in an empty house in Christchurch overnight is believed to have been deliberately lit.27 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandStudents blame police after firesDrunk university students who set couches alight after being turfed out of parties are blaming police for inflaming tensions.25 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandMan may have been saved twiceIt appears the 54-year-old man saved from his burning Dunedin flat on Monday night may have been rescued twice, by different people.20 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle boat blaze at Auckland marinaFirefighters were this morning fighting a boat on fire at an Auckland marina.19 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandJudge: Desire for vengeance led to arsonAnger and a desire for vengeance, combined with alcohol, probably led a Mosgiel man to light fires causing $100,000 damage to his former partner's home, a judge says.19 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandFire hero hailed for saving neighbourA Dunedin woman is being hailed as a hero after running into a burning City Council flat to pull a 54-year-old man to safety.18 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandScout hall damaged in arson attackA "mindless" arson attack on a Scout hall in Wellington could have jeopardised children's Easter camping plans, the local Scout leader says.17 Mar 02:31 AM
