New ZealandFire review could hit homeownersHomeowners could have to pay more in Fire Service levies under a proposed shake-up of the way the service is funded.07 Feb 06:31 AM
New ZealandBlaze in central Wellington may have been sparked by oily towelsA fire in the laundry of a central Wellington day spa may have been sparked by oily towels in a drier.06 Feb 05:03 AM
New ZealandFire ban review likely after dose of rainA fire ban for Auckland - the first for the region - will be reviewed today after two days of rain.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriest January for half a centuryOne of the driest Januaries in more than 100 years has resulted in an "extreme'' and "severe'' lack of soil moisture across all of the North Island.04 Feb 05:48 AM
New ZealandGarden centre goes up in flamesA massive garden centre fire which dominated the Masterton skyline erupted while lunchtime customers browsed and destroyed $250,000 worth of vehicles and equipment.03 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFish-smoker sparks multiple firesA man smoking fish in his shed is thought to have started a fire which spread to a house and a factory in Thames.03 Feb 05:53 PM
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
