New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandHouse ablaze in Newtown, Central WellingtonCrews were called to the scene around 8.20pm.21 Oct 08:30 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha KumarWatch21 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.21 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teamsA generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.20 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New Zealand'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
New ZealandWatch: Residents duck for cover as truck explodes on Napier streetResidents just missed as flying debris hurtled towards them during truck fire explosion.13 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandHouse fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty townA woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.12 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandSUV gutted by second arson in three daysAn arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
WorldSecond body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed deadAn 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.07 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead in early morning house fire in PoriruaEmergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.02 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
WorldSao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South AmericaExperts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.30 Sep 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apartFirefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.30 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandCastor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safeFirefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.29 Sep 05:14 PM
New ZealandHighway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadsideThe road has now reopened.28 Sep 10:18 PM
Talanoa'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire"She was a happy princess."27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPeople evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi BayA firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.26 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandSmoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fireAbout 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.26 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Sydenham fire updateIncident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.Watch25 Sep 07:58 PM
New ZealandNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challengeNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela GowerWatch25 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
WorldQueensland fire crews battle blaze as residents prepare to leave homesConditions worsen as Queensland bushfire spreads - six crews battle blaze.23 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
