New ZealandDevastation as classic bach guttedA classic bach that featured in an insurance advertisement has burned to the ground, devastating its owners and the local community.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFires destroy Chch homesFour houses have been engulfed and destroyed, and people have been evacuated as large fires burn south of Christchurch.10 Jan 06:51 AM
WorldPressure on to contain NSW blazesFifteen fires are burning out of control in NSW with firefighters battling 126 fronts, two days after NSW was hit with heatwave conditions.09 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado hits KaikouraA small tornado in Kaikoura has lifted a roof and brought down power lines in the south island coastal township.09 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandFire destroys house in WaiweraA house on Waiwera Beach north of Auckland has been razed in an early morning fire.09 Jan 07:06 PM
WorldTinderbox temps here to stay - scientistAustralia's intense heat and catastrophic bushfires are likely to become a yearly occurrence - with one Australian scientist saying global temperatures have been rising for a consecutive 333 months.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters ready for hot, tiring taskFirefighter Clea Gardiner isn't anxious about her deployment to help battle bush fires raging in Tasmania - she's simply looking forward to getting on with the job.09 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ firefighters on high alertFirefighters in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are on high alert as the regions brace for forecast strong winds and hot temperatures.08 Jan 07:21 PM
WorldBattle to contain blazes in AustraliaExhausted firefighters in three states yesterday kept catastrophe from major towns and cities, despite outbreaks last evening that were still threatening homes.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews battle Taupo blaze overnightEmergency crews worked to put out a fire in Taupo last night.07 Jan 05:55 PM
WorldBushfires destroy over 100 buildingsMost of the nearly 100 people feared missing in bushfires in Tasmania have been accounted for and no deaths have been recorded so far, police say.06 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandCentral Auckland building evacuated due to fireA building in central Auckland was evacuated this morning due to a small fire on the eighth floor.06 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandLightning strike blamed for fire near NelsonA lightning strike is believed to have caused a vegetation fire near Nelson last night.06 Jan 05:43 PM
WorldDeaths feared after huge bushfiresEmergency teams searched burned-out buildings and cars in Tasmania yesterday as police warned that a number of people might have died.06 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldTasmanian fires rage onTasmanians spent another anxious night in evacuation centres as bushfires burned out of control throughout the state.06 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters hurt battling big Wanganui blazeTwo firefighters suffered injuries likely to keep them off work for days while battling a "wall of fire" at a Wanganui house.03 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandDoha parents asked 'horrible' questionsParents of children killed in the Doha Mall fire last year say they have been attacked by defence lawyers in a hearing to determine responsibility for the 19 deaths.03 Jan 07:01 PM
WorldHeat puts Australia on high alertEmergency services in three states were on high alert yesterday as a heatwave blasted southern Australia.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire destroys classrooms at schoolAn Invercargill high school has lost two new classrooms and a vehicle, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, in a large fire today.02 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandSheds catch fire behind Bay of Islands homeThree sheds behind a Bay of Islands home caught fire early this morning.02 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandFamilies fight fire to protect homesFamilies fought flames with spades, garden hoses and shoes to protect their Havelock North homes yesterday.01 Jan 04:32 AM
