BusinessFonterra to sue over coolstore fireDairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.18 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze at Rotorua golf clubFire crews are battling a scrub fire at Rotorua Golf Club, and a helicopter has been brought in to douse the flames.17 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandFirefighters risk lives to rescue familyTerry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandToddlers playing with fire 'disturbing' - fire serviceFire safety officers are disturbed by what appears to be a growing trend in toddlers starting fires by playing with matches and lighters. 16 Jan 12:08 AM
New ZealandTownship evacuated as fire flares upFire crews battling a scrub fire have evacuated residents at Mangatoetoe.15 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandBoy burnt by exploding petrol in sleepoutAn 11-year-old boy received serious burns after petrol from a lawnmower exploded in the sleepout where he and a teenager were sleeping.14 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrivers watch as $25,000 car burns outOwners of a prized race car used in a NZ film are said to be devastated after the vehicle was destroyed by fire.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTorched primary school to reopen on timeThe Ministry of Education has stepped in make sure an Auckland primary school, torched by arsonists on Friday, can reopen on time.10 Jan 05:05 AM
New ZealandMinutes to destroy, years to rebuild schoolA clean-up began yesterday at a primary school left in ruins after a fire swept through a third of its buildings on Friday.09 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandDevastating school fire deliberateA blaze which "totalled" a block at Auckland's Glendowie Primary School is being investigated as an arson.08 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandBoat-owner's holiday goes up in smokeA summer boating holiday ended yesterday in a cloud of black smoke and two burned-out shells on the side of the road.07 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandFire devastates city schoolMuch of an Auckland primary school was in ruins last night after an intense blaze which created a vast plume of smoke visible from many parts of the city.07 Jan 04:30 PM
