New ZealandFire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.11 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 12, 2026Morning Headlines | Forest fires in Te Haroto and Wairarapa, and advisory group seeks to drive reform in aged care | Monday January 12, 2026Watch11 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton CentreOwner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze. 11 Jan 07:29 AM
WorldHuman remains found in Victoria bushfire zone as death probe beginsHuman remains were found 100 metres from a vehicle in the Longwood fire zone.11 Jan 07:06 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
WorldTrio missing during Victoria bushfires found safeAt least 130 homes and 300,000ha have already been destroyed in Victoria.10 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandBoutique living in restored Cri upstairsOne Criterion Hotel was destroyed in the earthquake. The next had two big fires.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
WorldState of disaster as deadly bushfires rage across Victoria, three people missingA man, woman and child from Longwood East remain missing in the fire zone.09 Jan 11:54 PM
New Zealand'A lot of smoke, a lot of noise': Madrid building explosion kills one and injures nineAn explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.Watch09 Jan 11:09 PM
World'We were stunned': Power bank blast engulfs commuter in flamesViral footage showed panicked commuters scrambling as the man ran through the station.09 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandIsland home 'lost' to fire as rising temperatures prompt warningIt was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.09 Jan 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Came to this country with nothing': Family watch as their Lebanese grocery store burnsFire and Emergency slams the union as volunteers take 30 minutes to arrive.09 Jan 02:34 AM
Wellington'Gambling with the public’s safety': Firefighters union and bosses clash after Pakūranga blazeThe fire erupted during a one-hour firefighters' strike, reportedly delaying the response.09 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
World‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfiresResidents in more than 30 towns face 'leave now' or 'shelter' orders.08 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandSmoke billows from Pakuranga grocer as family watchAhmed Reynolds-Hatem explains the significance of the store to his family, who watched it break out in flames earlier today. Video / Jason Dorday, SuppliedWatch08 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandSunday sizzle: Temperature forecast for Hastings soars to 38CSix days out, 34C was predicted – two days out, the pick is now 38C.08 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025Morning Headlines | Record high temperatures predicted this weekend, Inquiry into Bondi terror attack begins | Friday January 9, 2025Watch08 Jan 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hose-wielding neighbours battle to stop house fire's spreadPolice have charged a man after a house fire sent smoking pouring into residential street and shot flames several metres into the air. Video / Brendon ThomasWatch05 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, wild weather for North IslandNZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jan 08:14 PM
WorldSwiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fireThe blaze at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar killed about 40 people.02 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits AucklandA central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jan 06:23 AM
World40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire, witnesses describe people ‘running through flames’A fire ripped through a crowded bar in a luxury ski resort as people rang in the new year.02 Jan 02:30 AM
WorldTears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victimsSome families are still waiting for news of loved ones who remain missing.02 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch02 Jan 12:34 AM
World'Serious safety questions' following deadly Swiss bar fireAround 40 people died and more than 100 were hurt in the Crans-Montana blaze.01 Jan 10:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch01 Jan 07:04 PM
WorldAbout 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fireAbout 40 people are dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.Watch01 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
