New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze. 23 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at Auckland playground treated as suspiciousEmergency services received multiple calls about the fire in Flat Bush last night.23 Aug 08:15 PM
WorldBrisbane man drives away from alleged arson attack on fireThe car, engulfed in flames, was found 1.5km away in a park.22 Aug 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cashPlans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandEarly morning dairy fire destroys everything but the drinks in the fridgeTwelve fire trucks from six stations attended at the fire's peak.20 Aug 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingTwelve firetrucks from six stations attended the fire at its peak.19 Aug 10:23 PM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandWhangārei family woken to home of 19 years ablazeFire and Emergency crews were called to the home in Maunu, southwest of central Whangārei at 3.18am on Tuesday. Video / Brodie StoneWatch19 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition startingThe massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.18 Aug 08:29 PM
WorldVillages evacuated as wildfire rages near Gallipoli war sitesTwelve planes and 18 helicopters are fighting the flames.17 Aug 06:02 PM
WorldWhat to know about wildfires across EuropeResidents and firefighters frantically tried to douse flames near Patras.13 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames A person was observed walking across the complex about 3.20am on Sunday, police say.12 Aug 11:12 PM
WorldHow Spanish wildfires are endangering a Unesco World Heritage siteAround 700 people remain displaced due to the wildfire.11 Aug 10:59 PM
WorldIn Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate changeIt aims to raise some $168 million each year by marginally hiking tourism levies.11 Aug 03:26 AM
WorldWildfire threatens farms on Mount VesuviusAll hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.10 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle Hokitika blazeMultiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni HoustonWatch09 Aug 09:28 PM
World'It's a difficult fire': Tourists among dead as wildfires hit GreeceOver 200 firefighters battled blazes near Athens amid strong winds.08 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fireA community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.08 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyardFire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.07 Aug 11:55 PM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldFire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters sayAn osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.05 Aug 11:17 PM
Christchurch'He lost everything': Community rallies around 84yo devastated by house firePopular volunteer worker Ronnie Dunbar is in hospital with burn injuries.04 Aug 10:04 PM
ChristchurchOne injured in South Island house fire, police treating blaze as suspicious The home was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.03 Aug 11:53 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldSatellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfiresSatellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.01 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fireThe Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.31 Jul 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in CanadaEleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.30 Jul 12:04 AM
