ChristchurchHelicopters tackle flare-up as North Canterbury fire reignites in high windsTwo helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.07 Dec 08:41 PM
WorldGoa nightclub fire kills at least 23, including touristsOfficials say three victims died from burns and the rest from suffocation.07 Dec 03:21 AM
ChristchurchCrews, choppers battle out-of-control vegetation fire in North CanterburyThe blaze began when a burn pile near Broomfield spread to a paddock and hedge.07 Dec 02:53 AM
WorldSoutherly winds and storms threaten 20 uncontained fires across NSWAt least 12 homes on the Central Coast have been destroyed since Saturday.06 Dec 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDevastating fire has fuelled a national security crackdown in Hong KongNew York Times: Authorities have been working to contain public anger after the inferno.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFire investigator report raises concern about alarm at New World Victoria Park Fire cause redacted under the Official Information Act but event was deemed accidental. 04 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Constant explosions': Car catches fire on Christchurch central streetFire crews were called to Gloucester St, Linwood, about 6.45pm.03 Dec 06:43 AM
ChristchurchCar fire on Gloucester StA car on fire blocks part of Gloucester St in Christchurch. Video / Fynn MclaughlanWatch03 Dec 06:16 AM
WorldHong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe firePolice have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.02 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandFire rips through Hastings family homeFour fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze on Monday night.01 Dec 08:31 PM
WorldHong Kong fire probe: 14 suspects arrested over substandard netting, 151 deadAt least 10 foreign nationals are among the 151 confirmed dead so far.01 Dec 05:24 PM
WorldBamboo becomes identity issue for some Hong Kongers after blazeUse of bamboo scaffolding is a millennia-old practice that originated in mainland China.01 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandFirefighters from around Hawke's Bay rush to fire near ŌtāneNine trucks, four tankers and a bulldozer are at the scene.01 Dec 02:03 AM
ChristchurchE-scooter ignites late-night blaze inside Christchurch homeFirefighters were called to the Woolston property just after 11pm.30 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Do you have what it takes to be a rescue hero?!Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKNWatch30 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandCentral Auckland hotel evacuatedGuests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.29 Nov 10:56 PM
WorldHong Kong fire: Thousands pay tribute to 128 dead at Tai Po estateThree days of official mourning began, with flags at half-mast across the city.29 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in huge Upper Hutt building fireEmergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel TalbotWatch29 Nov 04:38 AM
WorldHong Kong begins three days of mourning for 128 victims of deadly blazeAround 200 people remain missing, with 89 bodies still unidentified.29 Nov 01:19 AM
WorldHong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missingThe death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:16 PM
WorldUpdate on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Nov 05:45 PM
WorldHong Kong fire: Firefighters still at work on smoking towersMore than 24 hours after the blaze began, the giant fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex has been extinguished in four of the seven towers.Watch27 Nov 05:18 PM
New ZealandFires contained after high winds fan multiple South Island blazesThe Goodwood fire has burnt 25 hectares of pine forest.27 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandDeadly Hong Kong housing block blaze still burningFirefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFPWatch26 Nov 11:26 PM
WorldThree arrested, at least 55 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment towersStrong winds and burning debris helped the blaze spread between towers.26 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandA boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns IslandA boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island and captured on camera from Glendowie. Video \ SuppliedWatch26 Nov 08:04 PM
WorldFirefighters battle deadly Hong Kong housing estate fireFlames could be seen shooting out of the windows of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong.Watch26 Nov 04:54 PM
AucklandAuckland G.A.Y nightclub fire now treated as suspicious by policeCCTV footage from inside the club on Karangahape Rd is now being reviewed.25 Nov 03:01 AM
CrimeArsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage refuses to show her face during sentencingMaya Moore told a neighbour 'no one's going to be safe'.25 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fireMourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.24 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandUpdate after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supplyMore than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.24 Nov 11:30 PM
