PremiumPremiumProperty'Full pace on design' – New World Victoria Park boss on rebuildPonsonby/Herne Bay/St Marys Bay locals fume about what appears to them to be a dead site.11 Mar 10:00 PM
AucklandTruck full of dog food catches fire, motorway closedPallets of kibble could be seen with the contents spilled across the road.11 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandTruck fire closes State Highway 1 north of Silverdale, AucklandFirefighters have contained a truck fire on State Highway 1 carrying dog food supplies that caught fire north of Silverdale shortly after 1:30am. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Mar 04:18 PM
AucklandFire crews race to Auckland ferry after engine room smoke sparks emergency scareFour trucks were sent to the downtown Auckland's Ferry Building just about 8pm.11 Mar 08:14 AM
AucklandGrieving widow's double tragedy after fatal fire at her home while overseasThe home owner recently lost her husband and has had to deal with a second death.11 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldPolice say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberateVideos on social media showed flames several metres high bursting out from the windows.10 Mar 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Escalation': Fire and Emergency to deduct pay from striking firefighters'I believe that the public has suffered as a result of the strike action to date.'09 Mar 07:01 AM
New ZealandWitness describes moment gas station shop goes up in flamesThe blaze was extinguished within 40 minutes of crews arriving.09 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTongariro National Park fire damage: DoC and hapū begin recoveryTwo fires scorched more than 3000 hectares of fragile Tongariro National Park landscape. Video / Mike ScottWatch08 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous combination’: Tenant causes house fire after lighting cigarette near gas bottlePare Tamihana had earlier noticed a strong gas smell, but still lit up inside.08 Mar 01:00 AM
Auckland'That's our livelihood': Fire-hit Auckland restaurant faces weeks-long closureEight staff are without work for at least a month while insurance assesses the damage. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out near Waikato chicken farmSmoke from the blaze drifted towards nearby towns.05 Mar 06:58 AM
AucklandNeighbours say woman stayed in sleepout destroyed by fireA body was found inside the sleepout in Ōtāhuhu after it caught alight last night. 05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandFire in Bethlehem, TaurangaEmergency services at the scene of a fire in Bethlehem, Tauranga.Watch05 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandPolice probe cause of fatal Ōtāhuhu sleepout firePolice are working to establish the cause of a fatal sleepout fire at a South Auckland property. Video \ Anna HeathWatch04 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandFire and police at house fire in Auckland's PonsonbySenior station officer Michael Manning talks to the Herald about a house fire in Tawariki St, Ponsonby. Video \ Jason DordayWatch04 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in PonsonbyVideo of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Auckland CBD retail buildingFive crews from Fire and Emergency have responded the fire during the city's morning commute.Watch04 Mar 07:18 PM
New ZealandBattery fires in rubbish trucks costing ratepayers and putting drivers at riskEach rubbish-truck fire in Auckland is estimated to cost about $5000.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLynfield Rubbish Truck FireA recent fire suspected to have been caused by batteries in Auckland's Lynfield where the recycling truck had to dump its load. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Well-involved' house fire in Pakūranga Heights, 12 firefighters tackle blaze Three fire crews and 12 firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandFirefighters' Union raises concerns about lack of staff answering 111 fire callsThe claim comes as firefighters walk off the job again today.26 Feb 10:59 PM
PhotosFirefighters battle large blaze in Onehunga, AucklandFirefighters battle a large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland, as crews from across the region are called in to support efforts after the fire broke out around 8pm25 Feb 08:09 AM
New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car catches fire on side of Auckland's State Highway 16Emergency crews were called about 6.15pm.23 Feb 07:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car on fire on Auckland motorwayWatch: Car on fire on Auckland motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch23 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandNorthcote College blaze: School shuts next week for demolition of burnt asbestos-filled buildingThe 100-year-old pavilion contained asbestos that is now being removed.21 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Yet another failure': Blame game over Auckland college blaze as union points fingerThe fire gutted the college's oldest building a year before its 150th jubilee.20 Feb 05:23 AM
AucklandFire and Emergency urges union to call off strikes following Auckland school blazeThe 'significant' fire broke out while firefighters were on strike. 20 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency Auckland region manager takes questions on Northcote College fire.Fire and Emergency Auckland region manager Ron Devlin spoke to the media from the scene of the Northcote College fire.Watch20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Northcote College in AucklandA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike. Video / Supplied / Dean PurcellWatch20 Feb 12:04 AM
PhotosFirefighters battle blaze at Northcote CollegeA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike.19 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandRest home company to face trial over smoking policy after fire deathResident Thomas Edward Callaghan, 73, died from critical burns after the 2021 fire.18 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle major house fire in Whangārei’s MorningsideFive fire trucks are fighting the blaze on Morningside Rd.18 Feb 03:45 AM
