New ZealandMy Xmas gift burnt down my roomA remote-controlled toy plane given to a teenager for Christmas nearly claimed his family's lives after it set their house on fire.28 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldHundreds evacuated as towns go underEntire Queensland towns have been inundated and more could go under in a deluge that's swamped the state makes its way towards the sea.28 Dec 02:50 AM
WorldMass evacuations as Queensland floodsMass evacuations are under way across flooded Queensland with disasters declared in the inland towns of Theodore, Dalby and Chinchilla.28 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish Canterbury blazeFirefighters are inspecting the site of a blaze in Canterbury that burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.26 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after fire guts school gymPolice and the Fire Service are investigating a fire which gutted a high school gymnasium in the Wellington suburb of Rongotai this morning.26 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandFirefighters to battle blaze through ChristmasFirefighters in Canterbury are preparing to spend their Christmas Day battling a blaze that has so far burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.24 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fires continue to burnCanterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.22 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandMassive fire still burning in south CanterburyA massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn. 22 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandStretched firefighters battle two large blazesStretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.21 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fireFirefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.21 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandTe Aroha folk share the love for affected workersTe Aroha locals are supporting the families of workers who lost their jobs when the local meatworks went up in flames.11 Dec 04:30 PM
