New ZealandFire strikes Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hours, investigation under wayFire crews were called back to the home at 2.34am today.04 Jul 07:29 PM
New ZealandAt least one person dead in Manapōuri house fire in Southland, people still unaccounted forInvestigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.04 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandManapōuri house fire investigation under way after blaze destroys Southland homeInvestigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.03 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandNelson rest home fire: Elderly residents evacuatedThe fire was reported about 11.45am.02 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandThree-story townhouse under construction was destroyed by fireA new, luxury three-story townhouse under construction has been destroyed in a fire overnight on Northboro Rd in Belmont. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 05:56 PM
New Zealand'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's BayOrganisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.30 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandNRC cracks down on defiant firelighterA Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding fire ‘not suspicious’The cause of the fire was undetermined but "likely to have been electrical".24 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandCrews fight Taupō house fire overnightThe two-storey house was well ablaze, Fenz says.23 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandPerson hurt in fire at Canterbury property, blaze at vacant house in central ChristchurchThe person was taken to hospital with burns.20 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandTwo ‘suspicious’ vehicle fires on same street a day apart not related, police saySecond car fire on Tennyson St came a day after witness saw the 'firebombing' of a ute.20 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandDannevirke car firesPolice are treating a car fire in Dannevirke as suspicious. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandPolice guarding scene after Massey house fire overnightThe blaze on Don Buck Rd was reported at 10pm.19 Jun 07:48 PM
New ZealandMasked men throw 'fire bomb' at vehicle in DannevirkeA Dannevirke family watched as their ute went up in flames. Video / Annette LiloWatch18 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandFirefighting family following in father's footsteps'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'17 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandFlames seen coming from aircraft over QueenstownAn aircraft travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne appears to have fire coming from an engine Video / Aaron Henderson / Dani Wilson / High wings photography / SuppliedWatch17 Jun 06:29 AM
New ZealandFire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ seniorCarole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.14 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in firePolice are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.12 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegallyIssues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElectrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape planNapier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.09 Jun 12:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North ShoreFirefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.07 Jun 09:27 AM
New ZealandPolice say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of vanA Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.05 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandMt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blazeHomeowner was away when the fire started this morning.05 Jun 02:33 AM
New ZealandTruck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expresswayPolice warned of 'significant delays' in the area.04 Jun 06:58 AM
New ZealandPeka Peka expressway closedThe Peka Peka to Otaki expressway was closed after a vehicle caught fire. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Jun 06:35 AM
New ZealandArrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercationPolice arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.04 Jun 04:03 AM
New ZealandEvacuations stood down after Canterbury fire, five other blazes containedMetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.01 Jun 08:02 AM
New ZealandPolice say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightingsWaitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.29 May 08:48 AM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
WorldFire at a baby care centre in New Delhi kills seven infantsFive newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.26 May 10:07 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguishedThe fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.26 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fireUp to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.24 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandRetailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rulesProsecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.24 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandFatal Hillpark house fire started in chimney, no smoke alarms foundA full investigation into the cause of the fire has now been completed.23 May 06:10 AM
