New ZealandMassage parlour goes up in flamesFirefighters battled a blaze at a massage parlour in central Auckland this afternoon.07 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandHighest fire risk in 20 years prompts Northland patrolsNorthland's high fire risk has prompted a fire boss to send patrols out to prosecute anyone caught ignoring widespread bans.07 Jan 12:31 AM
WorldFrom fires to floods, to threat of cycloneExtreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiller bushfires a risk in extreme dry conditionsKiller bushfires like those common in Australia could happen here if people continue to ignore warnings, an expert says.03 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandIcepak firefighter angry over bosses' medalsA firefighter is angry that his bosses have been recognised with Queen's Service Medals, but not the men who risked their lives.02 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandCrews still dampening down Roxburgh fire sceneFire crews are still dampening down hotspots after a bush fire destroyed one house and forced the evacuation of several others in Roxburgh overnight.01 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFireball rocks apartment complexA large fireball erupted from the top of a building on Auckland's waterfront today, followed by billowing toxic smoke.01 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandFireworks, lanterns keep firefighters busyMore fireworks than Guy Fawkes, and plenty of Chinese lanterns, kept Bay of Plenty firefighters hugely busy last night.31 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandFalse alarms - frustration for firefighters, $25m bill for taxpayersMore than a quarter of all fire call-outs in the past financial year were false alarms, at a cost to taxpayers of up to $25 million.29 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldSydney fringe on fire alertA lethal combination of soaring temperatures and high winds gave the New South Wales bushfire season a vicious jolt with more than 80 fires raging across the state.17 Dec 05:10 PM
New ZealandSentences ease firefighters' lossThe sentencing of two companies and a company director over a fatal coolstore explosion in the Waikato has given firefighters closure. 15 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandCompanies, directors sentenced over fatal coolstore fireBig fines and reparation bills have been given to two companies and a company director charged over last year's fatal Waikato coolstore fire.15 Dec 05:02 AM
