New ZealandHazardous Christmas lights in NZ on the decreaseThe number of hazardous Christmas lights in New Zealand is on the decrease, but consumers still need to exercise care, according to Energy Safety Services.02 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandNelson fire could take week to extinguishA large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.26 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandPlant fire treated as suspiciousA large fire in a complex of industrial buildings being demolished in Auckland may have been deliberately lit.25 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandPower restored to most of TimaruPower is back on in most areas of Timaru after a major blackout when a substation caught fire this morning.23 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandSubstation fire causes power cutA fire at a Timaru power substation has caused a city-wide power outage.23 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandTrain fire outside prisonTrains into Auckland city were brought to a halt soon after daylight today when a fire broke out in a commuter carriage.22 Nov 07:30 PM
WorldFires rage across New South WalesUp to 100 fires are burning across NSW as a large swathe of the state begins a day of total fire bans.21 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandHeroic neighbour rescues boy from fireA Hamilton man is being hailed a hero after rescuing a badly burned boy from an explosion caused by a lit cigarette.20 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldFire risk lethal as Australia sweltersVast tracts of South Australia are preparing for another baking day of catastrophic fire risk after yesterday's 40C-plus temperatures.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman and girl, 3, die in house fireIt is too early to say whether a fire that killed a woman and a child overnight is suspicious, police say.17 Nov 09:47 PM
New ZealandFactory fire thought to have started in front officeThere is a report of a large fire at the Corporate Consumables factory at 5 Fisher Crescent in Mt Wellington.17 Nov 05:07 AM
