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
