New ZealandPupil in court after fire damages classrooms A student at a top private school has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged two classrooms.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hurt in fiery displayPanic erupts as a fireworks show in Whakatane goes wrong during a hectic night across the country for fire services.07 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandRenowned professor killed in fireThe house fire in which renowned medical professor Sir Don Beaven has died was not suspicious, say police.05 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandJudge's husband dies in stables blazeThe man killed in a fire on his South Auckland farm was the husband of district court judge Jane Lovell-Smith.04 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandScar constant reminder of fireworks riskDominic King's fireworks injuries were so horrific he required a skin graft and two operations. 02 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldQld fires spurred on by arsonistsSuspicion that arsonists may have been behind a series of spot fires near Rockhampton in central Queensland, lit while firefighters were battling a "terrifying" wildfire, has fuelled community anger.18 Oct 09:15 PM
WorldResidents flee fire in QueenslandResidents of a Rockhampton suburb were last night being urged to evacuate their homes as a "terrifying" bushfire threatens properties in the central Queensland city.18 Oct 03:00 PM