New ZealandHamilton scrap yard fireFire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.Watch21 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigateIt took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.21 Jan 02:21 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay AirportThe fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.21 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”20 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandFire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.20 Jan 07:41 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiPlumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countrysideWatch20 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandFirefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere MountainNew images show the extent of the damage on the maunga. 19 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldCalmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visitThe fires have claimed at least 27 lives.18 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldKey ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for yearsLA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.18 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandSmoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere MountainSmoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.18 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire destroys large house in rural TaranakiFire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing. 18 Jan 08:31 AM
New Zealand'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural TaranakiFirefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish HemiWatch18 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, AucklandFirefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandFire visible across Wellington’s harbourA fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.17 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandStay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'16 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandCoromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks localsFire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.16 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Derelict building destroyed by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.16 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandDerelict building up in flames, Point ChevalierFirefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandHalf of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspiciousOne firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.16 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi cafe offers free coffee to frontline workers amid LA wildfiresThick smoke filled West Hollywood during the Sunset fire last week.15 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandTaupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.15 Jan 08:35 PM
WorldFire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to dropLos Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.15 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandHelicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after startingSeven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday. 15 Jan 06:39 PM
WorldWhat is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?Air tankers drop bright pink slurry over Los Angeles to combat fires.15 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News UpdateThe funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch15 Jan 06:01 PM
New ZealandSeven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beachEmergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.15 Jan 09:11 AM
New ZealandFighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hoursWater testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.15 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blazeWitnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.15 Jan 01:44 AM
WorldFire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp upFirefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.14 Jan 09:49 PM
