New ZealandOne in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testingThermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.12 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dogCoroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.12 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closedFenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.10 Apr 07:51 PM
WorldFire in large Hong Kong residential building kills at least fiveThe fire started at a gym on the first floor, local media report.10 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Whitianga house fireThe man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.10 Apr 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Socialising at all hours': Parnell businesses, residents complain over lodges"It seems that the rights of residents and neighbouring businesses have no leverage."09 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandFlames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fireFire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.09 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandParnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 yearsThe pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Unfit dive': Parnell lodge was last resort for homeless residentBenjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.07 Apr 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in WhitiangaWhen crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.07 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at sceneA witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.07 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large fire in Auckland suburb of ParnellA large fire was spotted in the Auckland suburb of Parnell on Sunday evening.Watch07 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandNo arrests after armed police at large Auckland house fire, gang members on sceneImages of the blaze showed thick plumes of smoke filling the air.04 Apr 08:07 PM
VideoFocus: Large house fire in MasseyA large house fire has sent plumes of smoke across West Auckland overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandFire at National SteelSmoke from a fire can be seen emerging from National Steel in Manukau. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Apr 01:46 AM
WorldIstanbul nightclub fire kills at least 29 peopleFire traps workers and employees inside nightclub closed for renovations.02 Apr 08:36 PM
Crime‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehiclePolice can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.28 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandFar North fires highlight high danger riskCrews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.28 Mar 09:56 PM
New ZealandŌtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flamesIt is not yet clear how the fire started.28 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far NorthSeven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.28 Mar 04:05 AM
New ZealandTaitā Cemetery fire under controlFire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.26 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out in Taitā cemeteryA fire has broken out in Taitā cemetery, Lower Hutt. Video / Latisha RobinsonWatch26 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandTaupō firefighters respond to kitchen fireA Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called at about 1.31pm.26 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandWhangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter saysThe scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.25 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandDementia unit residents evacuated after fire breaks outTwo people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.23 Mar 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Scary s***’: Dozens battling large vegetation fire near former health campDozens of firefighters have been sent, along with a helicopter.23 Mar 06:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters check Port Hills after reports of smoke, a month after huge blazeIt comes a month after a huge blaze that forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.22 Mar 03:07 AM
New ZealandLarge rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around HamiltonEmergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.22 Mar 12:41 AM
VideoFire crews tackle blaze on Auckland's North ShoreFire crews have battled through the night to contain a house fire in the suburb of Browns Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. Video / Charitha UdugamaWatch21 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandLarge building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closedCrews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.19 Mar 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorwaySouthbound traffic has come to a standstill.19 Mar 05:51 AM
New Zealand‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefightersMore than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.18 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Otaua scrub fireOne patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.17 Mar 08:35 PM
