New ZealandFire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
New Zealand'That was a pretty spectacular sight'Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘Someone was clearly mad at them’: Molotov cocktails allegedly lobbed into barber shopFire investigators were on the scene this morning.31 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire breaks out at barber shop in Royal OakFire investigators are at Bentley's Barbers on Manukau Rd following the blaze.30 Jul 05:57 PM
New ZealandEx-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couchMultiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.29 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fireThe two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.29 Jul 03:15 AM
New Zealand'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa homeA house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.28 Jul 08:08 PM
WorldHuge wildfire caused by burning car rips through CaliforniaOver 1600 firefighters combat California's largest fire this year.27 Jul 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFirst look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotelLocals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell sonThe mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Construction'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costsCouncil boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.19 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'16 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandFire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspiciousEmergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.16 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.11 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandManurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flatsEmergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.10 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Southland house fire caused by heater, no smoke alarmsThe house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.08 Jul 04:42 AM
New Zealand'I thought she was going to die': Heroic neighbour saves elderly woman from infernoThe 125-year-old Grey Lynn villa was destroyed after catching fire twice in 24 hours.07 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandMother killed with son in Southland house fire was everyone's 'best mate'The last messages Kelly Kemble Kerr sent to her friend were full of love for her children.07 Jul 06:31 AM
WorldDad allegedly blocked kids' rescue in deadly house fireThree children are dead and a man is in custody after a horrific house fire in Sydney.06 Jul 11:33 PM
New Zealand‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedyMother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter06 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandFire ravages multimillion-dollar clifftop Muriwai home in latest serious fireNine fire trucks were in attendance at the height of the latest incident.05 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injuredPair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?05 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandTruck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closedFire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.05 Jul 04:36 AM
CrimePolice hunt for pair after Mangakino firePolice appeal for public help to find two people who set a Mangakino house alight on Monday, June 24. Video / NZ PoliceWatch05 Jul 04:16 AM
