New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossingsMayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire fought at Cornwallis, AucklandCornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.17 Mar 06:24 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in gas explosion at industrial siteGas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.16 Mar 01:42 AM
EntertainmentHow Zayn Malik saved Harry Styles' life'The pyro explodes in front of his face — that was really dangerous.'16 Mar 01:21 AM
EntertainmentSupermodel's $11.5m home destroyed in fireAlmost 100 firefighters were needed to put out the blaze, which spread to the attic.15 Mar 11:56 PM
UFC'I'm so lucky': UFC great in hospital after saving family from house fireFormer champion and Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was woken by his dog barking.14 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandLogging truck catches fire in WhanganuiThe driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.13 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills blaze: Fire crews stand ready as final hotspot extinguishedThis marks the end of the largest wildfire in Canterbury since 2017.13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple crews battle large scrub fire near WhanganuiTwo helicopters used monsoon buckets to help tame the large vegetation fire.12 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandGrandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandFour suspicious fires in Christchurch; Irish pub extensively damagedFire crews were called to a spate of suspicious fires from just before 9pm last night.10 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Difference between life and death’: Firefighters raise alarm on speed humps slowing crewsA 66-page Fenz report into AT traffic calming's impact on response time has been obtained.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fireNeighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.08 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandFire sending plumes of smoke over Auckland's Northwestern motorwayThe blaze is hitting right as commuters complete the after school run.08 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandAdventure park eyes reopening after Port Hills blazeHundreds of hectares were burned and spread into parts of the adventure park.07 Mar 08:33 PM
New Zealand'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in NormanbyNeighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.07 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandGarden shed up in flames in FlaxmereSoaring flames could be seen several hundred metres away.07 Mar 08:05 AM
New Zealand'Fast-moving' roadside fire in Timaru upgraded to third alarmThe vegetation fire has been spreading quickly, engulfing trees in its path.07 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandTraffic lights out after Newton Rd overbridge fireThe fire closed roads and left thick smoke across central Auckland.06 Mar 06:43 PM
VideoFocus: Scrub fire sends thick smoke into CBDThe fire was reported around midnight on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway SH16, around and under the Newton Rd overbridge. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playingNews snippets from across Northland.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch apartment fire caused by charging e-scooter that explodedAn E-scooter played a part in the apartment fire.06 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandWaste paper plant blaze under control as investigations beginFire crews from around Hawke's Bay attended the fire at a waste paper baling site.03 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandMan charged with arson following Bell St fireEmergency services were called just before 11pm on Saturday.03 Mar 03:59 AM
New ZealandVolunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two yearsWorking for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.29 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandHouse bus fire that killed Chinese national deemed 'not suspicious'Police confirmed the victim of the blaze was 46-year-old Chinese national Jirong Wang.27 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blazeWitnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.25 Feb 12:39 AM
World'Spain's Grenfell': Fire engulfs apartments, at least 4 dead and 19 missingFlames burst through windows and residents waited on balconies to be rescued.23 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandAccused boarding house arsonist back in courtThe derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.22 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandPerson suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”22 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters go from battling blaze to raising money for youth mental healthFrom fighting wildfires to a 24-hour swimming relay, Ces Pacey isn’t one to relax.22 Feb 10:06 PM
