New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
WorldFire at a baby care centre in New Delhi kills seven infantsFive newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.26 May 10:07 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguishedThe fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.26 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fireUp to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.24 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandRetailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rulesProsecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.24 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandFatal Hillpark house fire started in chimney, no smoke alarms foundA full investigation into the cause of the fire has now been completed.23 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandQueen St closed due to gas leakAuckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John WeekesWatch23 May 03:53 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating huge fire at abandoned Gulf Harbour Country ClubThe fire has been burning through the night.20 May 07:16 PM
New ZealandHuge fire at abandoned Gulf Harbour Country ClubA massive fire has consumed the Gulf Harbour Country Club - the second fire at the abandoned golf course in just three days. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More needed to prevent another Loafers Lodge tragedyOPINION: Are Wellington's homeless living in safer accommodation one year on?17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Men killed in non-suspicious house fire worked at top Auckland restaurantThe pair were beloved workers at Cafe Hanoi, blaze not suspicious17 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach house fireA house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Video / Ben FraserWatch16 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandFocus: Loafers Lodger fire one year onThe anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHeraldWatch15 May 07:55 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flamesTen fire appliances are still at the scene.15 May 05:34 PM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigatorLocals are used to the derelict home being set alight.15 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandVictims of South Auckland house fire identified, grieving family pay tribute to kapa haka starA third man remains in hospital.14 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandSuspected house arson thwarted by alert neighbourGisborne Digest: News round-up from the district.13 May 05:44 AM
WorldMan turns himself in after dismembered body found in suitcase under Paris bridgeParis police make grim discovery after being called to fire under Austerlitz bridge.13 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in house fire: Hero dad helped rescue sole survivorFire and Emergency was called to reports of a fire just before 7am.13 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead in South Auckland house fireTwo people have died in a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Hillpark and a third person has been taken to hospital. Video / Michael CraigWatch12 May 08:47 PM
New Zealand'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'12 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fireRaewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.10 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFenz reports 54 per cent spike in winter fires: Steps to stay safeChecks are urged for chimneys and electric blankets.08 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandLog hauler fire being investigatedThe log hauler fire was fully involved when crews arrived.30 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fires Tūrangi house, Canterbury bus overnightFirefighters are still dampening down hotspots at the Tūrangi blaze.29 Apr 05:46 PM
New Zealand‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s BayFirefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.28 Apr 04:31 AM
ConstructionCity Gardens Apartments no longer deemed a dangerous building'Good outcome' as no owners forced to leave the tower, after being on notice last week.26 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandSeveral Havelock North fires suspicious, two youths arrestedPolice are investigating other suspicious scrub fires in the area and considering charges.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of controlHelicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.25 Apr 05:42 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Levin kitchen fireEmergency services were called to a kitchen fire in Puriri Pl on Sunday evening.21 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandMan who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway buildingDaniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.19 Apr 05:12 AM
