New ZealandMan guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.30 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFire at central Auckland coffee roasterThe fire started in the roasting machine inside the building.30 Jan 12:41 AM
New Zealand'She had no choice': Naked woman forced to jump for her life from upper window to escape fireA large orange tree broke the woman's fall after she jumped from a second-storey window.29 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after Whangamatā house fireInvestigators are at the scene this morning.28 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandFamily with children lose everything in Auckland house fireThe building manager told the Herald he believes a gas bottle started the fire.28 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle blaze at north Auckland houseFirefighters were called to the house fire in Takapuna at 6.30pm this evening.27 Jan 07:31 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle large scrub blaze in North CanterburyFENZ has sent several fire crews and four helicopters to the large blaze near Cheviot.27 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
World'Slaughterhouse': South African man starts fire that kills 76 to cover up another murderThe Johannesburg tragedy is one of South Africa’s worst disasters .24 Jan 04:41 AM
RetailFire alarm-activating thieves hit Auckland Mitre 10, take full trolley of gear"It should be a really easy arrest": Registration, photos were supplied to the police.24 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze destroys Castlecliff home'Some of the fire damage was too great in that lounge area to determine an actual cause.'22 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandTwo-storey house fire in Blockhouse BayThe home was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.21 Jan 05:07 PM
New Zealand'Significant amount of properties affected' in Canterbury fires, mayor saysMayor of Waimakariri says it is extremely lucky no one lost their life in the scrub fires.21 Jan 03:04 AM
World13 children reportedly dead after boarding school fire in ChinaOne person rescued from the scene was being treated in hospital.20 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandFirefighters still working to dampen devastating Canterbury blazesTwo homes and a church were destroyed during the three fires.20 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub firesFire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham Watch19 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandDedicated volunteer's last act helps family devastated by fireA house-lot of goods has been donated in honour of Eric Bettridge.17 Jan 10:46 PM
New Zealand'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fireThe garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.17 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly set fire to property and critically injured one personTwo people were injured following the blaze on Sunday.14 Jan 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigatorThe cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.14 Jan 05:50 PM
TalanoaInsurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fireThe Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious house fire leaves three people badly injured and one in custodyEmergency services were alerted to a suspicious house fire near Waimate.14 Jan 07:38 AM
New ZealandWairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on MondayThe Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.14 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandJust did it: Hawke's Bay hero truckie uses Nike hoodie to stop car fireDwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.14 Jan 01:07 AM
New ZealandFire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy dayA drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.12 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North HeadFenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.12 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandDry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZFire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.12 Jan 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fireA man has been arrested in relation to the fire.10 Jan 05:57 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in DecemberFirefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.10 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
