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
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
