WorldNSW’s ‘erratic’ bushfire threatens homes as residents shelterSmoke from the fire can be seen across an area spanning hundreds of kilometres in NSW.18 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandAnother large Hamilton building goes up in flamesNine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.18 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandDevastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank communitySocial media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.17 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandFire destroys house at Cooks Beach, CoromandelSmoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.16 Dec 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fireTwo dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.14 Dec 06:56 PM
New Zealand'Huge flames towering in the air': Fire on North Shore treated as suspiciousAt least six crews were battling the fire in windy conditions.13 Dec 07:42 PM
VideoFocus: Suspicious fire on Auckland’s North ShoreFive fire trucks and two ladder trucks attended the fire in Totara Vale this morning, which destroyed a three-storey building under construction. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Dec 07:12 PM
WorldWoman charged after two sets of young twins killed in fire that engulfed London homePolice are reassuring 'people that this extremely complex investigation continues.'11 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after fire next to SH1, FoxtonThe grass fire led to one person being transported to hospital in serious condition.11 Dec 02:07 AM
ConstructionMassive $204m payment to settle: SkyCity to appease MacquarieSkyCity argued it should only pay $188m while MPF Parking’s arguments had been for $240m.10 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandRecycling centre closed for another weekDue to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.10 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandFamilies who lost everything in Māngere fire will need support into new yearTwo weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge.10 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandFires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushedFire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.10 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandSouth Island fires: Crews to return to the three blazes this morningA firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.09 Dec 06:07 PM
New Zealand'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regionsPeople are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.09 Dec 07:41 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crashThe Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.09 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandFocus: 10 families left homeless after fireFolau Vunipola’s family were one of 10 families left homeless after their homes were destroyed by fire in Mangere last week. Video / Alex BurtonWatch08 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaFamily desperate to find a home after losing everything in blazeThe Vunipola family are looking for a house after a fire destroyed their home in Māngere.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAramoana house fire suspected arsonAn investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.07 Dec 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMassey High School closed following fire in science block overnightFirefighters were first called at 11.15pm.04 Dec 04:55 PM
New ZealandLikely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealedThe fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnessesPhil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.03 Dec 01:11 AM
TalanoaMāngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandFire at Whanganui Resource Recovery CentreTwo fire trucks responded to the blaze.30 Nov 11:02 PM
New Zealand'We don't know why': No smoke alarms in housing destroyed in Māngere blazeEighteen people homeless after fire ripped through temporary housing.30 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandTests reveal no sign of asbestos at site of Māngere Bridge fireFive homes were razed in the early-morning fire and their age raised fears of asbestos.30 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandFocus: Houses destroyed in Māngere Bridge firePeople evacuated from the blaze in Māngere Bridge took shelter in the nearby Tongan church. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Dickens / Jason DordayWatch29 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homesCommunity leaders are amazed no lives were lost.29 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears close school, evacuees shelter in church after major Auckland fireFive structures have been completely destroyed in the blaze.29 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMultiple houses on fire in Māngere BridgeHomes were evacuated in the early hours of Thursday morning as a massive fire engulfed several buildings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandHoles in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa LodgeRevealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirteen fire appliances tackling blaze at Auckland refuse stationPolice and 13 fire appliances are attending an incident on the North Shore.29 Nov 08:25 AM
