New ZealandFire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspiciousReporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.Watch24 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
Wellington'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson childrenA Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.24 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura firesHigh winds of 150km/h carried embers that ignited the Kaikōura fires.24 Nov 02:40 AM
AucklandPolice investigating nightclub fire on Auckland's Karangahape RdA fire investigator is set to return to the site today.22 Nov 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAs the church collapsed in flame its kauri cross vanished - now it's been found after 44 years'I’ve got the cross in my garage, in pieces,' a man told Lynda Manglesen. She was stunned.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘My babies were my absolute world’: Mother of children killed in Sanson fire speaks of her devastationChelsey Field lost her three children, pet dog and a stillborn baby's ashes.20 Nov 04:54 PM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhangārei warehouse fire: Videos show aftermath of blazeThe building on Kioreroa Rd went up in flames on Tuesday evening, resulting in a smoke advisory. Video / Brodie StoneWatch18 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
New ZealandPolice treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicideAugust, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.18 Nov 04:40 AM
WorldTourist blamed for fire that damaged Chinese templeVideos show flames tearing through the temple's wooden roof and interior.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandThree overnight Dunedin fires deemed suspicious, investigators called inOne fire tore through a vacant Harrow St building just before midnight.17 Nov 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Innocent children': Police say a lot of work ahead after Sanson horrorThree children, Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7, died in the fire.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
WorldFire crews battle fast-moving South Coast blaze threatening homesCrews say the Worrowing Heights fire remains uncontained as winds rise.16 Nov 05:27 PM
New ZealandIre and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighterUnion says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blazeThirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'They tried to scare us to death': Row at Auckland retirement village as management bans EVsAffected residents have called the ban 'silly' and 'unreasonable', taking it to mediation.13 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandFire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blazeAssistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandMauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage provides leadsThe incidents closed Mauao over three nights.10 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandTourism hit by Tongariro fire‘It will put a few people off’: Tongariro shuttle boss counts cost of fire. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire updateFire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch09 Nov 11:45 PM
WorldA fire tore through this Maryland farm. Neighbours rallied to help save itWithin a month, the community raised nearly $125,000 to help Heinz Thomet rebuild.09 Nov 11:17 PM