New ZealandElectrical fire cuts power to dozens of Russell businessesAn electrical fire in Russell yesterday cut power to dozens of businesses during the busy holiday period.Watch30 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAltadena fire recovery: One year on, town rebuilds after deadly blazeNearly 6000 Altadena homes were destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland'Complicating the response': Vegetation fire breaks out near Ardmore Airport Fire and Emergency first received the call about 6pm.29 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandCar collides with fire truck on Victoria Street, Auckland City.A vehicle and a responding fire truck have collided on Victoria Street, Auckland City. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic eventsPrincipal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after early morning house fire in New PlymouthPolice have taken over inquiries as investigators examine the scene.24 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan whose hillside home was scorched by fire faces wait to see damage inside'I’m just hoping it hasn’t gone through to the lounge area.'24 Dec 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Massive boost': Frankton Golf Centre swings back into summer after devastating fireEight of the Queenstown site's 10 driving range bays and the putting green reopened today.23 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, December 23, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Labour silent on India trade deal and fireworks ban at Coromandel Peninsula | Tuesday, December 23, 2025Watch23 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandMonth-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting nowThe moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.22 Dec 10:50 PM
WellingtonFamily lose everything after fire tears through homeThe family's church in Karori is collecting donations to help them rebuild their lives.22 Dec 06:00 PM
AucklandFirefighters battle basement blaze in downtown Auckland heritage buildingThe mixed-use Customs St East building houses homes and businesses.21 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fires 'fully contained'Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.17 Dec 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forests won’t disappear, so our behaviour around them needs to changeOPINION: We can’t change that we have more pine trees. We can change our behaviour.16 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas paradeVolunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun. 16 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandFire rips through Auckland polystyrene factory, sending smoke across skyVideo shows flames bursting from the side of an industrial building.15 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandWaiinu Beach fire grows past 100ha as crews brace for days of workThere are two firefighter crews present, supported by two helicopters and heavy machinery.15 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandMajor building fire in Wiri, Auckland.Firefighters have contained a large blaze at a building facility on Roscommon Rd in Wiri this morning. Video / Supplied / NZ HeraldWatch15 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandWaiinu Beach fire: Residents on standby to evacuate as crews battle blazeSmoke and ash are forcing people to stay inside with windows and vents shut.15 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews dispatched to house blaze in South Auckland Fire and Emergency received multiple calls just before 3pm. 15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandLismore Forest fire still not contained as crews hold the lineFire and Emergency is planning operations in the area overnight and on Tuesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fire breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiMultiple crews have been called to a vegetation fire near Parikino in Whanganui. Video / Joni FrancineWatch14 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandHundreds evacuate CostcoHundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 06:35 AM
AucklandBlaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before ChristmasThe adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.14 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pretty nasty' - Firefighters battle raging North Shore house blazeResidents are urged to close windows and the wider public are asked to avoid the area.13 Dec 05:46 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore5 crews are currently battling the blaze. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Dec 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContractor to be appointed to rebuild fire-hit New World Victoria ParkNew store to have a contemporary design but keep essence of previous one.11 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandFestive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrestedFire crews were called to the blaze at Caroline Bay at 5.25am.11 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandTruck engulfed in flames on Tāmaki DriveA Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to Tamaki Drive at around 10.30pm. Videos / #richardthekayaker, suppliedWatch11 Dec 06:31 PM
WorldEarliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UKLearning to light our own fires was one of the great turning points in human history.10 Dec 08:21 PM
