New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.24 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in car fire at ŌmāpereFirefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.24 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandSmoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across CoromandelPublic has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.23 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandMore than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fireA property has been evacuated as a precaution.23 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandNew video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fireNew footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / SuppliedWatch23 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandAmmunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDFThe fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.22 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandTekapo wildfire 'contained', Waikato still burnsThe Tekapo fire grew to 200 hectares at a planned ammunition disposal.22 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fireFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.22 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandHouse ablaze in Newtown, Central WellingtonCrews were called to the scene around 8.20pm.21 Oct 08:30 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha KumarWatch21 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.21 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teamsA generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.20 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New Zealand'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
New ZealandWatch: Residents duck for cover as truck explodes on Napier streetResidents just missed as flying debris hurtled towards them during truck fire explosion.13 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandHouse fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty townA woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.12 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandSUV gutted by second arson in three daysAn arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
WorldSecond body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed deadAn 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.07 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead in early morning house fire in PoriruaEmergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.02 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
WorldSao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South AmericaExperts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.30 Sep 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apartFirefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.30 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandCastor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safeFirefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.29 Sep 05:14 PM
New ZealandHighway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadsideThe road has now reopened.28 Sep 10:18 PM
Talanoa'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire"She was a happy princess."27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPeople evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi BayA firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.26 Sep 06:12 PM
