New ZealandSmoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fireAbout 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.26 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Sydenham fire updateIncident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.Watch25 Sep 07:58 PM
New ZealandNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challengeNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela GowerWatch25 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
WorldQueensland fire crews battle blaze as residents prepare to leave homesConditions worsen as Queensland bushfire spreads - six crews battle blaze.23 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandEight fire crews battle blaze on Auckland's K RdK Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.20 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New Zealand'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to schoolFirefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandBreanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberateThe house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.19 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandLarge industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenchingFlames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.17 Sep 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
World'I’ve done nothing wrong': Kiwi's cafe deliberately ‘firebombed’ in Aussie attack“I’ve done nothing wrong and all of a sudden it’s up in flames.”13 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency extinguish Auckland Southern Motorway car blazeEmergency services were called to the scene just before 7pm.13 Sep 08:42 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to fire alarm at University of AucklandAn image shows multiple fire trucks outside the university.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandElectric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injuredThe man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.12 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandLarge Māngere East fire breaks out, 5 trucks in attendanceFENZ say they were alerted to the fire just after 1pm.11 Sep 02:41 AM
New Zealand'They could still be here': Family of mum, son killed in house fire haunted by smoke alarm failureAuthorities now assessing fire that killed Southland mum and her 11-year-old son.10 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandMakorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 trafficTraffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce ReidWatch09 Sep 02:11 AM
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New Zealand'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'06 Sep 06:02 AM
WorldAussie brothers set fire to home while residents sleptThe two men were jailed for the arson attack.06 Sep 05:50 AM
World'Systematic dishonesty': Grenfell final report - what caused the fire that killed 72Inquiry into fatal inferno exposes failings by UK government ministers and officials.05 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fireThe house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.05 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandTruck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fireFire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.04 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of Canterbury firefighters battling two large blazes tonight amid strong windsConditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.02 Sep 11:03 AM
