World'Shocking incident' - Three firefighters dead after plane crashes in Australian outbackQueensland Ambulance Service described the collision as 'unsurvivable'.05 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandRisk of Australian bushfire smoke in NZ skies this summerMeteorologists will be watching for Australian bushfire smoke travelling here this summer.04 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Get down' - Fireworks display goes wrong, spectators hurtVideo shows crowd members shouting 'Get down' as misfiring fireworks hit the grandstand.04 Nov 10:09 PM
New Zealand'We are not immune': Fenz warns of lithium-ion battery dangerAfter a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.02 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandPerson dead in house fire in HamiltonThe blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.01 Nov 05:39 PM
World4000 evacuated as wind-driven California wildfire spreadsWind-driven wildfire has forced authorities to issue evacuation orders for 4000 residents.31 Oct 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua touristsA fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after Dunedin house fireFirefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.31 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activationFire trucks are en route to the airport.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandFatal fire: One person dead in blaze which tore through Auckland homeEmergency services were at the scene of a two-storey house fire in New Lynn, Auckland.27 Oct 09:22 PM
New ZealandYoung teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fireThe four youths were aged 13 and 14.27 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after body found in house fireOne person died in a fire in a remote area of Ruapehu District on October 11.27 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandPeople unaccounted for after Dunedin boarding house infernoFenz has identified people possibly squatting at the property who aren't accounted for.27 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Inferno' house fire spreads in Dunedin, several road closuresThe house is "well-involved" in flames.26 Oct 10:25 PM
VideoFocus: Huge house fire in DunedinA huge house fire has caused extensive damage to a house in Dunedin early this morning. Video / Dean SmithWatch26 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandTwo firefighters in hospital after battling blaze in West Auckland, 18 firetrucks on sceneFire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.26 Oct 04:35 AM
New Zealand'This is just nit-picking': Plumber fuming over investigation that led to fineThe plumber's failings revolved around his lack of supervision of a subcontractor.26 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandDemolition of burned heritage building to begin todayThe Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.23 Oct 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Battery heaven': A light-hearted approach to safety in RangitīkeiThe campaign message contains a ‘eulogy’ for the deceased batteries.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disasterPlus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHow to ensure you leave no trace this sunny seasonThese principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.20 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead in retirement village house fireA neighbour described the victim as 'a lovely lady'.20 Oct 08:38 PM
New Zealand'It will be on fire': Fight between mother and son ended in family home burning downFamily lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razedA popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.19 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandYoungsters sought for information on huge fireThe four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire at landfill site near HuntlyCharges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandBlaze in East Tāmaki factory under controlFour crews, a ladder truck and support vehicles responded to the alarm.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Avoid the area' - fire in central Wellington sees 20m-high flamesSeven fire trucks were responding to the incident, first reported about 2.30pm.15 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldReleased 911 calls from within the deadly Maui wildfires reveal terror and panic amid escapeDispatchers inundated with calls became increasingly powerless to provide help.14 Oct 04:25 AM
TravelCause of London airport blaze that destroyed 1500 cars revealedUp to 50,000 passengers were affected by the 18-hour flight suspension.11 Oct 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Unconscious with smoke all around': Neighbours hailed for dragging man from burning flat"It could have been a far worse outcome without their quick thinking."11 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandKowhai Park fire considered suspiciousHours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.11 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandCautions advised over disposing lithium-ion batteriesThe Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOff The Track owners back on track: New pop-up venture for Hawke’s Bay couple after devastating fireOff the Track is getting back on track, with a new project in the works.09 Oct 02:10 AM
