CrimeMeth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arsonOffender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.06 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alightPhone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.01 Oct 01:58 AM
VideoExtent of fire shown to jurors after alleged killing of Wiremu ArapoA fly-through of the fire damage was shown to the jury during the trial of Gregory Hart and Sean Hayde, accused of killing Wiremu Arapo on October 20, 2020. Video / NZ PoliceWatch28 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandMan's death after house fire 'suspicious'The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.28 Sep 09:38 PM
World'Flames started falling': Disaster strikes as fire rips through Iraqi wedding, killing at least 100As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.27 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandPukaki Downs scrub fire started in forestry block, deemed accidentalNo connection between the fire and the research burns in autumn.27 Sep 06:44 PM
New ZealandSpecialised taskforce potential option to tackle heightened wildfire riskThose who lived through the 2017 Waimārama wildfires have advice for the dry summer.27 Sep 03:24 AM
WorldAt least 100 dead in Iraq wedding fireA deadly fire consumed an Iraq wedding hall, collapsing parts of the building.27 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning Foxton house fireFire crews were called around 4.30am.26 Sep 05:07 PM
New ZealandFines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fireThe Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Thick white smoke, then a flame': Sky TV decoder catches fireFenz reports there have been a number of similar incidents in the past.25 Sep 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew timber processing plant rises from ashesThe building's previous plant was destroyed in a fire.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailedOne rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandVegetation fire in Waimate threatens buildings and closes State Highway 1A number of buildings are under threat and a state highway has been closed after a South Island vegetation blaze in Waimate. Video / Mark Smith Watch20 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burnsThe fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.19 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandStudents evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at East Auckland schoolSchool evacuated as firefighters work to extinguish the roof fire.19 Sep 03:38 AM
World'Caught in a hellscape': Maui wildfire death toll drops to 97Previously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fire.18 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandHigh winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arrivingSeveral fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.17 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warningGusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.17 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandCaution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blazeResidents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain Newmarket blazeThe fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd15 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandBattery disposal sparks Hamilton firesCouncil is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.14 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandFlames spill out of a building's windows in PukekoheFootage shows a fire in a historical building in Pukekohe. Video / Brett NeilWatch14 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandBlaze damages restaurant in historic Pukekohe building, no one injuredThe upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.14 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandThe Terrace in Wellington blocked off after fireIt's believed a power box caught fire.14 Sep 05:06 AM
TalanoaCigarette butt sparks large fire in ApiaA cigarette butt has sparked a large fire causing a lot of damage in Samoa.13 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandWhanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blazeThe house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.12 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandHastings blaze: Woman charged with arson over Flaxmere house fireAn arrest has been made following the fire.12 Sep 02:25 AM
