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
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
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
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
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
