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
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidenceThe popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.11 Sep 05:19 AM
TravelPlease come back! Maui urges tourists to return after tragedyFew tourists are coming to the Hawaiian island after last month's wildfires.08 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesCatalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fireAn investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.07 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandVegetation burn-off out of control in CanterburyFive fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.06 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandFires overnight in Auckland, Invercargill - arson suspectedFirefighters were kept busy overnight at both ends of the country.05 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandFlying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfiresBrothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.05 Sep 02:30 AM
World'The battle continues': Greece wildfires abatingThe fire has been burning for 17 days through the Evros region.05 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandAnother Hawke's Bay home destroyed by fireIt was 8.30am on a sunny and fine Saturday morning. Then the house was gone, 'knackered'.03 Sep 02:26 AM
New Zealand'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.02 Sep 08:14 PM
