New ZealandFirefighters still working to dampen devastating Canterbury blazesTwo homes and a church were destroyed during the three fires.20 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub firesFire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham Watch19 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandDedicated volunteer's last act helps family devastated by fireA house-lot of goods has been donated in honour of Eric Bettridge.17 Jan 10:46 PM
New Zealand'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fireThe garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.17 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly set fire to property and critically injured one personTwo people were injured following the blaze on Sunday.14 Jan 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigatorThe cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.14 Jan 05:50 PM
TalanoaInsurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fireThe Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious house fire leaves three people badly injured and one in custodyEmergency services were alerted to a suspicious house fire near Waimate.14 Jan 07:38 AM
New ZealandWairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on MondayThe Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.14 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandJust did it: Hawke's Bay hero truckie uses Nike hoodie to stop car fireDwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.14 Jan 01:07 AM
New ZealandFire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy dayA drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.12 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North HeadFenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.12 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandDry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZFire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.12 Jan 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fireA man has been arrested in relation to the fire.10 Jan 05:57 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in DecemberFirefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.10 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
TalanoaThousands of housing units to be built for Māui residents after devastating firesAlmost 100 people were killed and thousands left homeless after the devastating wildfire.08 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menuCatch up on what's happening across Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows how close fire came to homesThe dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.07 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandFires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now containedThere are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.07 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in AucklandSmoke billows from a house fire on Great North Road in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Jan 01:22 AM
New Zealand'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her communitySandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.05 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandResidents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment buildingFire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.04 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNeighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga homeCrews from three fire stations fought the blaze.04 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in TaurangaEmergency services were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Wednesday evening. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Jan 01:08 AM
WorldPlane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records showCoast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".03 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandTakanini Community Hall fireInvestigations are under way for the cause of a community hall fire in Takanini last night. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch03 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into South Auckland community hall fire under wayCrews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.03 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at South Auckland community hallFive crews were called out to tackle the flames.03 Jan 09:22 AM
New ZealandTwo charged with arson after residential blaze near busy West Auckland junctionOn arrival, fire crews found a double garage well involved in flames.02 Jan 05:46 PM
