Latest from Fires

Couple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom window

Police were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.

'Destruction could have been avoided': Maui County sues electric company over fires

Hawaiian Electric Co failed to shut off power despite exceptional winds, dry conditions.

'Hellscape': Survivors of Maui wildfires were surrounded by flames during a desperate escape

Many fleeing locals forced to escape down one paved road in Maui got trapped and died.

'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire

Firefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.

After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?

As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?

Anger in Hawaii rises over potential land grabs after wildfire disaster

The disaster has highlighted Hawaii’s housing crisis.

Napier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fence

The Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

'Like a bomb exploded': Deadly heatwave, wildfires claim more victims

Eighteen bodies discovered in region close to the Turkish border as blazes sweep through.

'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered

Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man

Thousands flee growing wildfire near Canadian city

19,000 fled the city to avoid the fire, which started from lightning a month ago.

Maui fire survivors confronting huge mental health hurdles

Former Lahaina residents struggling with anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

Wildfires too painful to see unfold, says Northland-based Hawaiian

Death toll from Hawaii fires top 100

'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire

The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.

'Haunting': Maui death toll reaches 101, first list of names expected

Authorities have gone through about 32 per cent of the search area.

'No sirens, no alerts': Emergency measures slammed in Maui in wake of wildfires

Maui County officials failed to activate sirens that could warn people of the danger.

Fletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost rises

NZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.