New ZealandHelicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near QueenstownThe vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.19 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern calls time, North Shore blaze & Alec Baldwin charged | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 January, 2023 Jacinda Ardern’s popularity revealed as the PM steps down, Fire crews respond to building fire overnight and prosecutors announce Alec Baldwin’s fate in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It was pretty full on': Kaiwaka residents relive fighting fatal fireThe death doesn’t appear to be suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters respond to fire in commercial building in Wairau ValleyFire and Emergency NZ were called to a building fire in Wairau Valley at 8.55pm19 Jan 08:27 AM
New ZealandQueenstown blaze spreads over 6haFire and Emergency says choppers stood down in darkness but will resume at 6am.19 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandAbandoned car set alight in North Shore, threatening trees and homesThe well-lit car stood on the walkway of Tui Park as firefighters fought the blaze.18 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency respond to two house fires across AucklandFirefighters responded to a kitchen fire in Māngere East and another in Epsom11 Jan 05:43 AM
WorldDrought, snow, hurricanes ... The cost of extreme weather in the US in 2022It was another near-record year in number of extreme events and overall damage from them.10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers escape unharmed after stray spark ignites metal business in NapierEveryone escaped unharmed after a stray spark set Galvanising Hawke's Bay alight.09 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandTwo firefighters injured battling suspicious Levin blazeOne crew member was hospitalised after the callout to an unoccupied house.07 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandNZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfiresWorld-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy engulfed in flamesBayview dairy shop on Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay engulfed in flames last night. Source / Sam TehWatch05 Jan 12:07 AM
New Zealand‘It’s all gone’: Whangaparāoa dairy burnt down after catching fire overnightNeighbours describe smell of smoke and burnt charcoal-like building structure today.04 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandNYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range RoverLocals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks02 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighters race to save farmhouse, douse hedge fire in SouthlandFire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire01 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandUS billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fireAngry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.31 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandChch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards cityFire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.29 Dec 07:20 PM
WorldFire at hotel casino on Cambodia border kills at least 10, injured 30Neighbouring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border region.29 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandFire under control after threatening homes in Far NorthFirefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.29 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boat on fire on Lake TaupōThe medium size boat was fully engulfed on Lake Taupō. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandOne person confirmed dead after car fire in TaranakiPolice say they don't know how the fire started.25 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldFire at illegal shelter in Russia leaves 22 deadThe building was a 'temporary residence for persons in a difficult life situation'.24 Dec 11:12 PM
EntertainmentWhy Jay Leno won't take pain relief after car fireThe comedian spent two weeks in a burns unit after a car he was working on caught fire.23 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigatedAn 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.21 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandSmoke covers East Auckland as two blazes break out in one afternoonThe smoke could be seen for kilometres in all directions around Auckland21 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandGood timing! Four Square Te Mata reopens for Christmas."It's a great part of our community. I'm glad it's back."15 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway, causing delaysDramatic footage captures car engulfed in flames, blocking lanes.14 Dec 03:56 AM
World3 dead, 12 missing after explosion, fire in Jersey apartment blockThe St Helier blast occurred hours after fire dept inspected after smell of gas reported.10 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandFire crews at blaze in Christchurch buildingFour fire trucks are currently at the scene08 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPlumes of black smoke spotted near King’s CollegeWorker reports seeing black smoke coming from the direction of school.08 Dec 05:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: FENZ under fireFirefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Occupants escape blazing SUVOccupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODTWatch30 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandMiraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorwaySmoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.30 Nov 12:53 AM
