New ZealandDestroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeletonA fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Multiple explosions': Fire crews contain Penrose industrial blazeSmoke from fire in Penrose is being blown across Onehunga, Māngere Bridge and Favona.27 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandHuge blaze engulfs building in PenroseFirefighters are battling a huge fire at an industrial building in Penrose. Video /NZ Herald / Dean PurcellWatch27 Jun 06:06 PM
New ZealandFive people injured, two seriously, in Clendon Park house fireFive people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.27 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in caravan fire in Blackball on West CoastFour fire crews were called to Clifford St at 4.05pm.21 Jun 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fireAdrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.20 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandThree people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in PoriruaTen fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.20 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning homeMinutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.17 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in Chatham IslandsCommunity shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.16 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandFirefighters attend blaze in West AucklandFirefighters attended a house fire on Brennan Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula, during the early hours of this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandHouse 'gutted' by fire, person rescued from balconyThe two-storey house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.11 Jun 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blazeThree youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.10 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandBaked beans campfire leads to forestry blaze Baked beans campfire leads to forestry blaze. Video / ODTWatch10 Jun 08:21 PM
WorldSpain evacuates 2000 people as crews race to check wildfireEmergency agencies have deployed almost 1000 firefighters and military personnel.10 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandFire on 25th floor of Auckland's PwC Tower containedMore than two dozen firefighters descend on city's second tallest structure.07 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandFire authorities investigating suspicious house fire in ManurewaA fire investigator is due back at the scene this morning.06 Jun 06:26 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate large blaze in old school building in GreymouthFire crews received multiple calls to the former Karoro Learning site.06 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandOld Greymouth primary school on fireFire crews are responding to a large blaze at an old school building in Greymouth. Video / Supplied Watch06 Jun 03:41 AM
New ZealandFire crews, police responding to 'suspicious' house fire in ŌtaraPolice: No indication anyone has been injured.06 Jun 03:28 AM
WorldBangladesh fire: 28 dead, scores injured at container depotDeath toll could rise as firefighters struggle to bring blaze under control.05 Jun 07:38 AM
New ZealandFive treated for smoke inhalation after big Wellington house fireMultiple people called 111 over the fire, which started in the building's roof.04 Jun 11:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: Up in flames - historic North Island pub destroyed in overnight fireThe tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.04 Jun 10:13 PM
New ZealandFocus: Historic Waipa Tavern destroyed in overnight fireFire crews were called around 2am as the historic Waipa Tavern in Ngāruawāhia went up in flames. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jun 08:38 PM
New ZealandHundreds evacuate city mall, cause unknownHundreds milled outside as firefighters arrived to investigate at Westfield Albany.04 Jun 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher sues over insurance for works at Sky City Convention Centre"A difference of interpretation over an insurance policy" at heart of litigation03 Jun 05:28 AM
CrimePassenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at policePassenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.01 Jun 03:11 AM
Crime'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuitPassenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland gang shootings: Police investigating suspicious fire at homeHouse fire one of two overnight police are treating as suspicious.28 May 05:48 AM
New Zealand'They were very lucky': Fire truck's delay came close to costing livesFire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.28 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandTwo hurt - one seriously - in Parnell apartment fireFire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.27 May 11:05 PM
Environment'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - SemenoffFormer Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing25 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandFire investigators looking into cause of blaze in Royal Oak overnightFire investigators are looking into the cause of a blaze at a property in Royal Oak.22 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Huge blaze in TakaniniEmergency services were called to Takanini shortly before midnight after reports of a fire. Video / Shanie Prasad Watch18 May 12:39 AM
WorldFire in New Delhi's commercial building kills at least 27, many injuredTwenty-seven fire engines doused the flames after battling more than five hours.14 May 08:52 AM
