New ZealandMassive Christchurch scrap metal yard fireSeven fire appliances remain at the scene of the Woolston scrap yard nearly 12 hours after old cars began burning last night. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Geoff Sloan / Star NewsWatch17 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in house fire in ThamesA person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.15 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south AucklandAn apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.14 Aug 07:55 PM
WorldCairo church fire kills 41Churchgoers leap from upper floors during one of Egypt's worst fire tragedies in years.14 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandCause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora houseThe investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.13 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldFish die off amid severe drought in EuropeWildfires continue to spread across Europe, forcing evacuations and destroying homes.12 Aug 12:42 AM
New Zealand'He could hear her screaming': Kaikohe man drags partner from burning houseKaikohe couple and their five children lost almost everything they owned in the blaze .10 Aug 05:00 PM
World'We couldn't get in': Firefighter's 10 relatives die in Pennsylvania blazeThe children who died were ages 5, 6 and 7, State Police said.06 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandMotel on fire: Owner wakes to guests bashing on his door - person in custodyWellsford's Castle Court Motel caught fire early this morning.06 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandDiesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance proceduresTalleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.21 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing motel manager described as 'hero' during fireA fire at an emergency housing motel has resulted in one person being injured.16 Jul 06:13 AM
WorldFireplane pilot dies in PortugalA heatwave spreading across Europe is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain.16 Jul 02:23 AM
BusinessMegadrought increasing fire risk, legal battles heat upIn wildland-urban interface, a battle of developers and environmental groups.14 Jul 08:54 PM
WorldPreventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoiasForest ecologist reveals how fighting fire with fire saved the world's tallest trees.13 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandKāpiti paranormal: 'Surreal' video shows burning, driverless bus move to save homeVideo shows the moment the driverless bus moves itself away from danger.08 Jul 12:32 AM
New ZealandFire closes off part of Tī Rākau Drive, East AucklandTraffic is being diverted as a result and bus services are affected.07 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandBlazing house bus mysteriously moves on its own Blazing house bus appears to move on its own, saving house from devastation. Video / @meekskid1, @bestseat360 via TikTok Watch05 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead in overnight blaze at Christchurch propertyThe Redwood street was under police cordon.03 Jul 07:58 PM
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
