New ZealandWatch: Fatal house fire in Avondale Fatal house fire in Avondale. Video / Albie RedmoreWatch11 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible video - inferno destroys house in minutesFire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.11 Jan 08:33 AM
WorldDoctors race to save lives after NYC fire that killed 17Eight children among dead; dozens in hospital, including several in critical condition.10 Jan 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly containedLocals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.10 Jan 05:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issuedFire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.09 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in MotuekaLarge fire in Motueka this morning. Video / Carlisa LimmerWatch09 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandBattle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continueThe fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.09 Jan 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possibleThe fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.09 Jan 08:03 AM
New ZealandMajor scrub fire breaks out in WānakaFour helicopters are responding to a large scrub fire near Wānaka. Video / James Allan / Janine Weatherly / Harriet Blackman-HowardWatch09 Jan 01:59 AM
WorldWhy eccentric leader plans to close 'Gateway to Hell'The natural gas crater in the middle of the Karakum desert has burned for five decades.08 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandLarge Matamata fire under investigationAn investigation into last night's fire at Viking Kayaks will begin today.08 Jan 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Large' three-building blaze in MatamataCrews from surrounding districts battle flames.08 Jan 08:49 AM
New ZealandKaimaumau wetlands: Sacred sites, rare flora and fauna complicate fire fightBurning for 22 days, the fire has covered an area the size of 2400 football fields.08 Jan 03:38 AM
World'Keep these babies in your prayers': Devastating fire kills 7 childrenThe four smoke alarms in the building do not appear to have been working.05 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandKaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuateSeaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.04 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandRugby star helping in fight against large Northland fireTaniwha among crews helping fight major fire in Kaimaumau.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called in to battle blaze at Long Bay Regional ParkFirefighters are using shovels to douse flames.02 Jan 07:25 AM
New ZealandResident concerned Kaimaumau fire may burn for monthsBlaze on the wetland was first reported on December 18.01 Jan 07:19 PM
WorldColorado wildfire victims begin new year surveying destructionAs many as 1000 homes feared lost to flames.01 Jan 07:28 AM
WorldColorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force mass evacuationsAbout 580 homes, a hotel, and a shopping centre burn, tens of thousands people evacuated.31 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandSpringfield rest home fire: Man, 73, critically injured in blaze diesEmergency responders were called to the rest home around 9.40pm.30 Dec 02:56 AM
New ZealandApartment explosion: Residents escape fiery blastQueenstown apartment "fully involved in flames" after explosion.30 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldUS house fire kills father, 2 children on Christmas morningA Christmas morning house fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania claimed the lives of a father and his two children. Video / ABCWatch27 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandFire decimates Taranaki meat processing plant A fire has destroyed a Taranaki meat processing plant which required 40 fire crew to stop the blaze.Watch26 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandDump building burns overnightResidents noticed smoke coming from the dump just after 11pm.22 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandCompany 'incredibly grateful' to firefighters after losing headquarters to large overnight blazeThe commercial building blaze was well involved when firefighters arrived last night.19 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle large blaze at Waitoa rendering plantSeven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.19 Dec 04:51 PM
New ZealandFar North residents evacuated after scrub fire spreadsResidents in the Far North township of Kaimaumau are evacuating overnight.19 Dec 09:30 AM
WorldOsaka arson suspect identified, buildings to be checkedThe suspect set a mental clinic ablaze in an eight-story building where he was a patient.19 Dec 08:07 AM
New ZealandNorthland fire bursts into life again after being nearly containedThe 350ha blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours.19 Dec 06:49 AM
New ZealandHelicopters, fresh ground crews fighting Far North bushfireThe fire has burnt through 300ha of bush18 Dec 10:08 PM
New Zealand300ha blaze burns in NorthlandUp to seven helicopters have been working on the blaze this afternoon.18 Dec 05:41 AM
World27 feared dead in building fire in OsakaDozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out in the building.17 Dec 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
