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
New ZealandFirefighters battle 'well involved' Orewa house fireOn arrival, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the house fire was 'well-involved'.13 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battle 'well involved' Rosedale house fireFootage taken at Windsor Park shows black smoke billowing into the sky.08 Dec 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier's 23 poor air quality readings 'a load of hot air'There were no fires, no smoking chimneys, and yet Napier recorded a "bad air quality" day.08 Dec 02:49 AM
WorldOwner burns down house as bid to smoke out snakes goes wrongThe homeowner caught the house on fire, causing about $1 million in damage.06 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandFire at Woodhill Forest burning overnight, crews to return Monday morningGround and air operations ceased just before 6pm on Sunday.28 Nov 05:55 AM
WorldNotre-Dame interior faces woke 'Disney' revampCritics aghast at plans seen for "Christianity for dummies" trail inside Notre-Dame.26 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandGarry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arsonThe man responsible for a raging tyre fire north of Chch has been sentenced23 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in Pt Chevalier rips through wetlands housing migratory birdsFirefighters raced to tackle the blaze on Sunday afternoon.21 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandLake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal actionFire and Emergency NZ found an electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible.18 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandOhau fire: Cause of one of NZ's biggest blazes revealedLast year's fire destroyed 48 homes.17 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandEmergency services battle fire at Ponsonby barA Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said everyone was evacuated once they arrived.16 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandChoppers contain forestry blaze in high windsFire is burning through slash in a forestry area near Mt Lyford.16 Nov 12:44 AM
New ZealandCrews battle overnight as fire rips through forestry blockThere's no sign of how the fire started yet.12 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandFire in West Auckland sends smoke billowing across cityAt least five fire crews are attending a fire in suburban Ranui in West Auckland.07 Nov 06:39 AM
New ZealandNineteen fireworks-related callouts on Guy Fawkes Day, three of significanceA firework-related incident in Auckland took fire crews three hours to extinguish.05 Nov 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Significant' blaze at Auckland scrap metal yardThe blaze has been brought under control and crews are dampening hot spots.05 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage shows extent of damage to wastewater plant after fire.04 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandDrone footage shows massive fire damage to Christchurch wastewater plantDrone images taken on Thursday show the scale of the damage at the wastewater treatment plant in Bromley, Christchucrh. Video / Christchurch City CouncilWatch04 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire rips through Christchurch heritage mansion Antonio HallInvestigators will be at the site today to determine the cause of the blaze.04 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandIconic Nelson Boulder Bank bach on fireBach on bank extending into Nelson waterfront ablaze.02 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandFire at Christchurch wastewater treatment plant now containedChristchurch residents are being encouraged to keep doors and windows closed.01 Nov 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Savage: Thousands of reasons for climate action urgencyOPINION: Grace Savage outlines the fate for our Pacific Island children if COP26 fails.29 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandFatal truck crash blocks SH1 from Invercargill to BluffSH1 between Invercargill and Bluff is completely blocked off after a truck rolled.26 Oct 10:33 PM
New Zealand'I haven't slept, I'm crying': Witness to 'horrific' crash that killed two'You've got no idea until you see bits of car flying in the air'.24 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandMassive fire engulfs building in TirauThe fire can be seen ripping through the multi-tenanted commercial premises in Tirau. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandMassive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in TirauEight fire appliances were still at the scene at midday.21 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to suspicious blaze in TokoroaA fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.19 Oct 05:14 PM
New Zealand'Engulfed by flames': Woman saved from burning Wellington building recounts dramatic rescueCrews are on site dampening down hot spots.18 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire: Smoke billowing into the sky at Palmerston North's SquarePhotos surfacing on social media showed thick smoke billowing into the sky.18 Oct 05:12 AM
CrimeMan who torched house in retribution sent to jailHome owner left about 30k out of pocket after man burns down house in Northland17 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandPolice making inquiries of person pulled from Lower Hutt house fire by neighbour with severe burnsA person was taken to hospital with severe burns after rescued from a Naenae house fire.15 Oct 07:20 AM
WorldTaiwan: 46 killed in apartment building blazeFire broke out in a run-down mixed commercial and residential building.14 Oct 08:34 PM
