New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
WorldBosnia nursing home blaze leaves multiple dead and injuredFlames tore through the upper floor of a Tuzla nursing home on Tuesday night.05 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandOwner reveals cause of destructive blaze at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageCrews battled the blaze for hours as bush behind the stage also caught fire.04 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken horse owners back fireworks ban, urge Guy Fawkes cautionA select committee will consider three petitions calling to ban public fireworks sales.04 Nov 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Get up and have another go': Owner grateful no one hurt in Mitai Village fire Crews battled the blaze for hours before leaving the scene at 2.30am.04 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageA function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.Watch04 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandFireworks chaos on Castle StAbout 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.Watch04 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks banNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.Watch04 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lostThirteen fire trucks from across Canterbury attended the Darfield blaze.04 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandBurnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s BayFire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.04 Nov 12:24 AM
New ZealandNeighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'The house was a 'charred, soddy mess' this morning, the neighbour said.03 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandExplosions rock Bleak House Rd as fire erupts near recycling workshopThe blaze began near a workshop recycling old whiteware units. Video / Dean JenkinsWatch03 Nov 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large blaze rips through Island Bay propertyA large fire has ripped through a property in the Wellington seafront suburb of Island Bay. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Nov 06:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Stay inside' - Large blaze rips through home in Island Bay, WellingtonFire crews are fighting in strong winds to extinguish the blaze.03 Nov 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arsonIt comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.03 Nov 04:50 AM
ChristchurchHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandAuckland cafe gutted in overnight blaze being treated as ‘suspicious’ It follows a ram-raid and arson attempt at a nearby pub just a month earlier.01 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandHouse fire closes SH1 near Christchurch, road now reopenedPolice were notified of the blaze on Carmen Rd at 4.25pm.01 Nov 04:47 AM
New ZealandNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Always bigger and better': Fireworks display expected to attract large crowdMeeanee Speedway expects up to 5000 people at Saturday’s fireworks.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandTavern fire shuts Palmerston North school due to asbestos riskSpecialists may test school grounds for asbestos debris before reopening.30 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: For pets' sake – let's ban retail sale of fireworksOPINION: The harm to animals is a strong reason for change.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay inside': Fire crews battle blaze at closed Palmerston North pubEight fire trucks are at the scene of the blaze on Ferguson St.30 Oct 05:34 AM
AucklandFirefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incidentThree patients, all in minor condition, were assessed and treated at the scene. 30 Oct 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fireCrews stayed on site until about 12.30am.27 Oct 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS disasters caused more than $170b in damage in first half of yearNew York Times: Non-profit Climate Central has revived the federal disaster cost database.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandTāmaki bus fire: Live update from the sceneFires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:23 PM
New ZealandFrantic rescue attempts after electric bus blaze in AucklandWitnesses have described frantic rescue attempts after a serious crash that saw a bus go up in flames on a main road in the Auckland suburb of Parnell last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 05:56 PM
