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
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