New ZealandWoman, 63, dies in Waihī house fireFire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.03 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandDeath in Hunterville following house fireFour fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.02 May 07:33 PM
New Zealand130-year-old Northland icon destroyed by firePolice want to hear from anyone with information about the 4am blaze in Kohukohu.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters work to save South Auckland houses from fireA bus on fire endangered two homes on Ashland Pl in Weymouth.30 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandLandmark Northland Masonic lodge building engulfed by fireThe historic building was engulfed by fire when crews arrived early this morning.29 Apr 06:04 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle early morning Blenheim blaze, cause unknownThe blaze broke out in a block on Pitchill St about 2.30am.27 Apr 05:22 PM
WorldFire tears through Iraq hospital, killing 15 Covid-19 patientsThe fire is believed to have been caused when at least one oxygen cylinder exploded.25 Apr 01:55 AM
WorldPolice called after gender-reveal explosion rocks townThe person who purchased and detonated the explosives has turned himself into police.23 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandDog rescued from house fire in KaipoiEmergency services were called to the fire on Cridland St Thursday afternoon.22 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hobFire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to a Dunedin's property before 7pm.19 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandMan suffers burns in Whanganui shed fireExplosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.17 Apr 10:30 PM
New Zealand'So brave': Wife of badly burnt officer praises his quick thinkingTe Anau police officer faces long recovery after accident left him with severe burns.16 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in Christchurch being treated as suspiciousAuthorities are investigating the cause of a blaze in the suburb of Dallington.11 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandGiant tyre fire: Accused named for first timeEmergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.06 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deployingHedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.04 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandCBD apartment complex evacuated after resident wakes to fireWoman was woken by blaring fire alarm to find black smoke filling her apartment.02 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two vehicles crash, one catches fireThe crash occurred about midday at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32.02 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandTowering inferno: Homeowners win $12m lawsuitAdventure park chairlift helped spread fire, judge found.31 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandPizza factory fire: Blaze not being treated as suspiciousBlaze is causing a lot of smoke that might be toxic, authorities say.31 Mar 12:23 AM
VideoFocus: Large fire burns in Christchurch's HillsboroughResidents in parts of Christchurch are being told to stay indoors due to a large fire. Video / George HeardWatch29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlaze destroys Christchurch tattoo studio - investigation underwayA fire has ripped through City of Ink on Riccarton Rd this morning.28 Mar 07:31 PM
New Zealand'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."23 Mar 04:25 PM
New ZealandCar gutted by fire in KerikeriBlaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'In shock': Wānaka family loses everything in house fireOne of the family's dogs died in the fire.22 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandScrub fire hazard erupts on Auckland motorwayBrush fire on median strip sends plumes of black smoke drifting into oncoming traffic.22 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandFire crews at large house fire in WanakaFire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.21 Mar 04:48 PM
New ZealandFire that destroyed two police cars in Christchurch started by electrical fault"It is believed this was an isolated incident with the vehicle."21 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandPt Chevalier building fire slows traffic on Northwestern MotorwayThe fire is now under control but motorists are warned to expect delays.18 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandEight crews fight Oriental Bay house fireThe fire was extinguished at 5.15, with all persons accounted for.18 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandOne person injured in suspicious house fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.17 Mar 12:44 AM
New Zealand'We didn't have a chance to save her': Famous food truck destroyedA famed South Island food truck has been lost in a fire near Queenstown.14 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Food truck catches fire near QueenstownHelicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.12 Mar 06:47 AM
New ZealandFlights briefly delayed after fire alarm at Auckland AirportEmergency crews have been at the scene since about 4.30am.11 Mar 05:50 PM
