WorldWildfire: South Lake Tahoe ordered to evacuateOut of control fire threatens to raze entire Californian city.30 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandPreschooler raised alarm to free woman hurt in Napier house blazeOne person sustained critical injuries in the blaze.30 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandWoman threw her dog to safety before perishing in house firePolice are seeking information about a suspicious fire at the property.27 Aug 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBuilding site was hit by arson, landlord books $89.1m rise'The property is insured and the insurance claim has been accepted in full' - owner.26 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandCrews battle Whangaehu house fireIt took crews around two hours to extinguish the fire.21 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandFires destroy three North Island homesNo one was injured in the three house fires overnight.16 Aug 05:55 PM
New ZealandTwo large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnightFire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.11 Aug 07:21 PM
World'Unprecedented': Massive forest fire ravages Greek islandFirefighters and residents have battled the blaze on Evia for seven straight days.10 Aug 02:52 AM
WorldTrail of destruction as Greek wildfires rage onThree large wildfires continue to churn across Greece, one threatening whole towns.08 Aug 12:40 AM
World'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rageWildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.07 Aug 09:13 AM
New ZealandPrisoner sparks Mt Eden fire after tampering with electrical socketStaff and prisoners were evacuated during the Mt Eden Corrections Facility fire.06 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandBoat on fire in central QueenstownBoat on fire in central Queenstown on Thursday night. Video / James AllenWatch05 Aug 08:33 PM
WorldWatch: Wildfires force beach evacuation in GreeceFire crews fought to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.05 Aug 03:04 AM
New ZealandSenior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.02 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandRaging fire guts Auckland CBD construction siteFirefighters were called to the scene at about 9.42pm.01 Aug 11:59 AM
WorldTurkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfiresThe death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey's Mediterranean towns has risen to six.31 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandFriends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fireSome of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.28 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandTī Rākau Drive still partially closed after large factory fireFire crews remain at the site of a large factory fire in East Auckland yesterday.28 Jul 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Massive' fire in East Auckland plastics factory under controlPetrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.28 Jul 09:44 AM
New ZealandCats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their armsAt least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.28 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandHouse fire: Ten fire crews battle blazeOne person has been treated at the scene.27 Jul 03:32 AM
EntertainmentArson at Beyonce and Jay-Z mansionIt took 22 firefighters two hours to extinguish the flames.23 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Mortal fear for remote arson-plagued communityThere's one name that keeps cropping up - is he the mystery arsonist?23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I've never been through anything like this - flood one day, fire the next'Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.19 Jul 08:12 PM
WorldSpitting embers: Terrifying 'fire clouds' form 10km into the air above US wildfireFire crews evacuate as one collapses, and sparks fall from the sky in dangerous winds.17 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandSound of explosions as crew battle West Auckland house fire"[I] first saw it when one of my flatmates started crying out that there was a fire."13 Jul 08:20 AM
WorldDeath Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 yearsThe staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.10 Jul 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeHouse fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrantFire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.08 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandFire on State Highway 1 North of KaikouraCrews were filmed battling the blaze on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura. Video / Tess RitchieWatch06 Jul 10:08 PM
CrimeNorthland arsonist re-sentenced to community workStarting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire rips through house in Te Atatū SouthFour crews are at the scene on Harding Ave, West Auckland.05 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandCars destroyed as fire bug hits Auckland streetFour cars were burnt out in the Auckland city area overnight.03 Jul 07:05 PM
WorldCanada hunts for survivors of fire that destroyed small townOfficials hunt for missing residents after wildfire destroys British Columbian town.02 Jul 10:47 PM
