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
New ZealandFire crews called to Papakura yard for the second time in two monthsA blaze has broken out at a car yard on Hunua Rd in South Auckland.08 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland MIQ facility evacuated after food court fire spreadsGuests staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel were evacuated.08 Mar 07:13 AM
New ZealandBurnt-out car containing body removed from Flat Bush parkA post-mortem will be held tomorrow.07 Mar 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years a fireman - still the best careerMike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoPremium: Firefighter Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood on 50 years serviceFirefighting veteran Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood looks back on his “most rewarding” job following the Christchurch earthquakes and after 50 years service says he’s got no plans of retirement. Video / Alex Burton / Joe Morgan / APWatch05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 homes evacuated as crews contain Auckland fireResidents report seeing flames leaping around 20m in the air.01 Mar 06:10 AM
New ZealandExplosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flamesEverybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.25 Feb 07:19 PM
New ZealandBody found at Otago property following tree fireEmergency services were called just before 5pm.25 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandOne in hospital after house fire on West CoastTwo houses badly damaged in blaze.20 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandCarterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours sayThe fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.14 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay fire: 35-hectare farm blaze continued to smoulderFirefighters were called to back to the scene after a series of "flare-ups".11 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandWairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.10 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditionsStrong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.09 Feb 06:54 PM
New Zealand'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South WairarapaFour rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.09 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandFire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnightThe scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.08 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandThird abandoned house fire in two months: Being treated as suspiciousA Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said it was "well ablaze" on arrival.08 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandPerson dies a month after suffering burns in house fireInvestigations still underway after January 5 blaze claims a life.06 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay fire: Crews battle night-time forest blazeFive dozen firefighters battled the blaze that broke out in vegetation.06 Feb 05:35 PM
New ZealandSix helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston NorthFire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.04 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle large house fire in RotoruaFirefighters battle big house fire in Rotorua overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Feb 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blazeThe fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.04 Feb 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Coromandel'It could have been a disaster story very easily,' eyewitness says after dramatic escape.04 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed houseA fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandOwner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.01 Feb 04:24 PM
New Zealand'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in CanterburyThe van was well involved when firefighters arrived.31 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandMan rescued from burning house in ParklandsElderly man rescued from burning house by neighbour in Parklands. / Chris LynchWatch31 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning houseEmergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.31 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandPōkeno house fire: Drivers pull off State Highway 1 as home engulfedFirefighters had responded to the large house fire in the small Waikato town of Pōkeno.31 Jan 02:32 AM
New Zealand400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site todayAn investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.28 Jan 06:57 PM
