WorldMother, three kids dead in Melbourne house fireThree children and a woman died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne.10 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandTaupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboatsA witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.09 Jan 08:08 AM
New Zealand'It's freakish': Spontaneous combustion fires on the riseRestaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car fire on SH1 near Pukerua Bay extinguished'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'06 Jan 07:48 PM
VideoCar on fire blocks State Highway 1A car on fire blocked State Highway 1 near Pukerea Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Samuel HavillWatch06 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandBurning car cleared from State HighwayBoth northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.06 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandWairarapa community rallies around house fire victims that lost everythingThe family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.05 Jan 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFive families left homeless by fire in one monthFirefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnightPrisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.01 Jan 09:59 PM
New Zealand'We're very nervous' - Port Waikato homes evacuated due to grass firePolice were notified of the fire shortly before 2pm and on the scene on the Waikato River.31 Dec 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandNew Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainlandTwo of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police30 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandLives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss saysSome evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.30 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandAhipara fire under controlA large fire in the Gumfields Historic Reserve in Ahipara on Tuesday resulted in more than 100 homes being evacuated. Video / PoolWatch30 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHelicopter borrowed from Ahipara to put out Kaitaia blazeFirefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.30 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandFlames 40m tall: About 40 properties evacuated as fire continues to spreadA witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.29 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandJail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisonersWaikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.29 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Long delays out of AucklandThere are delays heading out of Auckland this afternoon.28 Dec 11:24 PM
VideoBay of Islands boat destroyed by fireEmergency services responded to reports of a fire at about 1pm yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 07:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of IslandsOnlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.26 Dec 07:08 PM
WorldPeople 'unaccounted for' after huge fire in SydneySeveral people are said to be missing after huge fire ripped through an apartment complex.24 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandElderly couple have lucky escape after fire rips through their houseThe fire broke out in Helensville just before 3am.24 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandBlaze from common household appliance destroys treasure trove of memorabiliaNew Zealand's youngest ever Commonwealth Games competitors loses everything in fire.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tipping point': Ponsonby residents confused, anxious over toxic asbestos threatResidents were advised to bag and bin 'clippings from the first lawn-mow after the fire'.19 Dec 04:28 AM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandFire investigator calls for security cameras on the Port HillsThere have been 10 suspicious fires in the area over the last 10 days.17 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near DunedinWaipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.16 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworksNo concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.16 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Restricted season won't stop fire lightersOPINION: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C later this week.16 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandHelicopters helping to douse scrub fire in south AucklandFour fire trucks and a helicopter are on the scene of the blaze.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandTen fire crews respond to house blaze near Lake TaupōTen fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.14 Dec 05:22 PM
New ZealandFirefighter taken to hospital after house blaze in MāngereCrews were kept busy with two house fires in Massey and Māngere overnight.13 Dec 09:19 PM
