PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire fears: Are Auckland's ageing fire trucks up to the job?The firefighters' union claims Auckland's ageing fire trucks are not up to the job.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will La Nina mean for fire danger this summer?A La Nina climate system could spell a busy summer for fire crews in some parts of NZ.15 Oct 04:28 AM
New ZealandLate night fire destroys flat in ChristchurchA flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.14 Oct 04:27 PM
WorldMan charged with murder of hero Kiwi firefighter Ian PullenA man has been charged with murdering Ian Pullen in NSW's Hunter Region two years ago.14 Oct 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the wreckage of California's worst wildfires on recordTimes: Inside a devastated community on the front line of a climate catastrophe.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blazeBarry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.13 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large fire next to fuel stationPolice have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.13 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fireThe fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.12 Oct 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned downThe Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire threatens more dwellings at Kapiti Coast propertyFire crews battle a Kapiti Coast fire which is threatening to engulf two dwellings.11 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandTwo fires in three days: Second house fire on same streetThe first home was razed by fire which spewed smoke and yellow flames into the night sky.09 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandEvacuations after large fire breaks out at Christchurch pubFour crews are at the scene.08 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandHome razed by fire owned by man accused of $202m pyramid schemeIt took eight fire crews two hours to bring the blaze under control last night.08 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandEast Tāmaki blaze: Fire out, but crews remain to monitor hotspotsFire crews remain at the scene of a house fire that broke out in East Tāmaki last night.07 Oct 04:52 PM
New ZealandBlaze at Auckland house containedEmergency services were called to the blaze along Point View Dr at 8.37pm.07 Oct 09:29 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau owners reunited with pets after emergency evacuationFor three days they fretted - and the animals miraculously survived.07 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out on Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo appliances are at the blaze, while a third is on its way.06 Oct 08:12 AM
New ZealandHeroes of Lake Ōhau: Couple's mad dash to alert village to devastating blazeHebe the border collie needed to go out around 3am. Her owners will be forever grateful.06 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic job' by firefighters: farmerLivingstone farmer Dan Johnstone describes the firefighters' work as 'magic'.06 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Too windy for helicopters with monsoon bucketsWinds of up to 160km/h blew through the fire area this morning.06 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandSky City blaze: Fenz urged to review safety risks of buildings under constructionInvestigators say the fire was 'of a scale rarely experienced in this country'.05 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire flares up again, residents allowed to return to retrieve essentialsSome residents are now being allowed through the fire cordon 17km from Lake Ohau.05 Oct 08:56 PM
WorldGigafire: California's monster blaze continues to growThe August Complex began as dozens of fires ignited by lightning.05 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: 'Challenging day' ahead for fire crews after flare-upsResidents readied to picked over what remains after up to 40 homes destroyed or damaged.05 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandMop-up continues after 'intense' fire threatens homes at AhiparaFire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.05 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It looks like a nuclear bomb went off!': Lake Ōhau village residents briefly return home46 homes were destroyed, with thousands of hectares surrounding the village scorched.05 Oct 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Unrecognisable': Devastated residents tour fire-ravaged Lake ŌhauStunned locals describe 'cars that look like a Molotov cocktail exploded inside them'.05 Oct 02:13 AM
New ZealandMayor slams DoC over Lake Ōhau fireThe vegetation on conservation land is a 'huge risk' to neighbours, mayor says.05 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau blaze 'contained', residents to visit area today'I'm trying to find a pair of undies; I have my phone and clothes on my back.'04 Oct 10:49 PM
New Zealand40-50 homes confirmed destroyed in huge fire: 'It's black, it's awful'Fire crews still battling to protect homes today, drone finds 'significant hotspots'.04 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand'It's awful': Six more Lake Ohau households evacuatedThe blaze has chewed through an area of around 1608ha Fire and Emergency NZ says.04 Oct 07:42 AM
New Zealand20 homes damaged or destroyed: Lake Ohau fire still burningEleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling huge Canterbury fire.04 Oct 02:35 AM
