New ZealandRestricted fire season imposed across NorthlandFrom today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit13 Dec 06:17 PM
WorldAustralia's Black Summer bushfires signal new ice age, fire historian saysThe scale of the Black Summer fires made them different to blazes in previous years.12 Dec 07:08 AM
New ZealandCoromandel scrub fire: Residents evacuated, 40 firefighters at sceneThe alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.12 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandDriver found dead next to burnt-out vehicle after crashEmergency services were called to Te Towaka-Port Ligar Rd, in Admiralty Bay, around 9pm.12 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire: Resident says fireworks started blazePolice do not believe there is any link to vegetation fires earlier in the week.11 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fire: Evacuations as blaze burns in Port HillsFifty firefighters are currently working to protect property and stop the blaze spreading.11 Dec 09:58 PM
VideoChristchurch fire burns through 15 hectares, forces evacuationsA Christchurch fire has burned through 15 hectares this morning. Video / Zac Timms / Anne Marie Welton via Chris LynchWatch11 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory's end-of-year speechFire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory called on staff to uphold their values and call out bad behaviour in the organisation. Video / Fire and Emergency New ZealandWatch11 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandPonsonby school fire: Residents left in the dark over asbestos riskThey were advised to leave their homes due to the risk, but what now?11 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandWoman dies in hospital after house fireA fire investigator is looking into the source of the blaze.11 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandDehumidifier disaster: Remuera family's belongings incinerated in house fireDevastating blaze acts as reminder about the dangers of heaters and dehumidifiers.10 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandResidents get asbestos warning after Auckland school blazeHealth officials warn of asbestos found at Ponsonby Intermediate School after blaze.10 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandEast Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bailTwo men charged after Wiremu Arapo's death will spend Christmas behind bars.08 Dec 07:49 PM
VideoPort Hills fires treated as suspiciousAn investigation has been launched after four suspicious fires overnight. Video / Caleb AlexanderWatch08 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandFour suspicious fires in Port HillsThree of the fires were on Summit Rd and one was on Governors Bay Rd.08 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandCrews work into the night after 'ferocious' fire at Auckland schoolSmoke billowed over central Auckland as school fire raged.08 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandTwo charged with murder over man's death in East Auckland fireTwo 32-year-olds have been charged with murder.08 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandPonsonby church fire: Was it arson?At the height of the fire smoke could be seen from across Waitemata Harbour07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoerewa rallies around family who lost all in 'scary' blazeFire engulfed the Mason Ave home within minutes and melted gutters on two nearby houses.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours flee as inferno guts historic St Stephen's Church in PonsonbyNeighbours recall rush to get away from blaze, the cause of which is being investigated.05 Dec 05:34 PM
New Zealand'I've been better' - Reverend's anguish at watching his 141-year-old Auckland church burn18 fire trucks were needed to bring the huge fire in St Stephen's Ponsonby under control.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge fire tears through historic Auckland city churchNumerous firefighters were at the scene, and surrounding streets cordoned off.05 Dec 09:43 AM
WorldWhat sex worker told son after fatal fireThe woman called her son from the police station after she allegedly set a house on fire.05 Dec 12:49 AM
WorldCapturing catastrophe: In 2020, photos show world in distressThis is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by catastrophe.04 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandEarly morning house fire in SouthlandA fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.02 Dec 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Smoke in cockpit'; Emergency services on standby at Hamilton Airport"It has since landed safely and without incident. All passengers are off."01 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandNorthland man's fiery escape from suspicious blazeNorthland man escapes fire in house bus with only a blanket draped over him.29 Nov 06:01 AM
WorldWildfires rage in Sydney's west as homes are told to evacuate, with one alight alreadyFamilies have been evacuated and at least one home is alight in western Sydney.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMt Albert Grammar hostel set alight during rain stormSchool leaders say a midnight arson attack could have proved deadly.27 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandMum not expecting apology after neighbour's fire pit destroys homeMother's home and possessions destroyed by neighbour's smouldering fire pit.25 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau village will rise again, says builderOne builder has returned to Lake Ōhau, determined to restore it to its former glory.24 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandSuspicious late night Auckland school hostel fire, police investigatingA busy night for fire crews after a blaze in a restaurant and a school dormitory.24 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandThick smoke billows from West Auckland house blazeThick black smoke can be seen around parts of West Auckland.23 Nov 05:36 AM
New ZealandDunedin house fire: Woman yelled to children to 'get out'Devastated mum suspects embers on a neighbouring property sparked blaze.22 Nov 05:46 PM
