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
New Zealand'Utterly devastating': Firefighters battle major house fire in DunedinNeighbouring properties have evacuated as high winds make firefighting difficult.21 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandHomicide probe launched after man dies in Auckland blazeA 27-year-old man died and two other people were injured. Police treat it as homicide.19 Nov 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFire-ravaged convention centre: Will it get a redesigned roof?"Roof design and specifications were compliant" - Ross Taylor, Fletcher Building CEO.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit kills 10Prosecutors have quickly opened a criminal investigation.14 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandMore details of fatal house fire revealedA post mortem would be carried out today.14 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews rush to put out fire in suburban electrical boxFire teams have battled a tricky electrical blaze today.14 Nov 02:26 AM
New Zealand'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua homeEmergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Completely melted': Neighbour describes 'terrifying' fireWayne Bridge-Smith was lying in bed when he heard glass smashing at his neighbour's place.13 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandFreeman's Bay apartment fireMultiple fire crews are attending an apartment fire in the Central Auckland suburb of Freeman's Bay. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandMāngere house fire: One person taken to hospitalThe house was well-ablaze when Fire and Emergency New Zealand arrived.12 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays: Rubbish truck fire causes Southern motorway mayhemTraffic is snarled up after a blaze erupted on a truck this morning.05 Nov 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Very happy to be back': Lake Ōhau residents return home after a monthRoughly half of Lake Ōhau's properties were damaged or destroyed by the fire.03 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestormThe blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.02 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandA fizzer: Is this the end of Guy Fawkes night in New Zealand?Palmerston North is the only NZ city having a free public fireworks display this year.31 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandHistoric sports bar blaze: Mystery fire cause revealedVast collection of Warriors league jerseys lost.31 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandNeighbours, family pull Gisborne man to safety from fireIt was the second devastating house fire in the city in a week.27 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandHero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&EThe pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.26 Oct 04:40 AM
