New ZealandLake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance''It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.04 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire on Mckenzie Road, LivingstoneFire crews are currently fighting a large fire burning through pine forestry on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone. Video / Rebecca Ryan / ODTWatch04 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern and Peeni Henare comment on Lake Ohau firesPM Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare comment on the Lake Ohau fires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Video / Dean PurcellWatch03 Oct 11:13 PM
New Zealand16 helicopters fighting three big South Island firesThe fire is just off Abel Tasman Drive in the Ligar Bay area.03 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at shops in OrewaThe blaze was spotted in the roof of a single storey building that contains several shops.30 Sep 09:35 PM
WorldEnormous fire is one of largest ever in Los Angeles CountyAn enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes. Video / APWatch22 Sep 04:31 AM
WorldEnormous California wildfire threatens desert homes near LAThe Bobcat fire raging throughout California is only 15 per cent contained.22 Sep 12:36 AM
WorldFirefighters battle exhaustion along with flamesFirefighters have been working around the clock to contain the wildfires decimating US.18 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandFirefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up QueenstownEmergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fires keep firefighters busy in Canterbury overnightTwo large scrub fires have keep firefighters busy in the Canterbury region overnight.17 Sep 06:05 PM
New ZealandTerror in the dark: Kiwi caught in wildfireJody Brettkelly says people are moving out, saying they can't take any more.17 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer SpringsFirefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.17 Sep 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pastor, a school bus and a trip through a scorched townNew York Times: People have been left wondering if their town can rise from the ashes.16 Sep 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fireThe fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.15 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandButane explosion mystery: Investigator doubts pair's claimsThey said the butane can exploded when it was dropped while they were smoking.15 Sep 06:54 PM
New Zealand'The windows blew out on the first storey and flames came out' - witnessFirefighters continue to monitor for hot spots after a fire in Albany last night.15 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battle large blaze on Auckland's North Shore'We ran around the corner, that's when the windows blew out on the first storey.'15 Sep 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter fire razes squalid Greek camp, homeless migrants fear what's nextNew York Times: Asylum seekers are left homeless and threatened by the coronavirus.15 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandBurned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'14 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandEmergency services attending fire, death in Grey LynnEmergency services were called to the home around 8.19pm.14 Sep 10:19 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford SoundFire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.13 Sep 05:43 PM
New ZealandTwo houses go up in flames on the West Coast overnightBlazes in Ross and Westport attended by fire crews.12 Sep 08:32 PM
WorldOrange skies expose California's darknessToxic conditions caused by rampant wildfires add to Covid woe for San Franciscans.12 Sep 12:18 AM
WorldCalifornia wildfires: Three dead northeast of San FranciscoThousands of homes and other buildings are believed to have been damaged or destroyed.10 Sep 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A nuclear winter': California wildfires blot out the sunNew York Times: Smoke billowed high into the atmosphere, turning day into eerie twilight.10 Sep 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You couldn't see anything': Harrowing helicopter rescues in California firesNew York Times: Military pilots said it was the most challenging flying they have done.09 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on thirdA 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.07 Sep 08:21 PM
WorldCalifornia sets fire record - but worst yet to comeOfficials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set.07 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandDIY don'ts: Fires caused by electrical faults on the risePoorly done DIY wiring is thought to be a reason fires around NZ are on the rise.06 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandTwo church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspiciousTwo church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.06 Sep 07:11 PM
WorldCalifornia wildfire traps campers in national forestFast-spreading California wildfires trapped campers in the Sierra National Forest.06 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandDamage bill 'in the millions' after rental motorhome base destroyed in spectacular blazeUp to 300 campervans may have suffered some level of damage in yesterday's blaze.03 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandAsbestos complicating battle of large blaze in TaihapeThe blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.02 Sep 09:09 PM
