New ZealandMotorists warned of motorway delaysAn incident sparked the delays just before 3pm.08 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandFire tragedy: One person dead in blaze north of AucklandThe fire service was called to the blaze just before 7pm last night.02 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandFirefighters concerned as rubbish fires increase 250%As the lockdown restrictions eased, so did people's concern about the environment.29 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandFireball in Auckland: Blast destroys carsA fire investigator will return at dawn to find out how the fire started.29 Apr 05:50 PM
CrimeNews briefs: Restricted fire season for North, man hands himself into policeNews from around Northland.27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan beach blaze: Camp fire cause of fire which swept across cliff faceFire and Emergency is urging people to take more care now it's an open fire season.23 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandFamily lose everything in suspicious house firePolice are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a family home.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate devastating house fire in WhangāreiA person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.23 Apr 12:59 AM
New ZealandArrest made after suspected Taupō arsonThe 37-year-old man will appear in court today.22 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandSecond helicopter called in as firefighters battle massive blaze at RaglanA second helicopter has been sent to the scene.22 Apr 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSkyCity fire: Waterproof membrane workers questioned in blaze probe'Ignition of the cardboard centre of a roll of cap sheet" caused blaze22 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessRevealed: Cause of SkyCity fire - gas torch left cardboard smouldering for 38 minutesCardboard smouldered for 38mins before it burst into flames, causing the 10-day fire.22 Apr 05:33 AM
InvestmentFire and Emergency hits back in SkyCity blaze controversySubcontractor releases statement strongly rejecting fire report out this morning.22 Apr 12:30 AM
InvestmentCall by subcontractor to withdraw SkyCity fire report rejectedFire and Emergency NZ said many of MPM's concerns were brought to its attention.21 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandFletcher backs fire report, defends roofing contractorsSkyCity also responds21 Apr 09:41 PM
New ZealandOne person injured in West Auckland explosionOne person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.19 Apr 09:15 AM
New ZealandMan hailed as hero for rescuing autistic 6-year-oldWoman says brother-in-law is a hero for rushing into a burning house to save her nephew.19 Apr 07:24 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large house fire in TaupōIt is the second blaze crews have been called to in the region overnight.14 Apr 05:33 PM
New ZealandRaglan woman loses home, belongings in fireThe woman was unsure if she had insurance to cover the blaze.12 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandLarge fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington now outA huge fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington last night was put out just before 10pm.07 Apr 06:09 PM
New ZealandMt Wellington on fire: Huge blaze seen across AucklandThe fire, which could be seen across Auckland, was bought under control late last night.07 Apr 05:27 PM
New ZealandFamily's message of thanks after Hawea fire"From Luna, Connie and myself, we will be always grateful for what they have done."05 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Be fire safe during lockdown, authorities pleadBe fire safe during the lockdown - here's some advice from the experts.25 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandPair arrested over Tasman fireThe pair were on trial for lighting a fire on the side of Moutere Highway last year.20 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandFENZ, union at odds over fire trucksFire victims had to jump for their lives because high ladder trucks not there, union says.20 Mar 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Woman hurt as she falls from burning building in central AucklandFirefighters are battling a large blaze near central Auckland early this morning.19 Mar 05:21 PM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in Auckland regional parkThe blaze is currently covering four hectares.14 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandFavona fire: House destroyed in South AucklandFire crews were called to a house blaze in Favona, South Auckland, last night.12 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandShe was once the only female firefighter in her team, now she's Kumeu's first female chief"All of a sudden you have 20 other brothers, dads, uncles sort of thing."07 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland backpackers evacuated due to fireOne person was sent to hospital as a result of the Wellesley St blaze.07 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire closes South New Brighton School; fire investigators, police at scene"Crews arrived to find three classrooms and one part of an office block well ablaze."06 Mar 07:19 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland fire: 12 trucks used as blaze extinguishedFirefighters have extinguished fires in Wiri and New Windsor overnight.06 Mar 05:47 PM
New ZealandNorthland still tinder-dry despite rainWatercare: "While we welcomed the rain this week, it provided only light relief."06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fireHelicopters will be at the scene at dawn.01 Mar 04:02 PM