WorldDeath Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 yearsThe staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.10 Jul 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeHouse fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrantFire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.08 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandFire on State Highway 1 North of KaikouraCrews were filmed battling the blaze on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura. Video / Tess RitchieWatch06 Jul 10:08 PM
CrimeNorthland arsonist re-sentenced to community workStarting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire rips through house in Te Atatū SouthFour crews are at the scene on Harding Ave, West Auckland.05 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandCars destroyed as fire bug hits Auckland streetFour cars were burnt out in the Auckland city area overnight.03 Jul 07:05 PM
WorldCanada hunts for survivors of fire that destroyed small townOfficials hunt for missing residents after wildfire destroys British Columbian town.02 Jul 10:47 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to commercial building fire in PenroseFirefighters have been battling a fire at a commercial building in Penrose early today.01 Jul 06:16 PM
New ZealandFamily home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.01 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldHuge explosion caught on camera near London underground stationA huge explosion was caught on camera as large plumes of thick, grey smoke rise from Elephant and Castle station in south London. Video / Abdullah Safi via APWatch29 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandElectrical fire forces evacuation of 69 people in MIQAll Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities operate as an alert level 4 environment.27 Jun 03:58 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Totara Vale after flames engulf carHouse fire well-involved when firefighters arrived at the North Shore.26 Jun 10:34 PM
CrimeCar thief theory in huge Papakura scrap yard infernoDid an intruder joining in the catalytic converter craze cause the huge Papakura fire?24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire and Emergency respond to flaming car in Mt. RoskillEmergency services responded to a care on fire in Mt. Roskill in the early hours of Thursday morning. Video / Paul FamiliaraWatch16 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fiery awakening as car bursts into flames in Auckland streetA car alarm was heard first then the vehicle burst into flames.16 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate fire at Auckland CountdownPolice are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.16 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandWellington house fire: Police seek help following suspicious blazeOne person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.15 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighter injured in Balclutha blazeOne firefighter received minor injuries at the scene.10 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in ReeftonFire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.09 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandTruck fire closes SH1 near OriniNorthbound traffic on SH1 between Orini and Taupiri is being diverted through Huntly.09 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandTaihape blaze 'escalated to a second alarm response'A fire investigator is now on the scene.05 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandSafety warning after long weekend firesA family friend is organising collection of items to help the family of four.05 Jun 08:46 PM
New ZealandThree hurt, one seriously, after diesel burner fireEmergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.05 Jun 05:29 PM
New ZealandSmoke from burn-off leads to crash on SH2 in ŌtāneSmoke on a highway has resulted in a two-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay today.04 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandRoadside car fire in Whangāreiroadside car fire this morning in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandHouse fire that killed father and son was non-accidental - policeLee Roycroft and his son Phoenix Roycroft died in the blaze last Tuesday.02 Jun 09:41 PM
New Zealand'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fireWaipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire29 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandCoatesville fire: Phoenix Roycroft, 13, died alongside his father LeeThe pair died in a house fire earlier this week.28 May 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Amazing, loving dad' and son died in Coatesville fire - family devastatedThe family of Lee and Phoenix Roycroft are in shock after their deaths.26 May 08:22 PM
New ZealandCoatesville fire: Investigations ongoing as union says more support was neededThe first fire brigade arrived 18 minutes after the first call-out, it has been revealed.26 May 04:26 AM
VideoFocus: Two dead after Coatesville house fireTwo people are dead and a third injured after a house fire in Coatesville Tuesday morning. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch24 May 10:52 PM
New ZealandThreats made before family home destroyed by fireThe Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson at Auckland Pak'nSave after fire lit in trolleyAuthorities are investigating a fire being lit in a trolley at a Pak'nSave last night.24 May 02:55 AM
