New ZealandA recently-bereaved Dunedin man has been left which just a towel and t-shirt after a fire ripped through his home, killing his dogA Dunedin man's partner died suddenly, then a house fire killed his dog.28 Feb 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Could have been disastrous': Burning restaurant saved by plumber driving past"The guard outside the bank next door must have thought I was going to rob the place."27 Feb 10:25 PM
ConstructionCars to be removed from watery grave under SkyCity convention centreThe cars have been trapped since the SkyCity Convention centre blaze.25 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling warehouse fire in ŌtāhuhuFire crews were called to the scene about 5.20am.24 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in DunedinA person has died in a house fire in Dunedin overnight.23 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandWater blaster sparks house-destroying blazeTwo choppers and nine fire trucks battled the Mamaranui fire this evening.23 Feb 07:03 AM
New ZealandLarge fire in Christchurch seen across cityA fire and emergency spokesperson says they were called to the fire on Cass St.21 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandMount industrial fire: Building was under demolitionSmoke has stopped pouring from the building.20 Feb 01:33 AM
SportCar-fire murders: Mum and three kids die after ex-Warriors player lights blazeRowan Baxter is reported to have approached the car with his wife and three children.19 Feb 04:28 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house, scrub blazes overnightCrews are still at the scene of a scrub fire in Christchurch.17 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecades of memories 'up in flames': Golf club rallies to rebuildThe golf club was completely gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian firefighter sees free beers flow in after slamming Prime MinisterAustralian firefighter said what he really thought of the Australian Prime Minister15 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandCrews contain fire after it rips through 40 hectaresAt one stage the blaze threatened up to 10 homes.13 Feb 05:48 AM
New ZealandRoad closed after crash involving car and tankerLinwood Road in Karaka, south of Auckland, is closed after a serious crash.12 Feb 05:48 PM
New ZealandCampground evacuated as crews battle to contain fireMarlborough authorities leaving nothing to chance in case the wind changes this morning.12 Feb 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It could have been a lot worse': Strong leads after car yard blazeThe investigation into the fire was going to be "extremely hard".12 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandFiery fuel pump: Boatie starts blaze while filling upA fuel pump was left scorched at a petrol station in North Shore.11 Feb 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Too early to speculate': Investigators at scene of massive Ngongotahā blazeA witness told the Rotorua Daily Post there were "lots of old cars piled up" at the site.11 Feb 07:16 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem: Car fire expected to cause delays on Northern Motorway in AucklandThe incident took place on the Northern Motorway heading southbound, near Tristram Ave.11 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandWellington would struggle for enough water to fight fires post-quakeFire crews would struggle to access water to fight blazes after a large earthquake.10 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland train delays: How to get homeRepairing a signal box that caught fire at Newmarket will take the rest of the day.10 Feb 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSportConservation Comment: Climate change is realThe pursuit of growth, always growth, by corporations and the wealthy must stop.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge fire west of Bulls now contained but not outResidents said it was "scary to see" after the Australian bushfires.09 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after two cars catch fire in Mapua crashBoth vehicles caught fire.08 Feb 05:32 PM
New ZealandWith no need for deliberation, woman cleared of arsonA judge has dismissed all charges one lady was facing in connection to a Dunedin fire.07 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandGroup rescued off Waiheke after vessel start to sinkA total of 13 people were rescued off a boat near Waiheke yesterday.06 Feb 09:15 PM
WorldMan killed his wife and son for insurance money"It's been 20 years. They haven't caught me yet, they're not going to."06 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling house, scrub blaze in Kopu, CoromandelA chopper and 10 fire trucks are attending.06 Feb 06:40 AM
KahuFirefighters wade to island on fireThe fire at the Tauranga urupā site is being described as "very concerning".05 Feb 09:15 PM
New Zealand24 hours and no sleep: Hawke's Bay fire crews stretched with three fires still active in the regionMayor calls those stopping tinder-box dry region from being engulfed "blimmin' legends".04 Feb 06:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Into the inferno - woman's terrifying drive through wall of flamesCause of fire unconfirmed, but "may have been someone mowing a paddock", firefighters say.03 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandWeather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzlesMany councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.03 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandPolice called to keep sightseers away from multiple scrub fires in CanterburyThick haze over Rangiora as scrub fires continue to burn.02 Feb 06:14 PM
New ZealandRestaurant burns to the groundBlaze was well involved when fire crews arrived just before 1am.01 Feb 05:12 PM
