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
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