New ZealandFires rage in Horowhenua and NorthlandOne person suffering burns has been hospitalised.13 Jan 07:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Christchurch house fireA raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.12 Jan 07:45 PM
WorldAs wildfires get worse, smoke spreads, stokes health worriesSince the fire, it has been sickness: repeated respiratory infections.11 Jan 08:45 AM
New ZealandFire on Auckland's Mt RichmondA total of 16 firefighters are at the scene in Auckland's Mt Wellington.11 Jan 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a war zone': Bay of Plenty woman escapes Aussie bush fires''When we walked back we didn't expect to have a house.''10 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldOver 1 billion animals killed in Aussie bush-firesThe fire crisis has "hastened extinction" for some species.10 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandNZDF sends more support to AustraliaThe new reinforcements will travel to Kangaroo Island in South Australia tomorrow.10 Jan 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Nothing left': Kiwi family loses two homes in Oz bush fires"The whole of Conjola Park, it's like it has been wiped off the map."09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLooters raid fire-ravaged pub - againA supported beam has also collapsed in the burnt out pub.09 Jan 04:54 AM
CommoditiesBillionaire mining magnate pledges $72m to Aussie bush fire recoveryWestern Australia mining magnate has outdone all the other donors thus far.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandClimate drivers behind Oz fire crisis set to fadeTwo big climate drivers that stoked Australia's wildfire catastrophe finally to fade away.09 Jan 02:07 AM
WorldBillionaire Gina Rinehart hits back at Celeste Barber's criticism over fire donationsComedian who has raised $50m for bush fire relief called out Rinehart on Twitter.08 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandAlready heroes: More Kiwi firefighters touch down in AustraliaNZ firefighters have arrived to applause as they touched down in Australia last night.08 Jan 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattling Hawke's Bay forest fire: Firefighters say toughest in 30 years"The heat, the smoke is pretty bad. You can't see, can't breathe."08 Jan 04:03 AM
WorldHarsh warning for Aussie bush fire looters as 3 chargedPeople were looking for simple items they could convert to money, police said.07 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay forest fire: Extent of scorched earth revealed as firefighters move inAround 70 firefighters continue to tackle the forests fires, with helicopters on standby.07 Jan 08:13 PM
WorldAussie teen firefighter charged over starting 'reckless' blazeBlake Banner, 19, was allegedly spotted leaving a place where a fire was spreading.07 Jan 06:59 PM
New ZealandFamily escape house fire in Ōtāhuhu, South AucklandFive fire trucks and up to 25 firefighters were called to the Awa St blaze this morning.07 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandKiwi fighting Oz inferno fears blaze may become 'megafire'Kiwi couple at the heart of the bush fire response in Victoria.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBush fires: Americans baffled by the size of AustraliaMany people said the map put the fires into perspective for them.07 Jan 08:00 AM
KahuWatch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighterFirefighter Andrew O'Dwyer's brigade workmates requested a haka - and they got one.07 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'It's a hell-scape': Kiwi uni student fights Aussie bush fires on summer jobForestry student Fergus Simpson had never previously fought fires and is now on shift.07 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandBushfire smoke a timely reminder to check inhalers, respiratory foundation saysPeople with respiratory illnesses have been warned to keep alert of their surroundings.07 Jan 05:00 AM
EntertainmentChris Hemsworth announces million-dollar bush fire donation'Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated.'07 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand 'needs to be prepared' for increased fire risk"Wildfires can happen any time, it only takes one spark. We all own the risk."07 Jan 04:40 AM
World'Forever fires': How the Australia bush fires compare to other disastersThe bush fires sweeping the country have shocked Aussies in their size and ferociousness.07 Jan 04:23 AM
WorldAustralia's bush fires: Nearly 200 people charged with fire offencesResidents would have to be from "Mars in a bubble" not to realise how dangerous it was.07 Jan 03:17 AM
WorldSpared by 'wind of God': Family's thanks after escape from MallacootaHundreds had taken shelter inside a cinema with the fires closing in. But they were saved.07 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandComment: Australia – dangerous climate change is here with you nowExpert asks Australian politicians: How can you sleep when your beds are burning?06 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandA little goes a long way - Kiwis donate to bush fire reliefKiwis have donated $31,000 to Givealittle to help Australian bush fire relief efforts.06 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay forest fire: Good progress being made, firefighters saySome areas are still too difficult and dangerous for crew to be on the ground.06 Jan 05:26 PM
WorldSoaring temperatures: Expert warns worst is yet to come for Australia'We are still a month away from the riskiest time.'06 Jan 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi firefighter returns to hell of firefighting frontline in Oz"I don't want our guys going anywhere near that one way ticket."06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for action on firefighter cancer law changeFirefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.06 Jan 03:56 AM
