New ZealandHero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&EThe pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.26 Oct 04:40 AM
WorldWatch: Incredible moment cat jumps from burning apartmentVisibly frightened feline encouraged to jump to safety by police officers.26 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandFortitude after Mosgiel fire put down to having lived in a 'war city'When a Syrian mother of four found her house was on fire, her only concern was her family.24 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandPoliceman drags unconscious man out of burning homeConstable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.21 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandFire bosses concerned after seven fires in same Christchurch locationThe last fire happened near Landfill Ave at about 5.15pm on Monday.21 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCockle Bay blaze: Man who died had only lived in house for six monthsResident had operated a fitness business from the property's garage.20 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle house blaze in Palmerston NorthFire spread through a two-story home overnight.20 Oct 05:57 PM
New ZealandOne dead and two injured in East Auckland house fireTwo people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.20 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandHouse blaze in Cockle Bay, east AucklandFirefighters battled a large blaze in the East Auckland house. Video / Michael RowseWatch20 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandOxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.19 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire fears: Are Auckland's ageing fire trucks up to the job?The firefighters' union claims Auckland's ageing fire trucks are not up to the job.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will La Nina mean for fire danger this summer?A La Nina climate system could spell a busy summer for fire crews in some parts of NZ.15 Oct 04:28 AM
New ZealandLate night fire destroys flat in ChristchurchA flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.14 Oct 04:27 PM
WorldMan charged with murder of hero Kiwi firefighter Ian PullenA man has been charged with murdering Ian Pullen in NSW's Hunter Region two years ago.14 Oct 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the wreckage of California's worst wildfires on recordTimes: Inside a devastated community on the front line of a climate catastrophe.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blazeBarry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.13 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large fire next to fuel stationPolice have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.13 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fireThe fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.12 Oct 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned downThe Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire threatens more dwellings at Kapiti Coast propertyFire crews battle a Kapiti Coast fire which is threatening to engulf two dwellings.11 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandTwo fires in three days: Second house fire on same streetThe first home was razed by fire which spewed smoke and yellow flames into the night sky.09 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandEvacuations after large fire breaks out at Christchurch pubFour crews are at the scene.08 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandHome razed by fire owned by man accused of $202m pyramid schemeIt took eight fire crews two hours to bring the blaze under control last night.08 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandEast Tāmaki blaze: Fire out, but crews remain to monitor hotspotsFire crews remain at the scene of a house fire that broke out in East Tāmaki last night.07 Oct 04:52 PM
New ZealandBlaze at Auckland house containedEmergency services were called to the blaze along Point View Dr at 8.37pm.07 Oct 09:29 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau owners reunited with pets after emergency evacuationFor three days they fretted - and the animals miraculously survived.07 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out on Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo appliances are at the blaze, while a third is on its way.06 Oct 08:12 AM
New ZealandHeroes of Lake Ōhau: Couple's mad dash to alert village to devastating blazeHebe the border collie needed to go out around 3am. Her owners will be forever grateful.06 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic job' by firefighters: farmerLivingstone farmer Dan Johnstone describes the firefighters' work as 'magic'.06 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Too windy for helicopters with monsoon bucketsWinds of up to 160km/h blew through the fire area this morning.06 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandSky City blaze: Fenz urged to review safety risks of buildings under constructionInvestigators say the fire was 'of a scale rarely experienced in this country'.05 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire flares up again, residents allowed to return to retrieve essentialsSome residents are now being allowed through the fire cordon 17km from Lake Ohau.05 Oct 08:56 PM
