WorldDozens of apes and monkeys killed in fire at German zooFire raced through the zoo in western Germany, killing all the animals in the ape house.01 Jan 05:16 PM
WorldHalf a billion animals perish in Australian bushfiresA staggering 500 million animals are believed to have died in bushfires since September.01 Jan 06:44 AM
New Zealand11 occupants escape Te Atatu garage fire"Remember if you discover fire in your place of residence to Get Out and Stay Out!"31 Dec 11:48 PM
WorldSurrounded by fire: Incredible footage shows desperation in infernoThe minute-long clip shows the firetruck encircled by flames.31 Dec 08:34 PM
WorldBefore and after photos show Australia's devastating bushfire crisisIdyllic towns have been transformed into apocalyptic scenes as the fires rage.31 Dec 09:19 AM
WorldSydney fireworks a 'moment of insanity' amid bushfire horrorCity would be "crackers" to go ahead with fireworks as fires rage across the state.31 Dec 09:04 AM
WorldAussie fires: Beach evacuees in for long, dangerous nightMain street of town of Cobargo completely razed by fires.31 Dec 04:19 AM
WorldHow big are the fires burning in Australia?The scale of the bushfires can be hard to grasp — this graphic puts it into perspective.31 Dec 02:01 AM
WorldPeople flee Victoria bushfires on boat, post terrifying videoVideo off the coast of Mallacoota shows how everyone is under smoke and red skies.31 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandFire at central Auckland restaurant containedA witness at the scene told the Herald a "bloom of smoke is coming from the building".31 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve Sydney Harbour fireworks to go aheadThe annual Sydney Harbour fireworks display has been approved to go ahead tonight.30 Dec 09:11 PM
WorldAussie firefighter killed after high winds roll truckHigh winds lifted 10-tonne truck off the ground, killing volunteer firefighter.30 Dec 08:39 PM
WorldAustralian bushfires claim third firefighter's life in South AustraliaTwo other firefighters have serious burns after their truck rolled near Jingellic.30 Dec 09:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung neighbour helps 93-year-old escape burning houseThe devastated resident said the fire happened in seconds.29 Dec 02:21 AM
New Zealand'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey homeNeighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.28 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworksOfficials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.28 Dec 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: 2019 - year of trouble, when sky burned and earth bubbledCOMMENT: Every year can feel like end times but 2019 made a credible claim.27 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Extreme' heatwave about to hit Australia"That heat is going to build through southern parts of Australia."26 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle huge Auckland infernoFire crews responded to a large blaze in Glendene, West Auckland, this morning.26 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandFirefighter loses home in Boxing Day blazeCrews from around the region poured in to try to save the firefighter's home.26 Dec 05:29 PM
ConstructionFletcher's Ross Taylor on restructuring, fire and golf"If I could eliminate all safety risks, I would."25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHaving a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-upFENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.24 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandKirwee Tavern 'totalled' by Christmas Eve fireThe blaze was so fierce firefighters could not get inside to put it out.24 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldTruth about firey's viral exchange with PMA video of RFS volunteer meeting the PM at an evacuation centre is going viral on Twitter.23 Dec 11:54 PM
WorldBurned Christmas tree a tragic symbolAussies trying to keep holiday spirit alive as they struggle with weeks of fierce fires.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAussies told to cancel travel planStrict emergency travel bans are introduced after a string of deaths.22 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Just resign': Australians react to PM's returnMorrison has spoken for the first since his holiday – and many Aussies weren't impressed.22 Dec 01:11 AM
World'Devastation' - Inferno wipes out almost entire townGarden hoses and buckets of water were no match for the flames.21 Dec 11:29 PM
WorldAussie PM apologises for taking leaveScott Morrison finally addressed the elephant in the room – his holiday to Hawaii.21 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandFire sparks high-rise hotel evacuation on North ShoreThe alarm was raised at 8pm.21 Dec 07:42 AM
WorldAustralian bushfires: Another dead, one critically injuredPerson confirmed dead, another critically injured after blaze rips through Adelaide Hills.21 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandRaymond Karl Neilson died in the 'burning lounge'The circumstances of Neilson's death have not been released.20 Dec 05:31 AM
World'Dangerously hot weather': Australia swelters, temperatures reach 49.9CAustralia temperatures soar, with warning tomorrow for NSW where two firefighters died.20 Dec 01:59 AM
WorldTwo volunteer firefighters die after truck rollsFirefighters are in for a tough day right around Australia.19 Dec 08:14 PM