New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire updateFire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch09 Nov 11:45 PM
WorldA fire tore through this Maryland farm. Neighbours rallied to help save itWithin a month, the community raised nearly $125,000 to help Heinz Thomet rebuild.09 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandBehind the cordon: Fire and Emergency operation to get control of Tongariro fire in full swingConservation Minister Tama Potaka joins firefighters behind the road block as emergency services battle to get control of Tongariro blaze. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Nov 08:41 PM
Herald NOWCivil Defence Minister Mark Mitchell on Tongariro wildfire effortThe Minister of Civil Defence outlines recovery support for affected residents and responders. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Nov 07:55 PM
Herald NOWFire and Emergency Services still battling Tongariro blazeFire and Emergency New Zealand Commander Glen Varcoe details firefighting efforts and risks as crews work through rugged terrain.Watch09 Nov 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandRuapehu District Mayor: Tongariro National Park wildfireTongariro Fire: Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris HookerWatch09 Nov 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
New Zealand'I heard my boys scream': Family's escape from Island Bay fire that claimed 'dream home'Schamet Horsfield is asking locals to keep an eye out for her cat, missing in the blaze.07 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blatant lie’: Ex-All Black hits out at Fire and Emergency over incorrect briefing to Deputy PMThe 10-test All Blacks halfback shared a video to social media voicing his frustration.07 Nov 06:00 AM
Christchurch'Well ablaze': Hedge fire spreads to shed in North CanterburyTwo fire crews and water tankers are working to bring it under control.07 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandFirefighter trainers shut down unsafe live-burn facility in RotoruaRotorua’s live-fire steel cells risk collapse and emit carcinogenic smoke, trainers warn.06 Nov 06:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by governmentNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.Watch06 Nov 12:12 AM
WellingtonCommunity centre 'gutted' by blaze just 500m from closed-down fire stationLocals used garden hoses as flames tore through the Alicetown centre.06 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes Fireworks fight and couch burning on Dunedin's Castle StThree arrests were made on the notorious party street last night as fireworks were shot at police.Watch05 Nov 11:25 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty fire crews battle large vegetation blaze in difficult terrainTwo helicopters will 'assist with attacking the fire' this morning.05 Nov 05:38 PM
ChristchurchFirefighters save rare, century-old car from blaze, driving it away from flamesA 1929 Taege car was saved when firefighters drove it from a burning shed.05 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom ashes to action: Mitai Māori Village vows show will go on after fireAbout 50 firefighters battled for hours to stop the blaze spreading through the site.05 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
WorldBosnia nursing home blaze leaves multiple dead and injuredFlames tore through the upper floor of a Tuzla nursing home on Tuesday night.05 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandOwner reveals cause of destructive blaze at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageCrews battled the blaze for hours as bush behind the stage also caught fire.04 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken horse owners back fireworks ban, urge Guy Fawkes cautionA select committee will consider three petitions calling to ban public fireworks sales.04 Nov 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Get up and have another go': Owner grateful no one hurt in Mitai Village fire Crews battled the blaze for hours before leaving the scene at 2.30am.04 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageA function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.Watch04 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandFireworks chaos on Castle StAbout 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.Watch04 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks banNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.Watch04 Nov 01:00 AM
