PremiumPremiumWorld'A nuclear winter': California wildfires blot out the sunNew York Times: Smoke billowed high into the atmosphere, turning day into eerie twilight.10 Sep 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You couldn't see anything': Harrowing helicopter rescues in California firesNew York Times: Military pilots said it was the most challenging flying they have done.09 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on thirdA 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.07 Sep 08:21 PM
WorldCalifornia sets fire record - but worst yet to comeOfficials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set.07 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandDIY don'ts: Fires caused by electrical faults on the risePoorly done DIY wiring is thought to be a reason fires around NZ are on the rise.06 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandTwo church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspiciousTwo church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.06 Sep 07:11 PM
WorldCalifornia wildfire traps campers in national forestFast-spreading California wildfires trapped campers in the Sierra National Forest.06 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandDamage bill 'in the millions' after rental motorhome base destroyed in spectacular blazeUp to 300 campervans may have suffered some level of damage in yesterday's blaze.03 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandAsbestos complicating battle of large blaze in TaihapeThe blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.02 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook blaze: 'The fire's sitting there under a cover of snow'The fire has ripped through more than 3000ha of mostly wilding pines near Twizel.01 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large church fire in Whāngārei overnightFirefighters in Whāngārei spent the night battling a large blaze in Raumanga.31 Aug 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Massive' Middlemarch fire too dangerous for crews to approachNo properties or structures damaged as 400ha blaze burns out of control.31 Aug 09:11 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injuredFourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.30 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan leaps from Loafers Lodge hostel to escape fireA jury in the Wellington High Court was shown a video of one hostel resident leaping to a nearby roof to get away from the deadly blaze.Watch27 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandWellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolishedThe house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.26 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandHuge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmarkFirefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.25 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandHistoric Wellington landmark destroyed by fireFenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.25 Aug 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFour years of catastrophic fires in California: 'I'm numb'New York Times: For eight million residents, the ring of fire feels inescapable.25 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling suspicious house blaze in Palmerston NorthFire crews are at a suspicious house fire in Palmerston North this morning.24 Aug 05:42 PM
New ZealandFire in Christchurch building containedFour fire crews were called to the Bromley site shortly after 8pm.23 Aug 09:21 AM
New ZealandHouse fire at property connected to homicide probePolice probe continues but blaze at Trig Rd residence has been put out.23 Aug 06:39 AM
World'Dangerous rate of spread': California wildfires claim at least 5 livesLightning strikes have caused dozens of fires that are decimating parts of California.21 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandFire crews busy in Reefton, Christchurch and Northcote overnightProperty fires in the north and south kept firefighters busy.17 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out in Dunedin Anglican cathedralAn early morning blaze has broken out in one of Dunedin's landmark churches.10 Aug 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Cover-ups and coercion' not answer to sexual abuseSexual assault among volunteer firefighters is increasing, data released by FENZ shows.05 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMt Albert Chinese restaurant badly damaged in fire"It's sad to see this happen to them. First the Covid lockdown, now this."01 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandArmed police attend Henderson barbershop blaze after mistaken report of armed person in the areaPolice arrived at the scene following mistaken report of an armed person in the area.31 Jul 08:04 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in Hamilton house fireEmergency services were called to the Halberg Crescent house at 2pm.31 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandPet owners heartbroken after house fire: 'Our dogs saved our lives'The McBride family had 30 seconds to get out of their house before flames blocked them.30 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandBody found at scene of Christchurch house fireThe body is yet to be removed from the property and has not been officially identified.27 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandPopular brewery rises from the ashesMatakana's Sawmill Brewery, which was decimated by fire last year, is to reopen.27 Jul 09:54 PM
New ZealandPerson feared dead as firefighters battle blazeChristchurch firefighters say house well ablaze when they arrived.27 Jul 08:53 AM
