WorldRecord-smashing heat: 'Unusual' change brings a scorcherHotter than the average: "Oppressive" night ahead as the capitals set to see 40C.19 Nov 08:42 PM
New Zealand'It picked up a truck': Two injured after tornado rips through ChristchurchFire and Emergency said a roof collapsed at a supermarket due to the tornado.18 Nov 01:24 AM
CrimeDrone used for the first time in arrest of Northland manPolice-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi fighting NSW fires: 'Larger in size than the whole Auckland region'New Zealand firefighter says Aussie crews are exhausted and need all help they can get.17 Nov 07:28 AM
New ZealandNZ's wildfire future: which regions are most at risk?Even wetter parts of NZ like Taranaki and Manawatu could see fire risk triple by 2040.17 Nov 12:11 AM
New Zealand'No insurance': Auckland vape shop gutted in suspicious late-night infernoDetermined arsonist made two attempts to burn down vape shop this weekend.16 Nov 09:56 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into vape shop, burns it down in second suspicious fire in two daysThirteen crews sent to fight the blaze, which is being treated as suspicious.16 Nov 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mother Nature holds the whip hand with bush firesEditorial: Ash clouds from Australian bush fires are a warning for New Zealand to act.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies behind family after mother of six killed in Christchurch fireThe house in Aranui went up in flames in the early hours of yesterday.16 Nov 04:50 AM
WorldLive: Sydney covered in 'hazardous' smoke as Australian fires flare againFresh emergency alerts across NSW including Gospers Mountain - sending smoke over Sydney.15 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandSkyCity union members to strike after workers call in sickThe union says experts say those exposed to smoke inhaled three years' worth of chemicals.15 Nov 02:39 AM
WorldAustralia bushfire emergency: Heat returning todayAround 1600 firefighters are battling blazes in NSW as conditions in QLD will worsen.14 Nov 11:37 PM
WorldHeartbreaking video of 'singed' koalaA heartbreaking video of an injured koala has prompted an outpouring of support.14 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in house fire in ChristchurchThe fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.14 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandKiwi firefighters return from Australian bush firesTwo firefighters arrived in Queenstown yesterday after spending eight days fighting fires.14 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldAussie fires live: 'Someone has to pay' - Outrage as teen charged16-year-old charged investigation into Aussie blaze that destroyed 42 buildings.14 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldHaunting final post from Australia bushfire victimFourth victim of the New South Wales fires posted on Facebook about the 'apocalypse'.14 Nov 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJake Bailey: Australia feels the burn as U2 flies inCOMMENT: Visitors and residents of Lucky Country deserve special song.13 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLive: Water-bombing chopper crashes trying to fight Aussie firesAfter fires devastated New South Wales yesterday, today the focus is on Queensland.13 Nov 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSkyCity convention centre fire: Up to $250m to repair"Remedial work will be [about] $150m to $250m" says expert.13 Nov 04:43 AM
New ZealandArsenic found in SkyCity convention centre smoke plumeExperts discovered arsenic in the smoke plume that drifted over Auckland CBD during fire.13 Nov 03:25 AM
WorldUnusual 'buffer' that changed fire's course, protected SydneyAll signs were that NSW was heading for catastrophe. But the fires threw up a surprise.13 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandDark as night, hot as hell: What it's like inside an Oz forest fireDaytime darkness. Ember storms. A scientist describes what it's like inside a forest fire.13 Nov 12:45 AM
WorldBushfires arrive on Sydney's north shore, homes painted redFire warnings issued: "Anywhere near bushland is at threat today."12 Nov 09:26 AM
New ZealandBig smoke: Oz plume to hit NZ tomorrowThe next big smoke plume from Australia's fires hits NZ tomorrow. Should we be worried?11 Nov 11:06 PM
WorldFerocious forecasts: Australians on notice for 'catastrophic' fire dangerAuthorities are warning it will be "almost impossible" to protect people in path of fires.11 Nov 05:07 PM
WorldRural firefighter blames environmentalists in heartbreaking pleaA rural firefighter has issued a heartbreaking plea, taking on environmental policies.11 Nov 07:22 AM
New ZealandNZ offers help as Aussie fires worsenA state of emergency has been declared in NSW.11 Nov 04:47 AM
New ZealandFlooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus CoastWeather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.11 Nov 03:06 AM
WorldNSW and QLD bushfires: Premier declares 'state of emergency'Premier has declared a state of emergency ahead of tomorrow's "catastrophic" conditions.10 Nov 10:47 PM
WorldNSW firefighter's desperate bid to save his own homeVolunteer firefighter has told of his terrifying struggle on the doorstep of his own home.10 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandOtago fire was 'like a war zone'Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.10 Nov 05:57 PM
New ZealandFire threatens Dunedin water supplyMain water catchment contaminated after blaze by ash and fire suppressing chemicals.10 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling large blaze in Thames timber yardCrews from seven fire stations across the region have rushed to fight the fire.10 Nov 02:22 AM
