New ZealandFire investigators scouring property after fatal fireAn elderly man has died in a fatal house fire on the North Shore.30 Aug 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighter's $2.5m arson spree: 12 properties burned in 8 daysExclusive: More than a dozen Auckland properties were torched, causing $2.5m in damage.30 Aug 10:59 PM
New Zealand'God, it's dramatic': Body found after major house fireA body has been found inside a house engulfed in fire.30 Aug 10:59 AM
WorldBrigitte Macron hits back at Jair BolsonaroMacron wife and Brazilian president's spat leaves G7 Amazon funds in limbo.30 Aug 08:21 AM
New ZealandShaw to Ardern: Offer to send Kiwi firefighters to BrazilThe Climate Change Minister asked the PM to offer NZ firefighters to fight Amazon fires.29 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandMahia house fire sparked by gas bottle, man discharged from hospitalA gas bottle exploded at 2.10am fuelling a roaring fire at a Hawke's Bay house.28 Aug 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A world of fireNew York Times: The growing intensity of wildfires and their global spread raises fears.28 Aug 08:55 PM
New ZealandRest home residents treated for smoke inhalation after fireUp to 20 elderly residents were evacuated from Everil Orr on Allendale Rd, Mt Albert.28 Aug 05:42 PM
WorldBreathing troubles with smoke from Amazon firesThe number of children treated for respiratory issues increased sharply in recent days.28 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: Two people treated for smoke inhalation in Queenstown house fireFocus: Two people treated for smoke inhalation in Queenstown house fire. Video / James AllenWatch26 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling house blaze in QueenstownFire crews are battling a house blaze in Queenstown early this morning.26 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to large blaze in Karaka overnightFire crews were called to a large shed fire in Karaka, south of Auckland, early today.25 Aug 05:33 PM
World44,000 troops join the fight: 1000 new fires in the AmazonSome 44,000 troops will be available for "unprecedented" operations.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFrightening Amazon photos from spaceSatellite images from Nasa reveal the devastating scale of the raging Amazon fires.24 Aug 11:54 PM
WorldThe world wants to save the Amazon rainforest. Brazil's Bolsonaro says hands off.Brazil has claimed most of the Amazon rainforest as its own and guarded it jealously.24 Aug 09:43 AM
WorldDozens of kangaroos killed fleeing Aussie bushfiresDozens of dead kangaroos have littered a stretch of beach in Australia. WARNING: Graphic.24 Aug 02:50 AM
WorldAmazon 'apocalypse': City suddenly goes black as smoke blocks the sunBrazilians have declared a 'global emergency' as the fires ravage the Amazon.21 Aug 08:55 PM
New Zealand'My son is my hero'; Praise for boy who alerted family to fireHelena Abbott escaped with her two kids, but lost everything in the blaze.21 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandHamilton family flees fiery blaze with 60 secs to spareOIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.21 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandResidents escape house fire in HamiltonThree crews attended the fire in Vesty Avenue.20 Aug 07:46 PM
New ZealandBush fire north of Wellsford brought under controlSix fire crews and two helicopters had battled the blaze on Oruawharo School Rd.20 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandFamily escape burning house in DunedinBlaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.18 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'Final cause of NZ's biggest wildfire in seven decades ruled 'accidental'.13 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandMassive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidentalThe Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.13 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandWhanau devastated after livelihood burns to the groundRenowned artist, wife are coming to grips with losing their livelihood while on holiday.11 Aug 03:36 AM
PropertyFire in sawdust pile could smoulder for monthsAccess issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandBoy, 14, admits lighting fire at derelict, historic Christchurch mansionMore than 50 firefighters fought the blaze at the heritage-listed building.06 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandSmoke alarms saved lives in Wellington house fireThe front door was fully ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.06 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters called to old Customhouse after blaze breaks outFirefighters have been called to one of Auckland's oldest buildings early this morning.01 Aug 05:51 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling house fire in RollestonThe house is believed to be unoccupied.01 Aug 06:53 AM
New ZealandPolice treating Hawera house fire as suspiciousFire and Emergency New Zealand issued a second alarm response to the blaze.28 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle barn blaze in Harewood, ChristchurchFire crews were called to the suburb of Harewood early this morning.25 Jul 05:56 PM
New ZealandPossible arson behind Christchurch hay barn fireA suspicious car was reported in the area around the time a hay barn caught fire.21 Jul 07:42 PM
New Zealand'I can't sleep at night': Chch explosion haunts neighbourThe explosion destroyed one house on Marble Court, in the suburb of Northwood.21 Jul 04:08 AM