New ZealandRain and low cloud help suppress Deep Stream blazeRain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.09 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandNZ 'blanketed' by smoke and dust from raging Oz bushfiresThe catastrophic bushfires are now so huge the effects have reached New Zealand.09 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandProperty evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blazeTen helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.09 Nov 06:36 AM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle building fire in OtahuhuFirefighters are also working to protect neighbouring buildings.08 Nov 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHer home burned, and all was lost. Except for a wedding ringNew York Times: She thought everything was gone. But one treasured possession survived.08 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: Firefighters had to urinate in street, buy own foodSurvey shows many at SkyCity fire were exhausted, had to buy own food and had few breaks.07 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandStretched to the limit: Te Mata Peak fire among four others that leave burnt scars across Hawke's BayAftermath of a night of chaos becomes clearer, and finger's being pointed at fireworks.07 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandMassive fire on Hawke's Bay's iconic Te Mata PeakThe last fire crews left the scene shortly after midnight.07 Nov 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAsleep 32m high: Fatigued SkyCity firefighters fell asleep up ladderFirefighters fell asleep while up high ladders at night during the SkyCity building fire.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze on Te Mata peakBlaze measuring 200m x 100m is stretching across the western face of the peak.07 Nov 08:12 AM
New ZealandShop on fire in Birkenhead, AucklandThe fire is in a small shop on Mokoia St.07 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandBoy, 6, killed in fiery crash that badly burned father namedFather seriously injured in Tuesday's fatal crash.07 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandDog saved our lives: Couple awake to blaze sparked by fireworks"What really annoys me is that they ran away."06 Nov 10:22 PM
ConstructionSkyCity reveals how conferences impacted by fireSkyCity releases its Adelaide investor day presentation06 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandGovernment Garden blaze: Person and lighter seen in vicinityThe flames were reportedly 10-feet high at one point.06 Nov 01:43 AM
New Zealand'It sounded like a war zone': Jacinda Ardern on Guy Fawkes woesCrews fought more than 50 firework-related blazes overnight in the North Island alone.05 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Public fireworks display sparks scrub fireThe public fireworks display was believed to spark the blaze at Anzac Park overnight.05 Nov 07:45 PM
BusinessVirtual reality uses various scenarios for training firefightersNew fire fighting training technology provides scenarios just like the real thing.05 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks mayhem: Twin Auckland blazes, 50+ call-outsFire crews were called to 55 fireworks-related blazes across the upper North Island.05 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandFireworks spark massive blazes around the countryTwo large fires in Auckland.05 Nov 11:29 AM
BusinessSkyCity shareholders to get post-fire briefingInstitutional investors from here and Australia meet SkyCity chief on Thursday.05 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandCar fire blocking SH1 Northern Motorway lane.The left lane northbound in St Marys Bay is blocked, just after the Victoria Park Tunnel.05 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandCar fire on Auckland's Northern Motorway extinguishedA car on fire was blocking traffic.05 Nov 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkyCity convention centre: 'Exceptionally unlikely' fire causeHow the fire started - questions raised over the apprentice and the blowtorch.04 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandHawkesby: Ban fireworks sales - it's just a feral free-for-allCOMMENT: I'm affronted by idiots who use fireworks like weapons.04 Nov 05:42 PM
New ZealandTwo large blazes burn in Hawke's Bay and NelsonThree big fires today have stretched the country's firefighters.04 Nov 08:29 AM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: WorkSafe investigating devastating fireWorkSafe's investigation will focus on the health and safety management systems in place.04 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandHorror surgery: Man's leg catches fireAs a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.04 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandComment: Don't be a killjoy and enjoy the fireworksIt's that time of year, where the complainers have come out — and I'm already over it.04 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCalifornia's fires and why NZ should worry tooCOMMENT: Knocking out power to millions of people seems more of a bandaid.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake Tekapo Tavern gutted by infernoFire was 'well involved' when crews arrived.03 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and devastated' - Fire destroys West Auckland homeA Massey house has been gutted by fire this evening.02 Nov 07:10 AM
