New ZealandPolice seek Christchurch arsonist donning cat maskPolice would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.01 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula fire dominates skyline; sparks concern from residentsThe visibility of the fire is sparking the concern of local residents.31 Mar 04:52 PM
New ZealandFire crews to keep tabs on Hampton Downs landfill blazeFire crews will head back to the scene this morning to monitor the blaze.31 Mar 04:11 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies near NelsonMotorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.31 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandResidents near Waikato landfill fire warned to stay insideClose doors and windows and stop collecting roof water, fire service says.31 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandFire destroys family home in NapierA large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street30 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandMajor fire at Woodend, near ChristchurchOne property is threatened by the fire, which has a 1km wide front.30 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWidow: Only those in fatal chopper will know what happenedAllan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed firefighter to go before parole boardFires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire chief defends night-time siren useFirefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.24 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHouse fire's awful timing: Akitio family's determination amid the painMuriel Cowan presses her face against the wire security fence now surrounding her home.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible car fire that closed major highwayVideo shows a car parked on the side of the highway completely engulfed in flames.24 Mar 12:15 AM
BusinessRich-lister takes on IAG insurer over fire damaged homeA rich-lister is taking on insurance giant IAG to get a fairer deal for fire damaged homes22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash that sparks 'significant' scrub fireOne dead another serious in the Omanaia crash.16 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore fire services kept on their toesThree crews were sent to both fires but both have been contained.14 Mar 09:48 AM
New ZealandOne person hospitalised after fire at Christchurch backpackersOne person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after inhaling smoke.14 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Fire destroys historic Akitio beach homeThe Cowans' home was incredible. But the blaze only left behind the "hideous".13 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandFire services contain massive fire near ThamesThe fire was located near the scene of another devastating fire last year.07 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandFour escape house fire in HastingsPolice have blocked off the road while firefighters fight the fire.06 Mar 09:56 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Central Otago after lightning strikes start firesFires are continuing to burn in Central Otago.06 Mar 07:25 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue groupComment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple fires contained after breakout in Port HillsThis morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.06 Mar 10:34 AM
New ZealandLightning starts fire in OtagoUp to eight helicopters helping to fight scrub fire on Waipiata-Kokonga Rd.06 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandDriver trapped and small fire following Northland truck crashEmergency services are attending the scene of the crash near Whangārei.06 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandTwo people charged after fire lit in the Tasman DistrictPolice were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.06 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandHuge blaze in Manurewa engulfs building and carsFirefighters battling a huge blaze in South Auckland today have now contained the fire.06 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandTwo treated for smoke inhalation after Hokianga grass fireAn electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFiery crash near Otorohanga closes roadThree vehicles including a campervan have been involved in a fiery crash near Otorohanga04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandIn flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern MotorwayEmergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.02 Mar 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Such a nightmare': Thai mothers need help after losing everything in fireAsian Family Services has started a Givealiitle page to help the women back on their feet.02 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandYoung man saves woman from burning house'It went down really fast, she was lucky to be out when she was,' he said.02 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in NapierFirefighters are battling a large blaze at a house in Napier.01 Mar 11:46 PM
