New ZealandSuspected arson behind South Auckland house fireEmergency services were called to the house in Clover Park at 6.50am today.01 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edgeResidents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland couple grieving for puppy killed in house fire"She was just sleeping like an angel in her crate when the smoke got her..."28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFireworks' long history in New ZealandFine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 185027 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandDogs' beach ban hours could be extendedThe council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.27 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandCrews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blazeCordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.27 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Nelson region liftedA decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.26 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandRubbish truck catches fire in AucklandA rubbish truck has caught fire in downtown Auckland.26 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish car blaze on SH1 south of WhangāreiThe fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.25 Feb 05:47 PM
New ZealandDramatic Malaysian ferry fire caught on camera by expat KiwiThe ferry is burning out of control.25 Feb 08:40 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Wild pines a fire riskIt is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.25 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crewsFirefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.23 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Nelson workshop fireEmergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.23 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandMan in custody after 'family harm incident' turns into blazePolice told everyone to lock themselves inside, "someone is running around with a knife".22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire banThe incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.21 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after suspicious Napier fireEmergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.20 Feb 08:19 AM
New ZealandState of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman regionThere is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.19 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandFitness studio dreams shattered by fireFitness studio dreams shattered by fire. / ONE MORE REP FitnessWatch18 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandFitness studio dreams shattered by fire"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."18 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire banThe display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.18 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fireBill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMotueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blazeQuick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.17 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnightThe fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.17 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandFlamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire banThe festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.17 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandHigh winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homesResidents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.15 Feb 10:42 PM
New Zealand'A tough, hard slog' - inside the Nelson fires mop-upWith the Nelson fires knocked down, crews have a long, tough mop-up job ahead of them.14 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandFast-moving fire north of Lake TaupōEarlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.14 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfiresVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandNelson firefight costing $1 million a dayThe cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fightersCherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.13 Feb 07:44 AM
New ZealandNelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnightFemale firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".12 Feb 07:49 PM
New Zealand'A line of fire': Owner of destroyed house recalls horrorThe owner of the house destroyed in the Nelson blaze describes watching the fire approach.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandEighty illegal fires lit during restriction periodEighty illegal fires lit since restrictions started, fire boss says12 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscapeCherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.12 Feb 04:00 PM
