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
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
