New ZealandScrub fires in Mackenzie DistrictThere are no detours in the immediate area and motorists are advised to avoid the area.26 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan injured in 'suspicious' Oamaru blazeA well-ablaze house fire in Oamaru damaged a second property.26 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandFire at Glen Eden fruit store 'well involved'Fire and Emergency has increased its response effort to deal with the blaze.25 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandFire guts popular Hastings bakeryNeighbouring business also damaged as bakery goes up in flames.25 Dec 02:25 AM
WorldAustralia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenchedWhile NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.25 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandPerson burned after bin fire in Grey Lynn, AucklandResidents in Grey Lynn heard a "massive boom".24 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandClose call: Patient speaks out about her 'dramatic surgery'"Nothing like a bit of drama to start retirement," patient tells24 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandSurgery scare: Smoke spills from table during operation"There was no harm to the patient and the operation continued as planned," chief exec says23 Dec 09:44 PM
WorldWatch: Man stumbles into car wash after suffering mystery burnsHorrific video captures a Sydney man staggering into a car wash after suffering burns.23 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandBus catches fire on SH1 near PoriruaAll passengers are off the bus and uninjured but motorists should expect delays.21 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandEmergency incident closes main street in HamiltonStaff allowed back into building after smoke traced to a faulty air conditioning unit.19 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandThirty firefighters at Ponsonby blazeFirefighters were sent to a commercial building on Williamson Ave about 10pm last night.18 Dec 04:55 PM
New ZealandTaneatua police station damaged by fireCrews were called to the fire late last night.18 Dec 04:26 PM
New ZealandTeens in hospital after chemical huffing explosionA male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.17 Dec 04:59 PM
New ZealandMurderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prisonRapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole17 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandCambridge Indian restaurant goes up in flamesThe fire appeared to start in the rear of the building in the kitchen area.16 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Māngere house fireThree fire crews are battling the blaze.16 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandSafety warning for kids and lighters after Hamilton house fireFire safety officer: "Young children tend to be inquisitive."12 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandFire engulfs Hamilton homeFour people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Dinsdale tonight.11 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandTruck on fire in Northland stops SH1 trafficTraffic stopped in both directions shortly before Brynderwyn.11 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandLED, fibre-optic Christmas trees and wreaths recalledRecall notice warns overheating transformers are unsafe and can cause fires.11 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandEmergency services attend roof fireThe fire is in the roof of the Callaghan Innovation building.10 Dec 01:22 AM
WorldDog that survived US wildfire waited weeks for owners to returnDog that survived catastrophic wildfire protected ruins of his home for nearly a month.09 Dec 07:26 PM
EnergyTen ComCom complaints about solar power companySolar panels in hot demand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandPolice pursued anonymous tip-off in Auckland house fire deathsBut fire investigators ruled out foul play, finding blaze could be due to cigarette.06 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandMan died as a result of house fire and underlying health problemsA Coroner has found a Wairoa man died due to a house fire and underlying health problems.05 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandSecond alarm raised over fire in Church St, PenroseEmergency services have rushed to a fire on Church St.03 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 'grossly reckless' arson of house where kids were sleepingThe judge told Dillan Wilson he was lucky not to be facing charged relating to deaths.03 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandScrub fire closes SH1 north of WellingtonState Highway 1 and the train line at Pukerua Bay has been closed.03 Dec 08:10 AM
EnvironmentNZ scientist: Oz fires a climate change wake-up callFires raging in Queensland are a wake-up call over climate change, NZ scientist says.28 Nov 08:57 PM
World8000 told to flee 'catastrophic' Queensland firesThousands ordered to evacuate immediately as a fast-moving bushfire bears down.28 Nov 06:29 PM
New ZealandMan burned after cutting oil drum near AshburtonMan aged 40 going to hospital after oil drum exploded.27 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi airman's fiery wartime crashNorth Aucklander Alan Rhodes' bomber aircraft crashed and burned in Britain.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen bay fire damages family home of 50 yearsThe house was listed for sale by Barfoot & Thompson online.27 Nov 03:10 AM
