New Zealand'Great community': Oratia shop owner says thanks after fire"I already knew we lived in a great community but I've never been prouder." - Ivan Nola03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan pushed into an open fire dragged himself to creekA man suffered serious and extensive burns after he was pushed into an open fire on Jan 102 Jan 06:56 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling blaze at Whangarei landscape suppliesA large pile of mulch and tree cuttings was on fire at Greenfingers Landscape Supplies.01 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandFire crews, including two helicopters, battling Northland blazeFire crews are battling a large scrub fire in Taipā, Northland, tonight.01 Jan 07:33 AM
New ZealandFire-hit historic church hall demolishedBlaze engulfed heritage-listed St James Presbyterian Church hall in Mt Eden.31 Dec 07:30 AM
New ZealandFiery devastation: Three big fires in Auckland in five daysNola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.30 Dec 07:38 PM
Video'Huge' fire at church blazes in Mt Eden in AucklandFire has broken out in a church in Mt Eden. Fire crews early this evening were responding to a large fire at a church in Auckland's Mt Eden.Watch30 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandHuge fire destroys historic church in Mt EdenFirefighters remained at the scene in the early evening, working to secure the building.30 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandWaiheke boat blaze: Rescue helicopter flies man to hospitalHelicopter takes man suffering from smoke inhalation to hospital after Waiheke boat fire.29 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandScrub fire burns through hectares of bushFirefighters are into their fourth day of trying to contain a blaze south of Kaikohe.29 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandFire at LevinLife Church in LevinSix crews fought the blaze in the church hall, which has now been put out.28 Dec 05:12 PM
New Zealand50,000 chickens dead in West Auckland poultry farm blazeSAFE calls for an urgent review of farmed animal housing.26 Dec 06:20 PM
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
