New ZealandResidents escape house fire in HamiltonThree crews attended the fire in Vesty Avenue.20 Aug 07:46 PM
New ZealandBush fire north of Wellsford brought under controlSix fire crews and two helicopters had battled the blaze on Oruawharo School Rd.20 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandFamily escape burning house in DunedinBlaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.18 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'Final cause of NZ's biggest wildfire in seven decades ruled 'accidental'.13 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandMassive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidentalThe Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.13 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandWhanau devastated after livelihood burns to the groundRenowned artist, wife are coming to grips with losing their livelihood while on holiday.11 Aug 03:36 AM
PropertyFire in sawdust pile could smoulder for monthsAccess issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandBoy, 14, admits lighting fire at derelict, historic Christchurch mansionMore than 50 firefighters fought the blaze at the heritage-listed building.06 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandSmoke alarms saved lives in Wellington house fireThe front door was fully ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.06 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters called to old Customhouse after blaze breaks outFirefighters have been called to one of Auckland's oldest buildings early this morning.01 Aug 05:51 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling house fire in RollestonThe house is believed to be unoccupied.01 Aug 06:53 AM
New ZealandPolice treating Hawera house fire as suspiciousFire and Emergency New Zealand issued a second alarm response to the blaze.28 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle barn blaze in Harewood, ChristchurchFire crews were called to the suburb of Harewood early this morning.25 Jul 05:56 PM
New ZealandPossible arson behind Christchurch hay barn fireA suspicious car was reported in the area around the time a hay barn caught fire.21 Jul 07:42 PM
New Zealand'I can't sleep at night': Chch explosion haunts neighbourThe explosion destroyed one house on Marble Court, in the suburb of Northwood.21 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandTwo people badly burnt in 'massive' Whanganui blazeMore than a dozen fire crews from as far away as Palmerston North rushed to the fire.20 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first responseHigh-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people badly burnt in 'massive' Whanganui blazeMore than a dozen fire crews from as far away as Palmerston North rushed to the fire.20 Jul 09:14 AM
New ZealandChristchurch gas explosion: Residents return to survey the damageGas contractor who worked on house fronts to police, residents return to check houses.20 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch gas blast: Miracle no lives lostA house was destroyed and six people injured in a blast that was felt across the city.19 Jul 04:26 AM
WorldMan screaming 'You die!' kills 33 at anime studioThe fire was the worst mass killing in Japan since 2016.18 Jul 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTasman fires six months on: Anatomy of a disaster111 calls released to Herald: "We're going to need a chopper real fast."18 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tagUp to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.18 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket warning after house destroyed in fireThere's no way in hell Brittany Nawani will ever use an electric blanket again, she says.17 Jul 07:02 AM
ManufacturingSafer-furniture ratings? Voluntary standard announcedMinister of Consumer Affairs says furniture sold in this country needs to be safer.17 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Blockhouse BayThe house was already well alight when fire teams arrived.15 Jul 05:28 PM
New ZealandHouse gutted by fire in Ranui, West AucklandOne person is being treated for smoke inhalation.14 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandStudent antics: One hospitalised after couch fire in infamous Dunedin streetFirefighters from Willowbank were called to Castle St at 10.55pm.13 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandAntonio Hall damage surveyed Focus: Drone shows the extent of damage from the large blaze at Antonio Hall, Christchurch. Video by Marco Tyler-Rodrigue and Marcus Devine.Watch13 Jul 09:26 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mansion fire treated as 'suspicious'Investigations are under way into the fire that has devastated the heritage building.12 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandLarge building fire in Paeroa: Person injured in Wanganui house fireEight crews and around 32 firefighters were at the fire on Belmont Rd.12 Jul 10:28 AM
New ZealandExplosive morning: Army bomb disposal unit blow up 'highly toxic' chemicalAn explosion was heard at the cordon shortly after 9.30am.11 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandConveyor belt spreads fire through Green Gorilla recycling plantFifteen crews attended the rubbish fire in Onehunga.10 Jul 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo major fires. Two choppers down. Is there a link?Gear failures on monsoon buckets being investigated, sources say.08 Jul 05:00 PM
