New ZealandHuge challenge for Whanganui firefightersFirefighters Gavin Pryce and Andy Simons are heading to help with the Canada wildfires.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis deployed to North America to fight wildfiresSoaring temperatures and hundreds of wildfires are devastating countries around the world.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand54 more Kiwi firefighters head to Canada wildfiresWildfires are spreading throughout the North American continent.05 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand111 chaos: Callers left on hold, baby turns blue in 'merry go-round of a disaster'Firefighters not dispatched for 44 minutes to bleeding patient after emergency call.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire at Auckland chemical manufacturing factoryMore than 14 fire appliances attended the Auckland fire at its peak.04 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandKiwis to help battle deadly California wildfiresA team of around 40 will head from New Zealand to California later this week.01 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandChildren escape as blaze engulfs homeThe occupants are safe and the cause of the fire is being investigated.31 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandSmoke alarms save family, fire chief saysFamily fast asleep when fire broke out shortly after midnight, woken by alarms.31 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldAt least six dead in massive California wildfiresSeven people are missing and at least six confirmed dead in what is being described as a 'monstrous' California wildfire. / APWatch30 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandNo one hurt as Cook Islands resort goes up in flamesThe resort is located on the Aitutaki island in the Cook Islands.30 Jul 06:49 AM
New ZealandTorched HNZ housing unit left 7 monthsAn empty house with well maintained lawns is an eyesore for neigbouring residents.29 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldMother loses children, grandmother in fireGreat-grandfather received a call as flames closed on his wife and great-grandchildren.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTragedy after man dies trying to rescue partner who wasn't in houseCandles caused fatal Pukekohe house fire after power was cut off to save money.29 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandOne killed in house fire south of AucklandOne person died in the house fire in Pukekohe.28 Jul 10:06 AM
New ZealandRaw: Fire in Lower HuttA large fire at an industrial building in Lower Hutt can be seen from across Wellington.Watch26 Jul 07:57 PM
New Zealand70 firefighters at large factory blaze in Lower HuttEleven Fire and Emergency crews are at the scene of a factory fire in Lower Hutt.26 Jul 07:15 PM
New ZealandChildren narrowly escape caravan on fireChildren involved in caravan fire lucky to escape when they did, firefighters say.24 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews bring New Lynn house fire under controlFire crews are at a house blaze in New Lynn, West Auckland, this afternoon.24 Jul 01:26 AM
WorldBurning kites, helium balloons sent over Israeli borderIsraeli firefighters faced a wall of fire.21 Jul 09:23 PM
WorldSweden calls for help to battle firesAs record temperatures hit Norway, Finland and Sweden.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed sky at night: why the proverb rings trueRed sky at night: why the proverb rings true18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours, smoke alarms save burning houseA Harper St house received minimal damage from a fire after neighbours raised the alarm.17 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters bring Otara factory blaze under controlFirefighters damping down after large blaze at Otara factory.17 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandMan treated for smoke inhalation after Thames fireThere were house fires in Thames and Hamilton overnight.16 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandAuckland firebug closer to being caught: business ownerMembers of the public claim to know the firebug who attacked an Auckland petrol station.15 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling house fire in Firth of ThamesThe blaze had broken out at a home on East Coast Rd in Whakatiwai.14 Jul 12:25 PM
New ZealandFire badly damages Massey houseFire and Emergency Service crews are still on scene.11 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after sleeping through smoke alarmsA man was rescued from his bed after unattended cooking caught fire in his Gonville home.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClassic fire engine needs some loveClassic 1940s fire engine crashed into shop fronts - twice.11 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandPapakura fire: Person with severe burnsA person has received serious burns after a house fire in Papakura.09 Jul 09:07 AM
WorldWildfires rage through CaliforniaPowerful winds in Southern California sent an overnight inferno hopscotching.08 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandPerson dead in Nelson house fireEmergency services at the scene of fatal house fire07 Jul 11:24 PM
