New ZealandChch men describe moment they found slain sex workerTwo men who stopped to stomp out roadside scrub fire didn't expect to find a burning body.13 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Climate change will cause more complex fires"We are seeing changes in our climate, an increase in severe weather events."13 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandCrews responding to chemical fire in South AucklandOne person had been treated by St John ambulance crews after inhaling paint fumes.12 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandApartment, childcare centre evacuated, fire outNo reports of injuries at blaze, which was attended by eight fire trucks.11 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport flight lounges evacuatedAuckland Airport flight lounges evacuated11 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandFire at residential property in CoatesvillePolice are working to help determine the circumstances of how the fire started09 Feb 08:06 AM
New ZealandChilean tourist convicted over fire droneTourist flying a drone forced seven firefighting helicopters out of the sky.09 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandDunedin man relieved golf clubs survived car blazeEn route from Dunedin to Christchurch a man's vehicle broke down and burst into flames.08 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandQueenstown house badly damaged in fireIt took seven crews to put out the blaze.07 Feb 04:16 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Paekakariki homeA fire has destroyed a house in Paekakariki, and a family has escaped without injury. / Video by Mark MitchellWatch06 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandChatham Islands fire now containedThe Chatham Islands fire that started on Thursday has finally been contained.06 Feb 04:22 AM
New ZealandGrass fires in Pukekohe causes train to stopGrass fires in Pukekohe causes train to stop05 Feb 04:11 AM
VideoNZ Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfireThe New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire to help the Fire Emergency services map the scale of the blaze. This shows some of what they've been dealing with. Source: Twitter / @NZDefenceForceWatch05 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandChathams blaze poses risks for next two weeksA Chatham Islands wildfire has destroyed 3000ha and can take another 14 days to control.05 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire near HavelockTwo residents sustained minor burns in the blaze.04 Feb 04:16 PM
New ZealandWild fires continue to burn on Chatham IslandThe blaze has grown in size over the last 24 hours02 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated on Chatham Is as fire spreads to 2000haHomes have been evacuated and kiwi fire fighters are being sent to help fight the fire.02 Feb 08:45 AM
New ZealandAerial footage from NZDF shows scale of Chatham Islands bushfireAerial photographs taken by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) show the scale and spread of a bushfire that is threatening nature reserves in the Chatham Islands.Watch02 Feb 05:53 AM
New Zealand1500ha of bush destroyed in Chatham Islands blazeAn RNZAF Hercules plane has taken to the sky to survey the Chatham Islands bushfire.02 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised, residents evacuated at rural Canterbury fireFive helicopters with monsoon buckets fought the fire from the air.01 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandThe heartbreaking photo of livelihoods lost"It's utterly devastating watching a grown man cry watching his business in flames."01 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish building fire near RollestonFirefighters have extinguished a large building fire near Rolleston. / Supplied by Star.kiwiWatch31 Jan 11:43 PM
New Zealand'We saved every property': Desperate battle to save homes in giant Dunedin fireThe owner of a Dunedin business fears he might have lost everything.31 Jan 09:10 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Dunedin fireA Dunedin fire which started in Burnside is moving down the valley towards the Taieri and explosions can be heard as it spreads. / Videos suppliedWatch31 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling forest blaze in Burnside, DunedinThe blaze was being buffeted by strong winds across Dunedin.31 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandLarge pile of sawdust ablaze at chip millThe fire broke out at Southwood Export chip mill, on Kekeno Rd in Awarua.31 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandFire chiefs issue apology for privacy breachFENZ has reviewed its processes in the wake of the release of personal information.31 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandFunerals held for double homicide victimsThe two funerals for David Clarke and Anastasia Neve couldn't have been more different.30 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandPerson saved from blazing home in Tasman DistrictA person was pulled from a burning home in Motueka this morning.29 Jan 04:48 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling house fire in WhangareiFire crews have controlled a "fully involved" house fire in Whangarei.27 Jan 09:17 AM
New ZealandFoam contaminates Ohakea waterFoam used to fight fires of flammable liquids contaminates groundwater near airbase.27 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandRichmond house 'extensively damaged' in fireDozens of fire fighters from four stations battled a house blaze in Nelson this morning.26 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandFire crew battle serious house fire in GisborneFire investigators will return to the scene of a house fire in Gisborne overnight.26 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandBoth victims of fatal house fire namedThe post mortems have been completed but an investigation is continuing into the fire.26 Jan 01:53 AM
