New ZealandCouple lose everything in devastating pre-Christmas blazeDaryl and Salve Cross lost everything after a large fire in Canterbury.24 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandHangi smoke keeps fire service busy on Christmas morningFire services have responded to around a dozen calls for smoke produced from hangis.24 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to monitor Rolleston scrub fireCrews are checking the area for hot spots this morning.23 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire near ChristchurchFirefighters are responding to a large scrub fire at Rolleston, near Christchurch. / Supplied by Jason ShawWatch23 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandPerson suffers burns in Tauranga shed blazeThree crews and 12 firefighters were working to control the "well ablaze" shed22 Dec 08:37 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to large garage blazePeople have reported seeing the blaze from Grey Lynn.22 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandMan suffers burns after smoker explodesBut now Simon Bartlett is frustrated Clorox NZ Ltd blames him for what happened.21 Dec 07:56 PM
New ZealandCrews fight house fire in WhanganuiFire and Emergency Services are currently in attendance at a house fire in Whanganui.20 Dec 04:25 AM
PropertyHouse severely damaged by fire five days out from ChristmasHouse fire at Whanganui East address.20 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandPre-dawn blaze in South Island sawmillA building is engulfed by flames in an early morning blaze.19 Dec 04:13 PM
New ZealandTop architect set fire to wife's clothes - and wedding dressMan now appealing arson conviction - saying it will restrict his career.19 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandSmoke and Fire Trucks in front Sky City Casino Smoke billows out from Sky City Casino while Fire Trucks gather around the base of the building. Watch18 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandVaping sends fire crews racing to pubHotel owner will be vaping outside in the future.18 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandTrapped woman saved from blaze by firefightersSmoke alarm may have saved woman's life17 Dec 05:58 PM
New ZealandGarage in Flames on Vogel StreetA garage on Vogel street has been engulfed by flames. Source - Supplied by Facebook/Undercover Palmy Watch17 Dec 01:44 PM
New ZealandHuge Horotiu scrub fire now containedFirefighters have now got a huge scrub fire north of Hamilton under control.15 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandHouse in flames next door to schoolA house is well involved in fire next to a school in Waipara north of Christchurch.15 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandOne injured in Tolaga Bay house fireAn east cape house fire has potentially injured one person.15 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandWoman-beating ex cop recruited as firefighterA cop fired for bashing his partner has been recruited to work as a pro firefighter13 Dec 12:39 AM
New Zealand2017: Our extreme year of weather2017 will be a record year for extreme weather events, following fires, floods and storms.13 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandFirefighter home after suffering burns in house blazeBurned volunteer firefighter home for Christmas.11 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandBig scrub fire close to Central Otago highwayEmergency services are at a big scrub fire close to the main highway in Central Otago.11 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandVessel on fire in Auckland's Hauraki GulfFour people were on board a boat when it caught fire in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.10 Dec 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Well involved' house fire near DargavilleSeveral crews are at the scene on Maropiu Settlement Rd, north of Dargaville.09 Dec 11:43 AM
WorldSouthern California 'like a war zone'A raging wildfires grow in California, US President Trump declares a state of emergency.08 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandTwo die in house firesAuckland firefighters told person on fire before they arrived; Wairoa also sees fatality.08 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandWairoa house fire claims person's lifeThe tragedy occurred late last night.08 Dec 05:22 PM
WorldNZ ambassador: Fires moving a football field a secondMonstrous fires approach home of NZ ambassador to the US.07 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandExtra firefighters called in to fight Timaru blazeFirefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.07 Dec 04:26 PM
New ZealandMadras Street FireCCTV footage shows the police presence outside Madras Street. Watch07 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldLA burns: Residents flee ferocious blazeResidents forced to flee and a state of emergency declared as fire rage across California.06 Dec 09:11 PM
New Zealand2017's new record for weather insurance payouts: $242mInsurance companies have faced record payouts for weather-related damage across NZ.05 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandThree firefighters hurt after huge firesFirefighters battled two industrial blazes overnight.04 Dec 04:20 PM
