New ZealandElectrical fire cuts power to dozens of Russell businessesAn electrical fire in Russell yesterday cut power to dozens of businesses during the busy holiday period.Watch30 Dec 10:10 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
New ZealandIre and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighterUnion says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blazeAssistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 09:47 PM
New ZealandRuapehu District Mayor: Tongariro National Park wildfireTongariro Fire: Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris HookerWatch09 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandFirefighter trainers shut down unsafe live-burn facility in RotoruaRotorua’s live-fire steel cells risk collapse and emit carcinogenic smoke, trainers warn.06 Nov 06:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by governmentNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.Watch06 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageA function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.Watch04 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandTāmaki bus fire: Live update from the sceneFires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:23 PM
Herald NOW14 structures, including 5 homes, destroyedFire and Emergency Assistant National Commander Ken Cooper on the Kaikoura fires, Hawkes Bay and the approaching summer.Watch21 Oct 07:12 PM
Herald NOWKaikōura fires: Claire Sherwood reveals the latestNewstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood on the Kaikōura fires.Watch21 Oct 07:01 PM
Herald NOW'Storm Watch: MetService gives the latest on Herald NOWMetService’s Thapi Makgabutlane breaks down what to expect as another front moves in - especially for Wellington.Watch21 Oct 06:40 PM
Rugby'Devastating': Blaze destroys champion rugby club's homeFire destroyed the Whakarewarewa Rugby Community Sports club overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Oct 10:25 PM
Herald NOWInside the Firefighter strike: Calls for urgent investmentUnion says ongoing conditions and funding gaps are putting lives at risk.Watch16 Oct 06:48 PM
New ZealandTe Hauke Chapel fire in Hawke’s BayChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Te Hauke was damaged by fire. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Oct 09:22 PM
New ZealandBusiest fire station in New Zealand closed after asbestos was detectedFirefighters put through decontamination after further asbestos was detected at Auckland Central Fire Station. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 06:43 PM
Herald NOWFire guts East Auckland homeBucklands Beach residents were jolted awake as a fire gutted an East Auckland home.Watch01 Oct 07:16 PM
Herald NOW28 new fire trucks can't carry rescue gearNZPFU’s Martin Campbell talks to Herald NOW about how millions were spent on trucks that can’t carry all the life-saving gearWatch01 Oct 06:31 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency respond to Herne Bay incidentMultiple engines arrived at the scene in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Herne Bay.Watch26 Sep 07:57 AM
New ZealandNapier motel fireFirefighters respond to Napier motel blaze. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 11:50 PM
New Zealand"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can beFire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrates how intensely foam-filled furniture burns. Video / Fire and Emergency New ZealandWatch17 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandFire blocks Dominion Rd in Mt Eden, delays expectedFirefighters arrived to heavy smoke pouring from the ground floor of the site.11 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
