New ZealandWaiinu Beach fire grows past 100ha as crews brace for days of workThere are two firefighter crews present, supported by two helicopters and heavy machinery.15 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandMajor building fire in Wiri, Auckland.Firefighters have contained a large blaze at a building facility on Roscommon Rd in Wiri this morning. Video / Supplied / NZ HeraldWatch15 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fire breaks out near Parikino, WhanganuiMultiple crews have been called to a vegetation fire near Parikino in Whanganui. Video / Joni FrancineWatch14 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
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
New ZealandGolden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliffTwo-year-old golden retriever Remy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George HeardWatch08 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 casesHe began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency gives an update as investigations begin after major supermarket fireFire and Emergency Incident Controller Phil Larcombe gives an update following major Auckland New World fire.Watch17 Jun 07:34 PM
New ZealandLatest from the scene after major supermarket fire in AucklandInvestigations will begin into how a major fire started at an Auckland New World.Watch17 Jun 07:25 PM
New ZealandFire at New World supermarket in Auckland’s Victoria ParkCustomers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.Watch16 Jun 11:38 PM
