New ZealandFlooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus CoastWeather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.11 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandOtago fire was 'like a war zone'Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.10 Nov 05:57 PM
New ZealandFire threatens Dunedin water supplyMain water catchment contaminated after blaze by ash and fire suppressing chemicals.10 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandRain and low cloud help suppress Deep Stream blazeRain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.09 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandStretched to the limit: Te Mata Peak fire among four others that leave burnt scars across Hawke's BayAftermath of a night of chaos becomes clearer, and finger's being pointed at fireworks.07 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze on Te Mata peakBlaze measuring 200m x 100m is stretching across the western face of the peak.07 Nov 08:12 AM
New Zealand'It sounded like a war zone': Jacinda Ardern on Guy Fawkes woesCrews fought more than 50 firework-related blazes overnight in the North Island alone.05 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Public fireworks display sparks scrub fireThe public fireworks display was believed to spark the blaze at Anzac Park overnight.05 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandFireworks mayhem: Twin Auckland blazes, 50+ call-outsFire crews were called to 55 fireworks-related blazes across the upper North Island.05 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandFireworks spark massive blazes around the countryTwo large fires in Auckland.05 Nov 11:29 AM
New ZealandCar fire blocking SH1 Northern Motorway lane.The left lane northbound in St Marys Bay is blocked, just after the Victoria Park Tunnel.05 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandHawkesby: Ban fireworks sales - it's just a feral free-for-allCOMMENT: I'm affronted by idiots who use fireworks like weapons.04 Nov 05:42 PM
New ZealandTwo large blazes burn in Hawke's Bay and NelsonThree big fires today have stretched the country's firefighters.04 Nov 08:29 AM
New ZealandLarge shed fire in south east AucklandA large fire has broken out in the rural area between Clevedon and Beachlands.01 Nov 10:00 AM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: FENZ finishes investigation into the devastating fireFENZ has handed control of the convention centre at SkyCity back to Fletcher Construction.01 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandFire on ferry: Firefighters board vessel at sea, crew member with smoke inhalationThe fire broke out in the passenger ferry's engine.01 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandQuad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka ValleyEmergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.30 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: New pictures shed light on devastating blazeThe photographs were taken by the crew of the Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade.29 Oct 06:29 PM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: 10 agencies now investigating massive Auckland fireWeather was favourable for firefighters in central Auckland over the long weekend.29 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: 'He's shattered' - young worker's blowtorch at centre of probeSkyCity says it has concerns for the wellbeing of those involved and is not on witch hunt.28 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Roads due to be partially reopenedRoads around the new SkyCity convention centre are due to be partially reopened.28 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandFatal fire: Raw grief at scene of blaze, three survivors in hospitalThree people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.27 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: Emergency agencies to meet to assess road closuresCommuters are being told to expect road disruptions to continue on Tuesday.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandContractor who fireproofed SkyCity: 'I'm still kinda petrified'Kelvin Rimmer had reason to be nervous about the fire at SkyCity: He fireproofed it.26 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandPatience, sushi, and cupcakes: Firefighters say thanksAucklanders rallied behind firefighters battling the huge blaze at SkyCity.26 Oct 01:18 AM
ConstructionThe handling of a disaster: Inside SkyCity boss' first moments after the fireFrom argument to concerned call: SkyCity and Fletcher Construction bosses day before fire.25 Oct 11:56 PM
New Zealand'There's still someone inside': Screams of 'help me' at fatal Māngere fireOne person died in the fire in Māngere East, which began just after 5am.25 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Crane brought in to attack hotspotsThere have been no new flare-ups overnight, but the scene remains hazardous.25 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead in South Auckland house fireAll other family members managed to evacuate the house safely.25 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity live: CBD streets could remain closed for 'up to a week'Fire crews are still in action at the site after more flames flared-up this morning.25 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Crane operator raised the alarm, worker saysCraig Merz reckons it took two to three minutes before the building alarm sounded.24 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandSkyCity blaze: Gridlock to continue as roads remain closedMotorists hoping some roads may reopen today are out of luck.23 Oct 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkyCity fire: Should have been out in two hours - unionUnion says two 30m high ladder fire trucks could have ended the SkyCity fire in two hours.23 Oct 09:00 PM
