New ZealandCritically injured person pulled out of burning carOne person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition in a crash in Papakura.20 Apr 05:19 AM
New ZealandFire crews have almost extinguished a ship blaze in TimaruFire crews battling a ship blaze in Timaru's Port have almost extinguished it a week on.17 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandDryer catches fire in central Auckland apartmentThe fire set off the sprinkler system and the building was evacuated.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandThe 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blazeConditions have improved today but the fire still continues to burn.11 Apr 01:26 AM
CommoditiesLines company faces legal action over wildfiresThe fires sparked a state of emergency in February last year.07 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandFirefighters to rescue pooch trapped perched on roofMembers of the public reported Leo's plight after spying him on the roof of his home.05 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandCrash between car and back of fire truckA photo posted on social media shows the car crashed into the back of the truck.02 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandDouble fatality: 'A terrible place to overtake'The two-car crash has closed SH1, with reports one of the drivers was unlicensed.18 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandTwo teenagers killed, three hurt in early morning crash; State Highway 1 closedThe two-car crash has closed SH1 and diversions are in place, but not for heavy vehicles.17 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandWorkers break gas main, area evacuatedOakland Rd in Karaka has been closed for more than an hour.01 Mar 11:59 PM
CrimeMan arrested for fire at motorcycle clubA man has been arrested after a fire at a bikie club this morning.26 Feb 03:35 AM
BusinessRocket Lab says smouldering battery problem fixedRocket Lab says an overheating battery problem will not affect launch plans.25 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandHouse destroyed by fire - six weeks after new owner bought itThe new owner of the house had been renting it for the past three years.23 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle huge blaze at scrap metal yardFire crews are fighting a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Palmerston North.14 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport flight lounges evacuatedAuckland Airport flight lounges evacuated11 Feb 04:52 AM
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 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 ZealandFire crews get Port Hills blaze under controlFive appliances are at the scene near Governor's Bay, and a helicopter is on the way.01 Feb 01:58 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 ZealandTwo injured in Canterbury crashTwo people are in hospital after a car crash this morning in Canterbury.30 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandDriver critical after Canterbury crashA driver was cut free from their wrecked car last night on a South Canterbury highway.30 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandThreat of wildfires in NZ increasingKiwis need to think like Aussies and prepare for wildfires, Fire and Emergency chief says.30 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain Waiheke scrub fireA helicopter is no longer needed for the fire near Pearl Bay on Waiheke Island.28 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandWarnings as country bakes in 40C heatOutdoor activities that were safe to do in cooler conditions could now become hazardous.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHouse ablaze in West AucklandThe 10m x 10m house has been engulfed in flame.14 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandFather dies month after suffering burns in Piha fire"He put up the strongest and most courageous fight.''09 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandWoman unharmed after tree falls on her carA woman in Otahuhu has had a lucky escape after a large pine fell onto her car04 Jan 08:13 AM
New ZealandHistoric Skippers Canyon building burnt downA fire ripped through a scenic camping spot north of Queenstown overnight.31 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandMcCaw helps fight fire on Christmas DayAll Blacks legend helps tackle an out-of-control scrub fire near the town of Hororata.25 Dec 07:33 AM
New ZealandWoman who drowned at notorious waterfall namedThe Motukea woman who drowned at Maruia Falls on Saturday has been named.24 Dec 01:08 AM
New Zealand'It just sucks you under': Woman drowns at deadly fallsWoman drowns at Maruia Falls in upper South Island.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaping sends fire crews racing to pubHotel owner will be vaping outside in the future.18 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandMangere building fire being treated as arsonA fire that burnt down a historic homestead in Mangere East is being treated as arson.22 Nov 07:46 AM