New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."21 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandDad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homesFirefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.21 Nov 11:15 AM
New Zealand'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fireCrews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.20 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandFirefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of PlentyResidents were forced from their homes due to the fire.20 Nov 07:31 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire rages in Te PunaResidents are being evacuated from homes at risk from a scrub fire near Te Puna in Western Bay of Plenty.Video / Chelsea NormanWatch20 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle house blaze in Glen EdenAt its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil GlenWatch06 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car flips, snaps power pole, cuts electricity to Hauraki, North ShoreFour people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandNew video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fireNew footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / SuppliedWatch23 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challengeNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela GowerWatch25 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandMāngere house fireEmergency teams have rushed to a house fire in Māngere.Watch21 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMakorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 trafficTraffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce ReidWatch09 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Hamilton house fireNobody was home at the time of the fire.23 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exerciseOnlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.22 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandCar on fire outside Takapuna Grammar SchoolFire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandFour people dead after head-on crash near GeraldineFour people are dead and one other is seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George HeardWatch21 Aug 07:27 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to fallen rock climber in QueenstownEmergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.Watch21 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandExpelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.Watch17 Jul 07:34 PM
New ZealandFire rips through Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hoursFirefighters have returned to Harcourt St in Grey Lynn after a home caught fire for the second time in less than 24 hours. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandThree-story townhouse under construction was destroyed by fireA new, luxury three-story townhouse under construction has been destroyed in a fire overnight on Northboro Rd in Belmont. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 05:56 PM
New ZealandDannevirke car firesPolice are treating a car fire in Dannevirke as suspicious. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jun 01:47 AM
Royals'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honouredAlthough the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.02 Jun 05:00 PM
