New ZealandFire Service ordered to pay $3500 over bullying dismissalThe Fire Service has been ordered to pay $3500 in costs to a senior staff member who received an unjustified formal warning for bullying.10 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandCrews converge as flames engulf yachtPolice could only stand back and watch as fire destroyed a 10m yacht south of Auckland yesterday.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGood forecast unwelcome news to someWhile a prediction of sunny weather for the rest of the month will be good news to sunseekers, it's unlikely to be welcomed by those suffering from dry conditions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWind knocks down power lines, cuts power to 1300 homesWind has blown down power lines in central Auckland, cutting power to 1300 homes in Newmarket.06 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandPilot: 'My pride's hurt'The firefighting pilot who escaped a helicopter crash unscathed says he's happy nobody was hurt and doesn't think mechanical failure or pilot error caused the crash.06 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandRain - but not enough for massive fireFirefighters warn it could take days, even weeks, to totally extinguish a massive Marlborough fire that broke out yesterday.05 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandBig jump in rural fire figuresAs large-scale scrub fires continue to burn across tinder-dry farmland, the Fire Service says the country has seen a 50 per cent jump in the number of rural fires this year.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNervous wait for family as fire surrounds farmA fire that started in Marlborough overnight continued to rage today. Homes have been threatened from the fire blazing through 150ha of scrub near Onamalutu.Watch05 Feb 07:40 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fires threaten homesHundreds of firefighters are battling large scrub blazes as dry weather has created tinderbox conditions across the country, the Fire Service says. Blazes in Canterbury, Marlborough and Manawatu are keeping about 330 firefighters busy.Watch05 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle multiple scrub firesHundreds of firefighters are battling large scrub blazes as dry weather has created tinderbox conditions across the country, the Fire Service says.05 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandChopper fighting massive fire crashesA 47-year-old helicopter pilot made a lucky escape after his machine crashed while battling a blaze which was raging out of control in Marlborough today.05 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandDiesel leak after fuel tanker rollsA fuel tanker carrying 13,000 litres of diesel has rolled, trapping a driver this morning and causing fuel to leak.02 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandGas leak forces evacuation in PonsonbyA gas leak in Ponsonby led to the evacuation of many businesses in the area last night.22 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandHamilton fire: Police search for answersPolice are still unable to determine what caused a house fire that killed three people in November, but say they are committed to finding answers.06 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandNZ fire risk soars with summer heatAs temperatures soar above 30C across parts of the country, so has demand for firefighters as tinder-dry conditions create the perfect environment for forest and scrub fires.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBush blaze threatened Auckland homesFirefighters remained at the scene of fierce bush fire in West Auckland overnight to ensure there were no further outbreaks.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island fires keep emergency crews busyFire crews around the South Island were kept busy with three large and a number of small fires overnight.22 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandHere kitty: Officer saves trapped kittenThe firefighter who rescued a kitten trapped in the dashboard of a Tauranga car has been described as the "finest cat whisperer".18 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandCrews battle blaze in Stanmore BayFire crews are fighting a "well involved" house fire in Stanmore Bay on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, north of Auckland.09 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandV ad pulled over fire complaintsA television ad for V Energy Drink showing a man on fire has been pulled after complaints from members of the public and the Fire Service.27 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandRiver crash: 'I owe you my life'Three heroes have been honoured for their bravery after they jumped into a freezing stream to rescue the passengers of a submerged car near Waimate.25 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandToddler still in critical condition after fireThe 18-month-old toddler injured when his Mount Wellington home went up in flames on Saturday remains in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital.24 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandAction on fire deaths urgedFire Service bosses are seeking law changes making it compulsory for rental properties to have smoke alarms installed and maintained.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo rhyme or reason to fatal fires spikeThe head of fire investigations in the country says the recent spike in fatal house fires has "no rhyme or reason".20 Nov 06:40 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland death: man in courtStocky 45-year-old man was charged with male assaults female and assaulting with intent to injure.07 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandMan dies at rural Auckland propertyA man police were seeking following a death at a rural West Auckland address last night has been found in Wanganui.05 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes may deliver more fizz than bangFireworks may deliver more fizz than bang with most of the country in for wet weather this Guy Fawkes night.05 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandDaylight saving this weekendSummer is nearing as clocks move forward an hour over the weekend for daylight saving.25 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandSeptember 11 memorial in ChristchurchA bagpiper will lament the victims of the September 11 attacks in New York at a memorial at Christchurch today.10 Sep 09:43 PM
