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
New ZealandFire damages Mt Eden unitA fire has severely damaged a unit in Auckland's Mt Eden.22 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandFirebugs target AucklandFirebugs struck in Auckland last night, damaging a South Auckland school, four cars and a garage.21 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandFire engulfs Taranaki houseFire has engulfed a Taranaki house this morning.06 Jun 11:33 PM
New Zealand51 floors in 10 minutesBursting out the stairwell door, firefighter Brent Austin proves his fitness as he races to the 51st floor of Auckland's Sky Tower in just over 10 minutes.17 May 01:58 AM
OpinionCherie HowiePhoto recall: Fireman's short story still gives his mates long laugh06 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fires investigatedAuthorities are investigating a raft of suspicious fires in the South Island overnight.08 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandFire fighters clearing chemical spillFire fighters are currently working to clean up a chemical spill in Christchurch.01 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandNo explosion at geothermal stationThe operator of a Northland geothermal plant has denied Fire Service reports 30,000 litres of gas is leaking after an explosion at the site.26 Feb 07:23 PM
New ZealandGas leak shuts part of State Highway OneA section of the country's main highway has been shut down due to a gas leak in Hamilton.05 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandFire crews called in to help VictoriaWhen Australia burns, Northland firefighters are often called across the ditch to help douse the fires.31 Jan 05:00 PM
