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
New ZealandFirefighters concerned about extra workDwindling volunteer numbers and a rising number of non-emergency medical callouts were some of the key concerns raised at an annual firefighter's conference this weekend.10 Nov 02:47 AM
New ZealandGirl helps save family from Chch infernoA "brave'' 12-year-old girl who woke to flames in her Christchurch home this morning managed to wake the rest of her family and escape the inferno.06 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire in AlbanyA fire at a childcare centre on Auckland's North Shore early this morning is being treated as suspicious.21 Jul 05:08 AM
New Zealand20 die in 'avoidable' firesTwenty people were killed in avoidable house fires in the past 12 months and in most cases, there was no working smoke alarm, the Fire Service says.30 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighter bullying claims backed upA former deputy chief fire officer with 28 years experience has backed up claims of a "culture of bullying'' at Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade made by a young female volunteer.12 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandFirefighter: Bullying forced me to resignA young volunteer firefighter and calendar pin-up girl says a "culture of bullying" left her no choice but to resign from the service.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNon-permitted fire threatened propertiesA Welcome Bay resident who lit a non-permitted fire on his property which quickly got out of control at the weekend could be prosecuted or have to pay the bill for putting the fire out.21 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandArson and accidents stretch fire servicesFires raged up and down the country yesterday stretching emergency services to "maximum capacity".19 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandHeart victims call fire servicePeople suffering from heart attacks are ringing 111 to ask for help from firefighters instead of an ambulance because the response is quicker in some rural parts of New Zealand.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore harrowing testimonyMore harrowing testimony is expected as a coroner's inquest into the deaths of eight CTV building victims continues today.29 Oct 07:58 PM
