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
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