RoyalsBulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday HonourHe is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters take on the Sky towerFirefighters from all around the country take on Auckland's Sky Tower this weekend.Watch17 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandFocus: Loafers Lodger fire one year onThe anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHeraldWatch15 May 07:55 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead in South Auckland house fireTwo people have died in a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Hillpark and a third person has been taken to hospital. Video / Michael CraigWatch12 May 08:47 PM
New ZealandA worker at the Central Interceptor is rescued by fire rescueFire crews rescued a worker at the Central Interceptor wastewater pipe in Sandringham.Watch19 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossingsMayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Wellington central apartment explosionFire and emergency are attending the fire on Church St.08 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video shows moment food truck flips, closing vital motorwayThe motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.23 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandAccused boarding house arsonist back in courtThe derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.22 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealedThe wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.09 Feb 12:40 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandNeighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga homeCrews from three fire stations fought the blaze.04 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandMamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandAramoana house fire suspected arsonAn investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.07 Dec 10:04 PM
New Zealand'We are not immune': Fenz warns of lithium-ion battery dangerAfter a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.02 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandCommercial building fire in Gate PāFire crews were called shortly before midday.15 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandFENZ investigation finds lack of landslide-related training for firefighters'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'11 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandLandfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.03 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandCountdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blazeVideo shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.28 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge survivor's haunting choiceFaamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly BayNeighbours warned of asbestos threat.06 Jun 06:31 PM
New Zealand'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five yearsA nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.31 May 06:59 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspectsAt least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
PoliticsThird senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media commentsDyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.07 Mar 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘It took all our resources’: Firefighter describes three-hour battle in flood-ravaged cityAbout 35 firefighters fought the inferno which forced residents to evacuate temporarily.02 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emergeFire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.22 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandEmergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBDFire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.16 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandChch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards cityFire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.29 Dec 07:20 PM
