New ZealandFirefighters escalate strike action with stop work noticeNegotiations for a collective agreement began 13 months ago.04 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandHercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force BaseAn engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".01 Jul 03:47 AM
New ZealandDestroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeletonA fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Multiple explosions': Fire crews contain Penrose industrial blazeSmoke from fire in Penrose is being blown across Onehunga, Māngere Bridge and Favona.27 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandSpecialist fire truck deemed out of action - causing potential delaysAn Auckland specialist fire truck used in response to hazardous materials is unavailable.22 Jun 08:50 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in Chatham IslandsCommunity shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.16 Jun 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blazeThree youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.10 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandHorses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescuesThe humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.04 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandMan dies after truck submerged in river in MarlboroughOfficers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.02 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into tree in RiverheadThe car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hurt - one seriously - in Parnell apartment fireFire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.27 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Trauma beyond description': Walkway victim was volunteer firemanA warrant has been issued for the suspect on a charge of murder.27 May 06:01 AM
New ZealandFire investigators looking into cause of blaze in Royal Oak overnightFire investigators are looking into the cause of a blaze at a property in Royal Oak.22 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandA crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injuredFire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.20 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandFirefighter hospitalised after suffering injuries in large Auckland blazeA firefighter has been injured while responding to a blaze in South Auckland overnight.17 May 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crashMotorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.13 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandParaglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescueThe paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Lack of accountability': Review planned in Fire and Emergency workplace cultureReview on workplace culture and handling of complaints at Fire and Emergency to be done28 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Holiday eve tragedy - multiple people killed in city road crashWitness tells of explosion-like noise after car and truck collide in Invercargill.22 Apr 05:08 PM
New ZealandSmall plane makes crash-landing in estuary near NelsonThe two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.16 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at commercial premises in LevinEmergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.30 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandFuel found at scene of 'suspicious' fire that destroyed set of new Auckland homesClean-up has begun at the Derrimore Heights site.11 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandSenior firefighter resigns from association over 'tone deaf' Facebook postA senior volunteer firefighter has resigned due to a "tone deaf" Facebook post.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze: Residents wake to four houses on fire in Auckland streetOne neighbour said he was scared the fire was going to reach his home.06 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandFire crew remains overnight after wood factory fireEastown Timber owner says he will start talking to insurers before they start rebuilding.04 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandUp to 40 firefighters called to shop fire in MorningsideA blaze has severely damaged a commercial building in Auckland.02 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Manurewa house fireA person has been badly burned in a fire at a property in Manurewa early this morning.15 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandGardener seriously injured in cliff fall at Point England ReserveThe man was cutting the grass when he slipped down the cliff.13 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandBig blaze on Rakino IslandFire crews from Auckland, Waiheke Island and Howick have been sent.08 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as fire crews battle tool factory blazeEmergency services were first called just after midnight.29 Jan 05:45 PM
New ZealandFive people in hospital after cleaning water tankThe people were affected by carbon monoxide fumes.24 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandHundreds of unvaccinated firefighters stood downA few hundred firefighters have chosen not to get vaccinated.16 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandAir fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutesA Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.14 Jan 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly containedLocals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.10 Jan 05:32 AM
