New Zealand'Prepare for morning without power': Wild winds hammer AucklandFallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.02 Aug 09:18 PM
New ZealandSenior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.02 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandFriends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fireSome of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.28 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandFlaming hell: Firefighters' mercy dash in dinghy to save burning yachtFirefighters were transported in the man's dinghy towards the burning yacht.25 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to commercial building fire in PenroseFirefighters have been battling a fire at a commercial building in Penrose early today.01 Jul 06:16 PM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after Christchurch fireOne person is in hospital with smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in Christchurch.30 Jun 06:15 PM
New Zealand'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaksWorkers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.21 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSmoke from burn-off leads to crash on SH2 in ŌtāneSmoke on a highway has resulted in a two-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay today.04 Jun 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fireWaipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire29 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandCoatesville fire: Investigations ongoing as union says more support was neededThe first fire brigade arrived 18 minutes after the first call-out, it has been revealed.26 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes early morning Ashburton blazeFire crews are still on the scene.15 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandChip aisle up in flames: Countdown fire possible TikTok challenge gone wrongFirefighters were called to Countdown Henderson last night after a fire broke out.06 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandIt only takes three minutes: How to reduce house fire risk in WinterOn Monday three people died in three separate house fires across New Zealand.04 May 06:47 PM
New ZealandFatal house fire third blaze tragedy in a dayDeath came after a fatality in Hunterville and another in Waihī yesterday.03 May 05:34 PM
New ZealandWoman, 63, dies in Waihī house fireFire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.03 May 12:48 AM
New Zealand130-year-old Northland icon destroyed by firePolice want to hear from anyone with information about the 4am blaze in Kohukohu.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters work to save South Auckland houses from fireA bus on fire endangered two homes on Ashland Pl in Weymouth.30 Apr 02:32 AM
New Zealand'They could hear the concrete cracking'An underground water main has burst in Glen Eden, West Auckland.28 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandMultiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deployingHedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.04 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandCBD apartment complex evacuated after resident wakes to fireWoman was woken by blaring fire alarm to find black smoke filling her apartment.02 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandPizza factory fire: Blaze not being treated as suspiciousBlaze is causing a lot of smoke that might be toxic, authorities say.31 Mar 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years a fireman - still the best careerMike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found at Otago property following tree fireEmergency services were called just before 5pm.25 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandOne person injured in boat fire in Admiralty BayA person with burn injuries was flown to Wellington Hospital.14 Feb 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blazeThe fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.04 Feb 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed houseA fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandOwner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.01 Feb 04:24 PM
New Zealand400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site todayAn investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.28 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandOwners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old houseAt the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.24 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's BayFirefighters have been kept busy in Hawke's Bay and Beach Haven overnight.19 Jan 04:53 PM
New Zealand'It's freakish': Spontaneous combustion fires on the riseRestaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnightPrisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.01 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandWaikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - CorrectionsThe Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.31 Dec 08:40 PM
