New ZealandNeighbours praised for fighting blazeFire is the third attack on an early childhood centre in the Nelson region in a year.24 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandManawatu house fire 'no accident'A fire that razed a Manawatu home overnight was "no accident" police say, amid reports a molotov cocktail sparked the blaze.11 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandGirl lit fire leaving no way out for motherA teenager told police she knew a mother-of-three was at home when she started a fire that blocked the woman's chance to escape and left her to die.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTearful teen admits murder charge over arson deathA tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.23 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandTeen changes plea to murder in arson deathA 17-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to murdering Pukekohe mother of three Lynette Chapman, who died in a fire in her home in January.23 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for mother of three's manslaughterA 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years jail for the manslaughter of a mother of three who was burned to death in her south Auckland home.17 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandMexted gutted by suspected arson bach attackFormer All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.06 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldBlack Saturday arrestsAlmost a year after the Black Saturday bushfires devastated Victoria, two teenage boys have been charged with lighting the Bendigo blaze.02 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldMelbourne cooling after hottest night in 100 yearsAustralia is cooling down after another day of deadly heat with temperatures in three states soaring into the 40s, including record highs in Melbourne.12 Jan 02:05 AM
