New ZealandJailed firefighter to go before parole boardFires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged Nelson arsonist namedSeveral serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.27 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandBig Read: A gun club burns in a nation on edgeDavid Fisher investigates a gun club fire and finds a nation on edge.21 Mar 07:09 AM
New ZealandRabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally litPolice are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.09 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandTwo overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."09 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldParis fire: Woman in custodyAn investigation has been launched into the criminal charge of causing death by arson.06 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDemolition derby car's fiery end on a Napier riverbedAdam Codlin says the mess he helped clean up on Guppy Rd, Napier was "appalling".04 Jan 12:23 AM
New ZealandMurderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prisonRapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole17 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for 'grossly reckless' arson of house where kids were sleepingThe judge told Dillan Wilson he was lucky not to be facing charged relating to deaths.03 Dec 08:50 PM
WorldTech millionaire's family killed in 'targeted' attackThe brother of an American tech millionaire has now been arrested for arson.23 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland fire being treated as suspiciousFire rips through East Auckland building site.12 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for help in solving lethal arsonMan died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.31 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crashPolice said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.26 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Howick house fireMan charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.25 Sep 06:48 AM
New ZealandMurderer denied parole after phone commentsMurderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.06 Aug 09:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland firebug closer to being caught: business ownerMembers of the public claim to know the firebug who attacked an Auckland petrol station.15 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after fire in GreymouthA 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.03 Jul 09:22 AM
New Zealand'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailedA man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.20 Jun 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Got bail bro!': Arson accused laughs in courtThe alleged arsonist laughed after he was granted bail today.20 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandAngry at his ex he decided to torch her car. Oops, wrong vehicleMichael Shane McFadyen thought the car was his ex-girlfriend's.24 May 09:44 PM
New ZealandAccused arsonists appear in court over 15 firesTwo alleged arsonists were terrorising South Auckland with a spate of fires.23 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandTrial begins in taxi driver kidnapping caseA trial for the alleged kidnapping has begun in Wellington this morning.20 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandArsonist tried to 'smoke out' pensionerTeenage arsonist jailed for crime committed while on bail for assault and knife threats.16 May 08:22 AM
New ZealandSerial arson attacks: Firebugs target schools, housesTwo young men have been charged with torching several buildings in South Auckland.08 May 05:17 PM
New ZealandArrest follows multiple Manukau arson attacksPolice have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests.04 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandTop architect gets arson conviction quashedA top architect has won an appeal against his conviction which he said impacted his career29 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandSchool burgled two days after arsonists strikeTwo days after an arsonist set the playground on fire, the school was burgled.01 Mar 06:36 AM
CrimeFire plagues Hastings pirate ship once againFire at popular playground latest in spate around suburban Hastings.25 Feb 04:19 AM
New ZealandMurder charge laid after Dunedin fireA man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.19 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate arson, horseback attackTwo alleged attacks and a second arson at Riverslea School are being investigated.18 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandMate decided to make car 'go boom'Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.15 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandPiha arsonist pleads guilty after blaze led to 90 firefighters being called outA young man will now be sentenced for lighting several fires in coastal community.08 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandTeen in court over arson attack on elderly woman's homeA young man appeared in court after an elderly woman woke to find her house being torched.31 Jan 11:30 PM
