OpinionOpinion: Is the California wildfires insurance gap possible in NZ?OPINION: New Zealand is the second-riskiest country in the world for natural hazards.28 Jan 02:00 AM
Travel newsUnruly passenger restrained with tape during Fiji Airways flightThe 'intoxicated' 69-year-old yelled expletives and harassed the flight attendants.26 Jan 08:36 PM
EntertainmentStar rapper had only a prop gun in shooting case, lawyer saysA$AP Rocky faces two assault charges involving ex-friend Terell Ephron.25 Jan 04:12 AM
WorldTrump considers letting disaster-hit US states fend for themselvesUS President says he'd 'rather see the states take care of their own problems'.23 Jan 04:15 AM
World‘Get out’: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los AngelesThe new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.22 Jan 09:59 PM
WorldWhy Biden’s last-minute pardons could stir political tensionsThe outgoing President pardoned Milley, Fauci and January 6 committee members.20 Jan 06:03 PM
WorldCalmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visitThe fires have claimed at least 27 lives.18 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldKey ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for yearsLA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.18 Jan 10:07 PM
WorldFire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to dropLos Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.15 Jan 07:21 PM
WorldFire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp upFirefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.14 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPalisades lost: Residents grapple with wildfire devastationNew York Times: Residents have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.14 Jan 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLos Angeles braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as high winds nearFinancial Times: Claims utility group equipment to blame for igniting one of the blazes.13 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandLA fires: Kiwi’s dream house in Malibu turns to rubble in hoursThe woman only bought her house five months ago and watched it burn to the ground on TV.13 Jan 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Helpless': Kiwi fashion brand founder's home destroyed in LA firesLuke Harwood, Gabrielle Mirkin and their two children, were in New Zealand at the time.13 Jan 01:44 AM
WorldDangerous winds return to Los AngelesDangerous winds have returned to Los Angeles, threatening to worsen wildfires that have killed 16 people. Video / AFPWatch13 Jan 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLA was prepared for serious fires. But it wasn’t ready for fourNew York Times: “There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines.”12 Jan 10:52 PM
BusinessLos Angeles fire evacuees face price-gougingA fire victim needing a home says price-gouging is 'obscene'.12 Jan 06:45 PM
EntertainmentThe celebrity homes that burned in the LA firesHere’s what we know about the most rich and famous of the fires’ victims.12 Jan 03:14 AM
WorldVictims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and sonThere are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.11 Jan 10:53 PM
Entertainment‘She didn’t get out’: Jennifer Garner loses friend in LA wildfiresThe actress said her 'heart bleeds' for those who have lost everything in the wildfires.11 Jan 09:25 PM
WorldLA fires burn larger area than San Francisco, killing at least 11Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.11 Jan 04:39 AM
Entertainment‘Sick motherf***er’: Khloe Kardashian outraged after fire near family homesThe reality TV star has lashed out following reports of a man starting a fire.11 Jan 02:29 AM
WorldUntouched palm trees in LA spark bizarre fire conspiracy theoriesTheories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.11 Jan 12:12 AM
World‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks outThe remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.10 Jan 08:25 PM
World‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'10 Jan 07:33 AM
World Residents return home to survey ‘apocalypse’ after LA fireThe blazes remain totally uncontained.10 Jan 04:39 AM
BusinessNZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.10 Jan 03:31 AM
Entertainment‘Heartbroken’: Celebrity homes burned down in devastating LA firesParis Hilton and Sir Anthony Hopkins are among those grieving the loss of their homes.10 Jan 02:25 AM
WorldLos Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises, LA police issue curfew to stop lootersOfficials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.10 Jan 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn the Palisades, an evacuation disaster was years in the makingNew York Times: When fire raged through the community, gridlock ensued.10 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLos Angeles wildfires: Insurers brace for losses of up to $36bFinancial Times: Disaster analysts double estimates as blazes keep raging.10 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandWhat the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expertFires called a stark reminder for NZ: 'You don’t have to live rurally to be affected.'09 Jan 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWildfires can leave lasting psychological scarsNew York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.09 Jan 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfiresNew York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.09 Jan 06:46 PM
