New ZealandFour people hospitalised after chemical incident on ship at Lyttelton PortEmergency services are at the scene treating the men.20 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fireMultiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm. 20 Feb 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFoodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave openingPak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandAftermath of Milldale house fireA large pile of black charred wood and mangled steel is all that is left of the home that went up in flames on Lees St, Milldale, Auckland.Watch20 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at an illegal cannabis cultivation site in Te Atatu SouthPolice are investigating a suspicious house fire that has evidence suggesting the cultivation of cannabis is taking place. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandOtago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency calloutEmergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.19 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘huge’ blaze in neighbouring Auckland homesMultiple fire crews were called keep the fire from reaching other homes.18 Feb 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing lossesNew CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?18 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandFirefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.17 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandLarge Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under wayThe blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.17 Feb 03:32 AM
New Zealand‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smokeThe fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm causeA witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.16 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandBuilding fire in Wellington CityEmergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuatedShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandLarge bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuatedState Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.15 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandFire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoPResidents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.13 Feb 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'13 Feb 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel studentRotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.10 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFoodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarketWatercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostelRotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.09 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
New ZealandHunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.08 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic blaze rips through Auckland garageFire services are battling a large house blaze in East Auckland.08 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at East Auckland propertyAround 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal LaingWatch08 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandBoP house fire spreads to shelterbeltFire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.07 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandDevastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fireDouglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.06 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspiciousPadlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.06 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandOtago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinemaThe town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.06 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facilityDozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.Watch04 Feb 06:34 PM
