New ZealandNo charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura firesHigh winds of 150km/h carried embers that ignited the Kaikōura fires.24 Nov 02:40 AM
AucklandPolice investigating nightclub fire on Auckland's Karangahape RdA fire investigator is set to return to the site today.22 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in Northland treated as suspiciousA fire investigator is due at the scene this morning.21 Nov 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Sheer manpower': Injured teen kayaker rescued from remote river gorgeAs weather kept a rescue helicopter away, teams hacked through bush to stretcher him out. 21 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Considerable smoke': Blenheim rubbish plant closes over cardboard fireNearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.20 Nov 03:34 AM
AucklandSpark from tools prompts evacuation of large Auckland private schoolAll students were evacuated from the school's buildings as smoke affected some classrooms.19 Nov 04:59 AM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhangārei warehouse fire: Videos show aftermath of blazeThe building on Kioreroa Rd went up in flames on Tuesday evening, resulting in a smoke advisory. Video / Brodie StoneWatch18 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
New ZealandPolice treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicideAugust, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.18 Nov 04:40 AM
New Zealand'The whole of Aotearoa is with her': Public donate $270k to Sanson mum mourning 3 childrenPolice are continuing to probe the deaths in what locals say is a 'horrific' tragedy.17 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree overnight Dunedin fires deemed suspicious, investigators called inOne fire tore through a vacant Harrow St building just before midnight.17 Nov 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Serious threat to public safety': Legal showdown looms over FENZ plan to axe 140 rolesThey argue FENZ broke its agreement by failing to consult staff on the cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Something very dark and terrible’: Neighbour's horror as suspected murder-suicide probed'You just feel sick to your stomach about what has happened,' says a neighbour of family.17 Nov 04:16 AM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160kA Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day. 16 Nov 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Mother's worst nightmare': Friends rally around mum of three children killed in Manawatū house firePolice tonight confirmed four people died in the ‘catastrophic’ Sanson fire.16 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandIre and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighterUnion says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blazeThirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'They tried to scare us to death': Row at Auckland retirement village as management bans EVsAffected residents have called the ban 'silly' and 'unreasonable', taking it to mediation.13 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandFire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blazeAssistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 09:47 PM
New ZealandTourism hit by Tongariro fire‘It will put a few people off’: Tongariro shuttle boss counts cost of fire. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire updateFire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch09 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandFiery milk tanker and ute crash in Canterbury, emergency services rush to scene Police say there appear to be serious injuries. 09 Nov 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
