'Fire! Fire': Screams as residents flee smoke-filled corridors, earlier alarm scares
'Whatever people said about that building, it was our home' - hostel resident
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFire & Emergency
Several killed in Wellington fire, Gore Mayor to learn his fate & Ruakākā double homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 May, 2023
Multiple people dead after large fire breaks out in Wellington hostel, Gore Mayor Ben Bell to learn his fate in a vote of no confidence and no charges laid yet in Ruakākā double homicide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters’ air tank filling equipment contaminated with asbestos
The discovery has shut down air filling at Auckland City's fire station.
Woman in critical condition after she was found with burns in Napier
A woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.
Three suspicious fires lit under Auckland's Spaghetti Junction
Police have been called into investigate the suspicious blazes.
Focus: Mangatepopo tragedy principal reaches out to Whangārei High School after caving death
Elim principal Murray Burton has endured tragedy before when he lost six of his own students and a teacher in the Mangatepopo river, now he has reached out to Whangārei High School following Tuesday's disaster. Video / NZ Herald
Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in Singapore
The university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.
Whangārei body recovered, more wet weather across NZ & will vapes get a 21-year-old limit | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2023
Body of missing student recovered from caves, what’s in store weather-wise after another day of heavy rain and why the government could change the law for the Rugby World Cup in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Police confirm the deceased were all from Singapore
'None of us had been to anything that major in recent times.'
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui fire
A fire investigator was at the scene of the incident.
Passenger made 111 call before campervan burst into flames, killing all three occupants
"None of us had been to anything that major in recent times."
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.
High-speed crash takes out barriers, traffic lights major Auckland road
The car’s wheels were torn off from each side on impact.
Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatu
The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatu Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency preparing for 'significant' weather event
MetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.
Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
Pizza oven explodes, injuring two
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.
Workers evacuated at Auckland’s City Rail Link after fire in underground station
The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was injured.
Family of 14 escape home fire seconds before house collapses
A family of 14 escaped a house blaze but was left with nothing
More asbestos found at central Auckland fire station
More asbestos has been found in a meeting room and two offices at the station.
Caught on camera: Teen 'delinquent arsonists' linked to Newmarket blaze
Security staff can be seen ordering the youths to leave minutes before the fiery blaze.
Fenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winter
Have you had your electric blanket tested?
Firefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
The fire, which started in the roof, was reported to Fenz around 4.30pm.
Watch: Firefighters battle large Avondale blaze
A battery recycling facility in Avondale went up in flames overnight. Video / David Killp
Asbestos find puts Super City's busiest fire station on hold
This could mean dire outcomes for Auckland's fire response, a union warns.
'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blaze
Newmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.
Newmarket fire: Residents let back into apartments
Urban Search & Rescue teams installed bracing to keep the building structurally sound.
Tragic night of road crashes, emergency housing crisis & signs of youth crime programme working | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 April, 2023
At least six dead after a tragic night on roads across NZ, 24,000 applicants for emergency housing and the signs that youth crime programme is helping tamariki not re-offend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters battle Te Awamatu blaze
Fire and emergency rushed to the scene after several calls reporting a fire on Ricket Road
Plumes of black smoke fill the sky in South Auckland suburb after fire
Emergency services rushed to the scene this afternoon.
Queenstown blaze caused by US billionaire's fireworks, Fenz confirms
The report details how the controversial NYE fireworks display spiralled out of control.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.