New ZealandTwo-storey house fire in Blockhouse BayThe home was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.21 Jan 05:07 PM
New Zealand'Moment of stupidity': Calls for vehicle ban after teen crushed by flipped ute on Muriwai BeachTwo rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'How many deaths do you need?' - Muriwai residents say beach ute tragedy was 'avoidable'Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.21 Jan 08:17 AM
New Zealand'Significant amount of properties affected' in Canterbury fires, mayor saysMayor of Waimakariri says it is extremely lucky no one lost their life in the scrub fires.21 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandFirefighters still working to dampen devastating Canterbury blazesTwo homes and a church were destroyed during the three fires.20 Jan 07:06 PM
New Zealand‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crashTeen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was up all night': Residents devastated after homes destroyed in Canterbury firesFirefighters are continuing to extinguish two large scrub fires in North Canterbury19 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandThree homes and a church destroyed in North Canterbury fires, 50 properties evacuatedAbout 50 properties have been evacuated from the Loburn area.19 Jan 07:49 AM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub firesFire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham Watch19 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandFire services attend ute on fire near WhanganuiMotorists are advised to avoid travelling that way for now.17 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in Whangārei workplace incident, initially reported as truck crashWorkSafe has been advised of the incident.15 Jan 01:10 AM
TalanoaInsurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fireThe Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on MondayThe Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.14 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandJust did it: Hawke's Bay hero truckie uses Nike hoodie to stop car fireDwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.14 Jan 01:07 AM
New ZealandFire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy dayA drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.12 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North HeadFenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.12 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandDry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZFire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.12 Jan 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fireA man has been arrested in relation to the fire.10 Jan 05:57 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in DecemberFirefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.10 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crashYoung children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.09 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accidentIt is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.09 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, three injured in crash north of ChristchurchEmergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.08 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandTwo die in two-car collisionTwo people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George HeardWatch07 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows how close fire came to homesThe dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.07 Jan 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Suspicious fire destroys building in LevinBath St is closed and the public is advised to avoid the area.07 Jan 04:52 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's deathGavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.07 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now containedThere are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.07 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandLarge house fire in AucklandSmoke billows from a house fire on Great North Road in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandResidents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment buildingFire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.04 Jan 11:07 PM
