New ZealandApartment fire closes Karangahape RdEmergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Apr 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fireA Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.08 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Bromley industrial fireA large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.Watch07 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across cityThe fire appears to be related to an electrical company.07 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand28,000 banned heaters still in NZ homes pose ‘significant risk to lives’28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandVehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopenedThe road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.06 Apr 09:21 PM
New Zealand‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded riverThe couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".05 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH29 reopens follow truck breakdownThe truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.03 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandSmoke alarms help alert family during Napier house fireWorking smoke alarms helped warn a Meeanee family to evacuate as the large fire took hold.01 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘A very sad day’: Pedestrian dies after being struck by ute in CanterburyEmergency services were called just after 6.30am.31 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
New Zealand‘Serious injuries’: Emergency services respond to Hamilton crashPolice arrived on Wairere Dr in Queenwood at around 7.12am.30 Mar 08:34 PM
New Zealand‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crashThe crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd. 30 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand‘Significant delays’: Grass fire breaks out beside Auckland’s Southern MotorwayMotorists are advised to pass the scene with extra care this afternoon.29 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandMyanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News UpdateA devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.Watch28 Mar 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeating source likely cause of hot tub fireFirefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.23 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car engulfed in flames in suspicious Auckland fireIntense smoke and flames could be seen coming from the fully-engulfed car.21 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandCar fire in Mt Wellington, AucklandA car on fire was spotted on Waipuna Rd, Mt Wellington. It has since been put out by emergency crews. Video / Kal-El BernardWatch21 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandChurch minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fireThe family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating firePeter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze. 21 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rulesAbout 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.19 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Mar 03:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSix years after NZICC fire, court case loomsThe case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.18 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandAdult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossingThe accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.18 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandOne person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two carsThe major Auckland road remains closed.16 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandCar fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motoristsThe northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nzWatch16 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandWorkplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissalFire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.16 Mar 12:00 AM
