New ZealandDunedin police seeking information on car firesA car burnt out in Dunedin is added to a police investigation, into a recent string of car fires.27 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandFlat fire in ChristchurchFire safety officers investigating the cause of a large fire in a two-storey block of flats in Christchurch this morning.26 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandManawatu blaze death 'real tragedy'Fire chief calls today's death "real tragedy" but dismayed at lack of smoke alarms.24 Jul 05:35 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire in central ChristchurchAnother suspicious blaze has broken out in an abandoned apartment block in central Christchurch.21 Jul 05:45 PM
New ZealandFire damages homes in upper North IslandTwo homes North Island homes damaged in overnight fires.20 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandTeen taken to hospital with burnsA teenager has been taken to hospital after suffering burns while trying to start a fire using petrol.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Hamilton house fireFirefighters are battling a house fire in Hamilton after they were called to the property.20 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandFamily flee after pot catches fireUnwatched pot bursts into flames but family safe after smoke alarm warning.18 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandBurnt boy: 'He's a tough little fella'Hamiora Reihana is in a critical condition in hospital after the T-shirt he was wearing caught fire and he suffered burns to about 30 per cent of his body.18 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house fireFirefighters are battling a "well-involved" house fire near Ngaruawahia.18 Jul 02:14 AM
New ZealandFire engulfs derelict houseEmergency crews are at a large house fire in Castor Bay in Auckland, tonight.17 Jul 08:13 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised after car catches fireTwo people are in hospital after their car crashed over a bank and burst into flames in Coromandel this morning. Police said the 15 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandChristchurch building blaze investigatedAn investigation starts at first light into the cause of a massive blaze in a derelict Christchurch building.14 Jul 05:42 PM
New ZealandBuilding ablaze in central ChristchurchFire crews are attending a large fire in central Christchurch early this evening.14 Jul 05:26 AM
WorldPrecision flying helps snuff out wildfireGet nervous flying? Then perhaps you should not look when this precision DC-10 pilot drops fire retardant on a California wildfire.12 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandFamily flee house as it goes up in flamesSmoke alarms have saved a Wainuiomata family from a house fire.11 Jul 09:42 PM
New ZealandFlights boarding again after evacuationA rogue baggage trolley set off sprinklers and triggered fire alarms at Wellington Airport this evening.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandApology over washing machine fireSamsung says it has apologised to an Otaki mother who lost a load of baby clothes after her recalled washing machine burst into flames.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeenager suffers severe burns in fireA Housing NZ house has been destroyed by fire and a young woman taken to hospital suffering burns.07 Jul 07:24 AM
New ZealandHouse fire: Garage 'exploded across road'A person suffered moderate injuries in a large fire in East Auckland this afternoon.07 Jul 02:09 AM
CrimeArson attempt leads to prison sentence"Did the logs go up?" asked Sheree Paul when police questioned her about an attempt to set her neighbour's fence on fire. Paul was 06 Jul 01:33 AM
WorldMan's foot blown off after explosionA 19-year-old man suffered a serious injury to his left foot in Central Park as he stepped on something that caused an explosion.03 Jul 09:05 PM
New Zealand'It's all wrecked now. There's nothing left'Semi Tonga says his home has been gutted by the fire but he's just thankful no one was hurt because almost everyone was out at church.03 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic footage of car on fire in DunedinFootage of fire fighters battling a car fire overnight in Dunedin has emerged. Video source: Southern StringersWatch02 Jul 09:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic footage of car fireFootage of fire fighters battling a car fire overnight in Dunedin has emerged.02 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Turangi house blazeFirefighters are at the scene of a significant house fire in Turangi which they have been battling since 3.50pm today.02 Jul 05:46 AM
New ZealandFamily lucky to escape house fire in WestportEleven-year-old Elli McLaughlan says smoke alarms save lives after a fire started by an electric blanket on her bed gutted her family's home in Westport yesterday.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Westport house fireFire crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Westport early this morning.29 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandFire damages Lower Hutt homeEmergency services were called to a "well involved" fire in a two-storey Penrose Street house at about 1pm today.27 Jun 04:46 AM
New ZealandMother, two children escape house fireA mother and her two children escaped injury in a house fire in Mosgiel last night by getting out quickly, Mosgiel fire station officer Steve Turnbull said.26 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into Mt Wellington blazeAn investigation is under way on a serious house blaze in the Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington this morning.24 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldCalifornia wildfire roars through bushTwo bodies were found near Lake Isabella as a deadly wildfire roared through dry brush and trees in the mountains of central California.24 Jun 07:50 PM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Nelson funeral homeA garage housing hearses at a Nelson funeral home has been extensively damaged in a suspicious blaze overnight.21 Jun 05:50 PM
