New ZealandBusy year for Levin Volunteer Fire BrigadeThe brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.16 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
New Zealand‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandCar fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bushA fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.14 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandCanterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefightersFirefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAt least six dead in India hospital fireMore than two dozen others are injured in the blaze.13 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-upsMultiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.12 Dec 04:07 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub firesA media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.Watch12 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandChristchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchairThe blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.11 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire and Emergency NZ boss 'upset' by bullying, racism and sexismTwo independent reviews revealed many do not feel safe to come to work.11 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandOne person has died following a house fire in Hornby, ChristchurchEmergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George HeardWatch11 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandCanterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areasTwo separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.11 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in Christchurch house fireThree roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze. 11 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandShowgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closedA fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.11 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandWellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residentsSeven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to comeOPINION: Fires loom over our summer months as the world warms, climate scientists say.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with policeFire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.09 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandEvacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'09 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fireCamps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.09 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fireFirefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie OliverWatch08 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
New ZealandTwo large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in CanterburyFire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.08 Dec 10:38 AM
New ZealandNorthland and other regions at high risk for wildfiresHigh fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.08 Dec 01:55 AM
WorldTrump and Macron lead VIPs at Notre Dame's grand reopeningFrom ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.07 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury fire expected to be contained SaturdayThe fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under controlThe fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.06 Dec 03:45 AM
World'Zero tolerance': Aussie PM condemns masked arsonists after fire engulfs Melbourne synagogueMelbourne synagogue gutted by fire; police hunt masked arsonists.06 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash firePeter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnightCrews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island. 05 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandHelicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper HuttMore than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.04 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandHelicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in TaurangaA helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya BatesonWatch04 Dec 02:54 AM
