New ZealandDeadly blaze melted fire fighter's helmetA fire allegedly started by a Gisborne man accused of burning his partner to death was so hot it melted a fire fighter's helmet, the High Court at Gisborne has been told.30 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously injured in Auckland fireA woman has been seriously injured in a fire in east Auckland.27 Jul 06:31 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze at animal feed storeFive fire appliances are battling a large blaze at an animal feed store in an industrial park in west Ashburton this morning.27 Jul 04:36 AM
New ZealandKindy destroyed in Paeroa fireA kindergarten has been destroyed in a suspicious fire in Paeroa overnight.20 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandBlaze leaves home 'un-liveable'A Wellington home has been left "un-liveable" following a fire overnight.16 Jul 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Kids are going to die down there'Lives were put at risk from couch fires lit too close to houses in Dunedin's student quarter, Dunedin police and the Fire Service have warned.13 Jul 07:53 PM
New ZealandA 'drug trading company'An explosive fire in West Auckland led to downfall of an alleged criminal enterprise living the “high life” on the profits of the illicit drug trade.09 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandBaby born in back of car during stormA Thames mother gave birth in the back of a car this morning as she was driven across farmland to avoid a fallen tree and powerlines blocking the road to hospital.09 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandChildren safe after one starts fireTwo children were pulled from a burning car by their mother, who had left them alone in the vehicle while she went to the bank.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids rescued from burning carA passerby has rescued two children from a car fire that started from a cigarette lighter.07 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandHero cops 'absolutely amazing'An elderly woman says she is lucky to be alive after two police officers rescued her from her burning Tauranga home.07 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandCop who saved woman from fire namedThe identity of a police officer who saved an elderly woman from a burning Tauranga house last night has been revealed.06 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandWoman saved from house fireThe life of an elderly woman has been saved tonight by a police officer who crawled through a smoke-filled Tauranga house.06 Jul 08:27 AM
New ZealandExplosion in shed causes fire near WhangareiA boiler explosion in a shed near Whangarei has set a large shed on fire.04 Jul 08:48 AM
New ZealandBig blaze guts Auckland plantA fire that broke out at an Otara bitumen plant earlier today is now out, but fire crews are still keeping watch on hot spots.04 Jul 02:44 AM
New ZealandHouse fire deaths at record lowThe number of deaths in avoidable residential house fires is the lowest on record, but that should not result in complacency, the fire service says.30 Jun 07:43 PM
New ZealandThree people hospitalised following fireThree people have been taken to hospital with smoke inhalation injuries and possible burns after a large fire at a house.27 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandLandlord sentenced over gas fire deathA landlord who illegally installed a gas cooker resulting in a fire that killed a 19-year-old woman has today been sentenced to six months home detention.25 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandPassing cousin saves injured man from burning flatA man was dragged from his burning council flat by his cousin, who happened to see smoke coming from the area as he went out for a takeaway.23 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandFire damages Mt Eden unitA fire has severely damaged a unit in Auckland's Mt Eden.22 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Clutha house fireA 48-year-old man who lost his life following a fire in the Clutha district last night has been named.22 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandFirebugs target AucklandFirebugs struck in Auckland last night, damaging a South Auckland school, four cars and a garage.21 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in MangereFire appliances have rushed to a house fire in Mangere.21 Jun 01:14 AM
