New ZealandYoung Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fireJake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injuredA helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.01 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandFight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybaraLuna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.31 Dec 09:13 PM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmates in NZ's toughest prison start three fires over the weekendCorrections say there is 'no information' to suggest the fires were co-ordinated.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy lithium battery fires are on the rise and how to stay safeWarning to be aware of products with lithium batteries purchased over holiday period.29 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
WorldAustralian bushfire now ‘size of Singapore’ as homes abandonedMore residents have been told it is too late for them to flee.26 Dec 11:53 PM
New Zealand‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA buildingThe blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm. 26 Dec 06:10 PM
WorldAustralian bushfire forces evacuations as 600 firefighters battle blazeVictoria's Grampians National Park is 240km west of Melbourne.26 Dec 08:29 AM
WorldMillions on high alert as Australia bushfires growExtreme Boxing Day weather conditions raise fire danger across several Australian states.26 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandPolice examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier firePolice were called to the scene at 1.45am.25 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate van robbery on SH10 near KerikeriA man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight23 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandFireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire riskNapier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.22 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by policeAndrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.20 Dec 12:01 AM
WorldHanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected'The police suspect that the cafe was (deliberately) burned down.'19 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blazeFirefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.18 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village residentCordons are in place around the damaged cabin.17 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandPolice call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beachThe fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk. 17 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandVictim of Christchurch house fire namedThe woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze. 17 Dec 12:43 AM
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
