World50km fire burning out of controlChanging winds add to firefighters' difficulties north of Melbourne.11 Feb 04:30 PM
World'Bush blindness' endangers livesTales of bravery emerging from Australia's worst bushfires since Black Saturday also highlighted a lack of public appreciation of the dangers.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldFire crews flat out despite cool shift in weatherDespite cooler weather and huge defence by more than 6000 firefighters, Victoria was still struggling to bring huge fronts under control as darkness fell last night.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSecurity, clean-ups cost millionsTaxpayers have spent nearly $30 million targeting vandalism at schools in the past two years, while thieves have made off with items such as plastic guttering and wooden seats.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHouses 'explode' in bushfireHomes "exploded" as a massive grassfire that started on Melbourne's northern fringe burned through regional areas, residents say.10 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandTwo people rescued from fire in Wellington night shelterTwo people were rescued from a fire in a Wellington night shelter last night. The blaze broke out in an upstairs room of the Taranaki St property around 9.15pm.09 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldAussies flee worst fires since 2009Australia was burning again last night, with homes lost and flames licking at the outskirts of Melbourne as much of South Australia.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire rips through house after weddingFire ripped through a south Auckland house where hundreds of guests were gathering after a wedding this afternoon.07 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling out of control scrub fire near KaiparaA second helicopter equipped with a monsoon bucket has been scrambled to help fire fighters tackle a spreading scrub fire near Kaipara.07 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandPerson dragged from Chch car crashBrave motorists freed a driver after his car rolled and burst into flames on State Highway 1 south of Christchurch this morning.03 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in St Johns warehouseFire fighters are currently battling a large fire which has engulfed a warehouse in St Johns, Auckland.03 Feb 10:35 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire burns near Tane MahutaA suspicious fire is burning about 10km south of the country's largest Kauri, Tane Mahuta.02 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandFire crews called in to help VictoriaWhen Australia burns, Northland firefighters are often called across the ditch to help douse the fires.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo drivers cut out of cars after head-on collisionTwo drivers have been cut out of their respective vehicles with the jaws of life following a head-on crash near Taupo this morning.30 Jan 08:50 PM
WorldKiwi firefighters off to help Australian colleaguesWeary Australian firefighters will soon be able to take a break as help makes its way across the Tasman.29 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandExplosions at suspected meth lab seriously injures two peopleTwo people have been seriously burnt in several explosions and a fire at a rural property near Whangarei.29 Jan 06:42 PM
New ZealandMan in induced coma after 'huge fireball'The gas bottle explosion that rocked central Invercargill yesterday, seriously injuring the man transporting it in his ute, is extremely rare and will take some investigating to find out why it blew up, fire experts say.28 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice: Death of person in Flat Bush not suspiciousThe death of a person in the south Auckland suburb of Flat Bush yesterday is not suspicious, police say.28 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating death in South AucklandThe death of a person in south Auckland yesterday is being investigated by police.27 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandFive rescued from burning boatA boat which caught fire off Waiheke Island this morning has been towed back to Auckland.27 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in gas bottle explosionInvestigators are picking through shards of glass and twisted metal to work out why a gas bottle exploded in Invercargill today, injuring two people27 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandMan dies in suspicious sleepout fireA male has died in a suspicious fire at a Northern Canterbury sleepout today, police say.25 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in Marlborough SoundsA remote house in the Marlborough Sounds burned to the ground this morning after a fire sparked by a brazier.25 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton fire guts industrial buildingA fire in Ashburton gutted a local industrial building early this morning.24 Jan 08:18 PM
New ZealandFour fire engines at scene of Gisborne blazeFire crews in Gisborne are working to put out a blaze in an apartment building.23 Jan 06:37 PM
