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
New ZealandWoman assaulted, partner found deadThe woman assaulted in an incident in Massey this morning is expected to undergo surgery at Auckland Hospital today.20 Jun 12:11 AM
New ZealandKiwi man saves son from blazeA New Zealand man has been badly burned as he escaped his blazing family home with his 3-year-old son.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree injured as pub goes up in flamesThree people suffered smoke inhalation after a fire at the Muddy Waters Tavern in Mercer overnight.17 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandFire sparked by matresses over heating ventsLives could have been lost in a fire caused by mattresses being placed over under-floor heating vents in a school marae, the fire service says.16 Jun 05:13 AM
EnergySafety warning issued over Weiss heat transfer unitsA safety warning has been issued to homeowners using Weiss heat transfer units over fears they could catch fire. Some models of the 15 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandFire at suspected meth labHazardous materials appliances attended a fire in a block of flats in Te Kauwhata at 7.21am this morning.14 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandGas heater may have caused deadly fireA gas heater is being looked at as the possible cause of a fire in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata, which claimed the life of a 70-year-old man.13 Jun 04:28 AM
