WorldNSW bushfires: NZ still on standbyNew Zealand firefighters are still on standby and waiting to see if under-fire Australian colleagues need their help in battling the raging New South Wales bushfires.22 Oct 04:37 AM
WorldAttempts to link out-of-control firesFirefighters are working to link two out-of-control fires burning in the NSW Blue Mountains in an effort to starve them of fuel and prevent a "mega-fire" forming.21 Oct 10:29 PM
WorldFire and climate change: Don't expect a smooth rideWith fires still burning across New South Wales, it's time to have a look at the role climate change might have played. Are the conditions we're seeing natural variation, or part of a long term trend?21 Oct 09:39 PM
WorldThree top-level alerts as megafire threatensThe unique landscape that made disaster inevitable could now help create a megafire engulfing vast areas to the west of Sydney and threatening the outskirts of Australia's biggest city.21 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSocial media carries story of crisis to the worldAs firefighters and ordinary residents toil at the black-red coalface of NSW's bushfire crisis, their story of heroism and anguish is being told to the world.21 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldKiwi firefighters likely to help - PMNew Zealand is likely to send specialist fire fighting personnel soon to help battle the New South Wales bushfires, Prime Minister John Key says.21 Oct 04:10 AM
WorldNSW bushfires - updatedFirefighters battle bushfires in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, NSW in Australia. 21 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldSydney fires caused by people and natureEven without the official tally it looks like the fires that started yesterday in Blue Mountains will be the most costly in terms of property since 1968. But how have they come about?20 Oct 07:28 PM
WorldState of emergency as huge fires rageFirefighters continue to wage a relentless battle against massive fires that threaten to engulf the entire Blue Mountains region west of Sydney as temperatures rise again into the 30s.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldResidents ready to fleePets, spare clothes, photo albums, computer equipment and important documents.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldFirefighters battle on in NSWThousands of firefighters, some drafted in from other states, will continue attacking massive fronts in New South Wales in a battle that is likely to last for weeks.19 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldArson probe as NSW fires rageResidents of a heritage seaside town devastated by fire on the NSW central coast have described the scene as "apocalyptic".18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSix trucks at scene of Auckland blazeThe Fire Service is at the scene of big house fire on the corner of Mahia Road and Great South Road in Auckland.11 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandFarmers warned to check for nests to avoid firesFederated Farmers has warned farmers to check their machinery for starling nests to avoid tractor fires this summer.08 Oct 10:54 PM
New ZealandStrong winds hit AucklandStrong winds have caused significant but localised damage on Auckland's North Shore this evening.08 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandFatal arson 'unpredictable'There was no way for the caregivers of a teen to have known her behaviour would escalate to setting fire to her ex-boyfriend's house, killing his mother, a Coroner has ruled.08 Oct 03:21 AM
New ZealandWanted woman starts firePolice attempting to arrest a woman near Levin ended up trying to rescue her after she allegedly started a fire in her own home.08 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandInvestigators return to Chch house fire scene todayFire investigators are returning to the scene of a house fire in Christchurch today.07 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandDog saves family from suspicious fireA barking dog saved a family from serious injury after a suspicious blaze tore through a Lower Hutt house this morning.05 Oct 01:40 AM
New ZealandFire badly damages Blenheim food warehouseA Blenheim food warehouse has been badly damaged in a fire overnight.04 Oct 06:54 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson: Mystery hospital deathA German forensics expert has been asked to help police solve the mysterious death of a woman while being treated in hospital for burns she suffered in a suspected arson.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire drama in ChristchurchFour houses have been engulfed and destroyed and people are being evacuated as a large fire burns out of control south of Christchurch on Thursday, 10 January 2013. 01 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandElderly firebug jailed for seven yearsAn elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years today after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson.30 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandYoung NZer dies in Aussie house fireA popular young Aucklander has died in a house fire at his Australian home, leaving his close-knit family devastated.28 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandLightning may have caused small fire at Wellington ZooA small fire in the roof of Wellington Zoo's cafe may have been caused by a lightning strike.25 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandHouse 'unliveable' after fire in HamiltonA woman and her young nephew had a lucky escape after their home caught fire, causing severe damage to almost half the house.24 Sep 03:22 AM
