New ZealandWashing machine fire escapeA Wairarapa family have become the latest victims of a washing machine notorious for catching fire.08 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMother rescues sleeping baby from fireA new mother who rescued her sleeping baby and then battled a blaze in a bedroom is urging people to install smoke alarms.07 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after P-lab explosionA man has been arrested in relation to a P-lab explosion in Mount Maunganui last month.07 May 12:31 AM
WorldCalifornia wildfire triples in sizeA wildfire tearing through a coastal region in Southern California nearly tripled in size as high temperatures fuelled the flames, but an expected weekend change in the weather will likely give crews manning the fire lines much-needed assistance.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLarge fire threatens houseA large vegetation fire which engulfed 10,000 square metres of scrub, in the central North Island, has been contained by fire services.04 May 05:29 AM
New ZealandBrisk wind fans blaze in Papamoa's sand dunesWitnesses to a fire that spread rapidly through sand dunes in Papamoa are praising the quick actions of firefighters.01 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from burning houseA neighbour has rescued a person from inside a burning house in Taranaki in the early hours of this morning.27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandYoung mum says thanksA young mum who lost everything in a house fire last weekend is overwhelmed at the offers of money, clothing, homeware and food as she rebuilds her shattered life.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan caught near blaze is arrestedPolice charged a man with arson after he was caught by a security guard hired to protect vacant houses from suspicious fires, including one that razed a house.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandLandlord's P-lab shockThe man who lived in a Mt Maunganui home where an alleged P lab exploded this week always seemed like a good tenant, according to his landlord.25 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandP-lab blast shock in 'nice area'Neighbours of the P lab that exploded in a Mount Maunganui home say it is "horrible'' and "disturbing'' to live near such a dangerous place.24 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after P lab explodesResidents are returning to their houses this morning following a suspected P lab explosion that has injured at least one man.23 Apr 07:17 AM
New ZealandCar fire accidentally started by toddlerThe fire that engulfed a car with two young children inside while their mother was shopping was accidentally started by a 3-year-old girl.23 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandGirl saves babies in flat fireA 12-year-old bundled newborn twins and another baby through thick black smoke to safety after a pot sterilising bottles sparked a fire in an upper-storey flat.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlazing truck hits houseNeighbours who alerted a family to a burning truck in their front yard early yesterday say it was only luck the house didn't burn down.13 Apr 05:30 PM
