New Zealand20 die in 'avoidable' firesTwenty people were killed in avoidable house fires in the past 12 months and in most cases, there was no working smoke alarm, the Fire Service says.30 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandDramatic blaze sparks investigationAuthorities are investigating a house fire which occurred on Auckland's North Shore last night.29 Jun 09:57 PM
New Zealand'We had to do something'The sight of a young couple trapped in a burning car with a power line draped over it, calling their children to say goodbye, spurred two firefighters into action.28 Jun 07:06 AM
New ZealandChemical fire at Horowhenua schoolTwo Horowhenua College students have been rushed to Palmerston North hospital today after a chemical fire at the school.27 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandFire at Christchurch Hospital sparked by workersA fire at Christchurch Hospital this morning was sparked by workers using a grinder.27 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandChch house fire destroys most of residents' possessionsThe residents of a Christchurch home lost most of their possessions in one of three fires in the South Island since last night.26 Jun 07:50 PM
New ZealandBoy's quick actions save sister from fireOamaru boy Aljay Rankin, 10, is being praised for his clear thinking and quick action in saving his sister and home from a potentially disastrous fire.26 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandLPG cylinders fuel massive house fireLPG cylinders helped fuel a massive house blaze in West Auckland that took firefighters hours to bring under control.25 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett has close call in house fireFaced with a quickly escalating fire at her home, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett grabbed what she thought were her dearest personal items - her Cabinet papers.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoha fire: Nursery owners found guiltyThe father of 2-year-old New Zealand triplets who died in a Qatar mall fire just over a year ago has expressed his relief at guilty verdicts in the case.20 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandCeiling caves in on firemanA firefighter became trapped in a fatal house fire when a ceiling collapsed on top of him, pinning him to the floor.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne person killed in Hamilton house firePolice are working to identify a person found dead after a house fire in Hamilton today.18 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandMother fights for justiceA mother's fight for justice over the death of her autistic son will go to the Health and Disability Commissioner.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandChild's play almost tragedyA North Shore mother suffered smoke inhalation and burns yesterday as she rescued her two toddlers who had set fire to one of their beds with a lighter.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire engulfs block of flats in WellingtonA fire which engulfed a block of flats north of Wellington early this morning is being treated as suspicious.12 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandElectric blanket sparks Canterbury house fireA smouldering electric blanket filled a bedroom with smoke before it burst into flames at a Canterbury house yesterday.11 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandFire sequel stuns mumsA caregiver will not be charged over the death of an autistic man who died in a locked house while the caregiver was out picking up a takeaway meal.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandEmotional farewell for fire victimHundreds of people have farewelled a 14-year-old girl killed in a fire at a Rotorua factory after a party.07 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFatal fire not started by molotov cocktailPolice say there is no evidence a molotov cocktail started a fire in Rotorua which killed a 14-year-old girl.04 Jun 06:50 AM
New ZealandTeen fire victim had 'a bright future'A Rotorua teenager who died in a fire at the weekend has been described as a bubbly girl who had a bright future.04 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan rushing to fire saved by tackleA survivor of a fire that gutted a Rotorua warehouse, killing teenage girl Mihinui Tamiana, tried to run back into the inferno to save her.03 Jun 05:30 PM
