New ZealandArmy cleared of misconduct after fireThe NZ army has been cleared of any misconduct by a court of inquiry after a hot fragment from a grenade sparked a blaze during training at the West Melton Rifle Range.04 Apr 06:13 AM
WorldRangoon school blaze claims 13 livesThirteen people, including children, have been killed after a fire broke out in a Muslim school in Rangoon because of a suspected electrical fault, police in Burma's main city say.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandChoppers, crews battle Wairarapa fireSix helicopters with monsoon buckets and seven ground firecrews battled a rapidly moving pine forest fire on Pahaoa Rd, east of Martinborough, yesterday that had engulfed 30 hectares by midday and was still burning.01 Apr 11:21 PM
New ZealandBurn victim may have put petrol on backyard fireA 50-year-old Warkworth man suffered burns to much of his body after a backyard fire exploded.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandInfant falls into fireA one-year-old boy is in intensive care and due to have surgery for serious burns after falling into a fire.29 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fire may have been deliberately litA fire in an empty house in Christchurch overnight is believed to have been deliberately lit.27 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandStudents blame police after firesDrunk university students who set couches alight after being turfed out of parties are blaming police for inflaming tensions.25 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandMan may have been saved twiceIt appears the 54-year-old man saved from his burning Dunedin flat on Monday night may have been rescued twice, by different people.20 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle boat blaze at Auckland marinaFirefighters were this morning fighting a boat on fire at an Auckland marina.19 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandJudge: Desire for vengeance led to arsonAnger and a desire for vengeance, combined with alcohol, probably led a Mosgiel man to light fires causing $100,000 damage to his former partner's home, a judge says.19 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandFire hero hailed for saving neighbourA Dunedin woman is being hailed as a hero after running into a burning City Council flat to pull a 54-year-old man to safety.18 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandScout hall damaged in arson attackA "mindless" arson attack on a Scout hall in Wellington could have jeopardised children's Easter camping plans, the local Scout leader says.17 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandArson latest attack on kidsThe head teacher at a Northland kindergarten has made a plea to the community to help catch the culprits who are destroying their playground with vandalism that now includes an arson attack.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling scrub fire in rural WaikatoFirefighters are battling a scrub fire in a remote part of rural Waikato this morning.09 Mar 08:48 PM
New ZealandFire, evacuation at Albany mallTwo 14-year-old girls are being spoken to by police after a scrub fire which forced the evacuation of a shopping mall on Auckland's North Shore.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Wanganui AirportThe fire was covering at least 1 hectare of tussock grass between the ocean and the airport. It was windy and the fire spreading fast, a Fire Service spokesman said.08 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandNelson vehicle testing stations damaged in fireA fire has significantly damaged two vehicle testing stations in a Nelson commercial building.08 Mar 06:46 PM
