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
New ZealandBoys blamed for fatal fireA friend of a teen killed in a Rotorua fire claims the blaze was caused by a Molotov cocktail thrown into the building as partygoers slept.03 Jun 06:51 AM
New ZealandTeens face fire questionsTeenagers hospitalised by the factory fire that killed 14-year-old Mihinui Tamiana will be interviewed by police investigating how the blaze started.03 Jun 12:22 AM
