New ZealandFire crew pelted by partygoers in AlexandraThe actions of a few partygoers who threw cans of beer and some rubble at volunteer firefighters called to douse a bonfire at an Alexandra party have disappointed police and the fire brigade.26 May 08:49 PM
New ZealandWorld Bar fire 'prime example of what can go wrong'If the devastating World Bar fire in Queenstown on Friday afternoon had happened late at night it might have been difficult to get people out, southern region fire safety officer Stuart Ide said.26 May 08:03 PM
New ZealandDesperate bid to douse fatal fireA neighbour with a garden hose was unable to douse a garage fire early this morning which killed a man.24 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Queenstown blazeFire crews were this evening battling a fire in a four-storey building in Queenstown's main tourist strip.24 May 06:41 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at Auckland warehouseEmergency services were called to a suspicious fire at the Fuji Film warehouse in Auckland early today.21 May 07:17 PM
New ZealandHeatlamp blaze destroys bathroomTwo boys home alone raised the alarm when a large fire broke out in the bathroom of their Papamoa house.21 May 04:52 AM
New ZealandWoman, cat escape fierce house blazeIt took less than five minutes for a fire to engulf most of a house in Beach Haven yesterday.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatal fire blamed on fry-upRotorua resident Bulla Grace had been drinking alcohol when he decided to put a pan of oil on the stove, causing a fatal fire, the Rotorua Coroner has been told.20 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandPasserby's desperate fire-rescue bidA neighbour choked on thick black smoke as she frantically tried to rescue a sleeping resident from a house fire near Ohakune early yesterday.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in Ohakune house fireOne person has died following a house fire in Rangataua near Ohakune early this morning.18 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandInformation sought on Wainoni firesChristchurch police are seeking information on a series of fires in the Wainoni area early this morning.17 May 08:30 AM
New ZealandOil heater explodes in Gisborne houseA family at a Gisborne house got a nasty fright when a column oil heater exploded, showering sparks and hot oil, and sending clouds of smoke through their home.16 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandTrapped dogs 'scream' as house burnsScreams coming from Wairarapa home as fire tore through it turned out to be two dogs trapped in the blaze.16 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandLabour pains help save family from fireA Mount Maunganui woman's labour pains helped save her and her young family when they woke to find their house on fire.14 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandFire tragedy 'too devastating'The farm worker who died in a house fire near Taihape on Saturday night had just got engaged.14 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo hospitalised after Hamilton fireA Hamilton house was under police guard this morning after a fire that injured two people, one seriously.13 May 07:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland campus fire sparks panicAn overheated cafeteria deep fryer is believed to have started a fire that forced the University of Auckland's Epsom campus to close yesterday.13 May 09:25 AM
New ZealandFire at University of Auckland's Epsom campusA fire broke out in the cafeteria at the University of Auckland's Epsom campus this morning causing panic among students.13 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandFire services dampen down Timaru Port blazeFire crews are continuing to dampen down a large fire at the Timaru Port. The blaze started around 4pm yesterday at the Sanford Limited's cold store.12 May 07:34 PM
New ZealandBody recovered from fatal house fireThe body of a man killed in a house fire near Taihape overnight was recovered from the scene this afternoon.12 May 03:07 AM
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
