New ZealandTwo large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in CanterburyFire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.08 Dec 10:38 AM
New ZealandNorthland and other regions at high risk for wildfiresHigh fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.08 Dec 01:55 AM
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New ZealandLarge Canterbury fire expected to be contained SaturdayThe fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under controlThe fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.06 Dec 03:45 AM
World'Zero tolerance': Aussie PM condemns masked arsonists after fire engulfs Melbourne synagogueMelbourne synagogue gutted by fire; police hunt masked arsonists.06 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash firePeter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnightCrews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island. 05 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandHelicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper HuttMore than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.04 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandHelicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in TaurangaA helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya BatesonWatch04 Dec 02:54 AM
New Zealand15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay homeFire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.03 Dec 06:52 AM
New ZealandOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTemu launches investigation after charger sparks Auckland fire: 'deeply concerned'The blaze caused significant damage to the top floor of the family's house.01 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandWebsite warning: Cheap Temu charger sparks Auckland house fireA cheap phone charger bought online resulted in a fire which tore through a family home.01 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandHastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidanceThe call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar burnt home had nobody living in it, police confirmThe house was recently sold for $1.1 million.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Smoke billows across Wellington as emergency services scramble to house fireFive crews are still on site working to fully extinguish the fire.26 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s BayForecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.26 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead after grass fire in Far North townshipPolice said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.25 Nov 05:51 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."21 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: Derelict house burns again - arson inquiry under wayA derelict house in Kaiti has burned again after fire damaged it four years ago.20 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandHistoric railway station building bounces back from arson attackThe station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos show dramatic blaze spreading up Māngere Mountain overnightFenz had 28 firefighters working to tame the 'rapidly spreading' fire.20 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire rages in Te PunaResidents are being evacuated from homes at risk from a scrub fire near Te Puna in Western Bay of Plenty.Video / Chelsea NormanWatch20 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandHomeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fireFire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFaulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fireThe Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.19 Nov 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We're devastated': Sheds, caravan destroyed, house severely damaged by fireWind-fanned flames destroyed two sheds, a caravan and badly damaged a house.17 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandHelicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fireSmoke was billowing from a hillside bushfire near Mohaka about 4.50pm on Thursday.15 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandPeople seen running from suspicious fire in vacant Hastings housePolice would like to hear from any Lowe St residents who may have CCTV footage.13 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandFlame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's bestDurie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centreEight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.13 Nov 10:33 AM
