New ZealandPike entrance fire delays GAG unitDeployment of the "GAG" unit at the Pike River coal mine has been delayed after a fire at the entrance to the mine this morning. Rescuers are trying to extinguish a coal fire so the bodies of 29 trapped men can be recovered.29 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandMine rescuer: 'I don't think people ever get over it'Nightmares about the 12 Queensland miners he could not save have haunted John Brady for more than 20 years.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandRaging fire adds to Pike River agonyFlames were last night shooting from the top of a 108m ventilation shaft at the Pike River coal mine - and only a couple of mountain peaks away a 43-year-old fire from the Strongman mine continues to billow smoke.29 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldShanghai high-rise fire: NZ Herald reader videoWatch Kiwi Karl Loo's video of the shocking 30-story apartment complex fire, two blocks from his home, which left 42 dead.16 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland train lines reopen after fireA trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.04 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandSchool early victim as fireworks season startsFireworks might legally go on sale only today, but already firefighters have been called to a school blaze deliberately caused by them.01 Nov 04:30 PM
