New ZealandSUV gutted by second arson in three daysAn arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
WorldSecond body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed deadAn 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.07 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead in early morning house fire in PoriruaEmergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.02 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
WorldSao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South AmericaExperts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.30 Sep 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apartFirefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.30 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandCastor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safeFirefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.29 Sep 05:14 PM
New ZealandHighway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadsideThe road has now reopened.28 Sep 10:18 PM
Talanoa'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire"She was a happy princess."27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPeople evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi BayA firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.26 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandSmoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fireAbout 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.26 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Sydenham fire updateIncident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.Watch25 Sep 07:58 PM
New ZealandNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challengeNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela GowerWatch25 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
WorldQueensland fire crews battle blaze as residents prepare to leave homesConditions worsen as Queensland bushfire spreads - six crews battle blaze.23 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandEight fire crews battle blaze on Auckland's K RdK Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.20 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New Zealand'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to schoolFirefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandBreanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberateThe house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.19 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandLarge industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenchingFlames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.17 Sep 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
World'I’ve done nothing wrong': Kiwi's cafe deliberately ‘firebombed’ in Aussie attack“I’ve done nothing wrong and all of a sudden it’s up in flames.”13 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency extinguish Auckland Southern Motorway car blazeEmergency services were called to the scene just before 7pm.13 Sep 08:42 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to fire alarm at University of AucklandAn image shows multiple fire trucks outside the university.13 Sep 01:46 AM