New ZealandWatch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershopNot the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.06 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandArsonists set themselves on fireTwo arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cutsWatch06 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandSchizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unitHoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.06 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into cause of house fire'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'06 Aug 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Rent will continue' - Du Val to worried apartment landlordAround 500 people live in the high-rise.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandRestaurant fire at new site weeks after reopeningThe cause is understood to be similar to the fire that destroyed the restaurant last year.05 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandPukekohe cafe blaze: Eleven fire trucks at sceneEmergency services were alerted to the fire just after midnight.05 Aug 06:04 PM
WorldCalifornia wildfire now fourth-largest in state historyBlazes from the Park Fire have destroyed an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.04 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandFire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
New Zealand'That was a pretty spectacular sight'Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘Someone was clearly mad at them’: Molotov cocktails allegedly lobbed into barber shopFire investigators were on the scene this morning.31 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire breaks out at barber shop in Royal OakFire investigators are at Bentley's Barbers on Manukau Rd following the blaze.30 Jul 05:57 PM
New ZealandEx-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couchMultiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.29 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fireThe two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.29 Jul 03:15 AM
New Zealand'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa homeA house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.28 Jul 08:08 PM
WorldHuge wildfire caused by burning car rips through CaliforniaOver 1600 firefighters combat California's largest fire this year.27 Jul 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFirst look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotelLocals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell sonThe mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Construction'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costsCouncil boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.19 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'16 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandFire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspiciousEmergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.16 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.11 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandManurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flatsEmergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.10 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Southland house fire caused by heater, no smoke alarmsThe house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.08 Jul 04:42 AM
