New ZealandFenz reports 54 per cent spike in winter fires: Steps to stay safeChecks are urged for chimneys and electric blankets.08 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandLog hauler fire being investigatedThe log hauler fire was fully involved when crews arrived.30 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fires Tūrangi house, Canterbury bus overnightFirefighters are still dampening down hotspots at the Tūrangi blaze.29 Apr 05:46 PM
New Zealand‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s BayFirefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.28 Apr 04:31 AM
ConstructionCity Gardens Apartments no longer deemed a dangerous building'Good outcome' as no owners forced to leave the tower, after being on notice last week.26 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandSeveral Havelock North fires suspicious, two youths arrestedPolice are investigating other suspicious scrub fires in the area and considering charges.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of controlHelicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.25 Apr 05:42 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Levin kitchen fireEmergency services were called to a kitchen fire in Puriri Pl on Sunday evening.21 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandMan who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway buildingDaniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.19 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cutsThe MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.19 Apr 12:23 AM
ConstructionCity Gardens Apartments: Ministry now investigating, barrister says 'don't leave''MBIE has yet to decide whether a determination will be made' - spokeswoman.18 Apr 09:30 PM
ConstructionLawyer for body corp of Auckland tower facing eviction applies for suspension: ‘The building is safe’Residents in the building at 76 Albert St were threatened with having to leave by Monday.18 Apr 06:57 AM
New ZealandHouse catches fire in Papanui, ChristchurchThe house was "totally involved" in fire when firefighters arrived.17 Apr 05:49 PM
New ZealandFamily picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand11 injured following apartment block fire on Auckland's North ShoreFive people were transported to hospital following the blaze.14 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testingThermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.12 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dogCoroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.12 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closedFenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.10 Apr 07:51 PM
WorldFire in large Hong Kong residential building kills at least fiveThe fire started at a gym on the first floor, local media report.10 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Whitianga house fireThe man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.10 Apr 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Socialising at all hours': Parnell businesses, residents complain over lodges"It seems that the rights of residents and neighbouring businesses have no leverage."09 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandFlames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fireFire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.09 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandParnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 yearsThe pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Unfit dive': Parnell lodge was last resort for homeless residentBenjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.07 Apr 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in WhitiangaWhen crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.07 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at sceneA witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.07 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large fire in Auckland suburb of ParnellA large fire was spotted in the Auckland suburb of Parnell on Sunday evening.Watch07 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandNo arrests after armed police at large Auckland house fire, gang members on sceneImages of the blaze showed thick plumes of smoke filling the air.04 Apr 08:07 PM
VideoFocus: Large house fire in MasseyA large house fire has sent plumes of smoke across West Auckland overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandFire at National SteelSmoke from a fire can be seen emerging from National Steel in Manukau. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Apr 01:46 AM
WorldIstanbul nightclub fire kills at least 29 peopleFire traps workers and employees inside nightclub closed for renovations.02 Apr 08:36 PM
