New ZealandNapier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fenceThe Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.22 Aug 08:14 PM
World'Like a bomb exploded': Deadly heatwave, wildfires claim more victimsEighteen bodies discovered in region close to the Turkish border as blazes sweep through.22 Aug 07:50 PM
New Zealand71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighterFirefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire in rubbish truck cause by vape; locals help put out flames with hoseDaniel Smith was still in his dressing gown as he fought the flames.22 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandTwo-storey Auckland building fire extinguished, crews dampening down hot spotsThe blaze broke out in an industrial area.21 Aug 09:46 PM
WorldJoe Biden heads to Maui to meet wildfire survivors and emergency workersBidens will view damage from the air and the ground and then meet with those hit by fires.21 Aug 07:25 PM
New ZealandHome of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attackKaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroomFire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.21 Aug 05:23 AM
WorldOdds of finding missing loved ones falling after Maui wildfires“Of course I’m hoping to find them alive ... what else can I do?”21 Aug 12:52 AM
Markets with MadisonFletcher Building CEO’s Convention Centre frustrationCEO says the costly Convention Centre project is officially unprofitable.20 Aug 10:06 PM
New Zealand'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran rememberedMark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat controlNews snippets from Northland and the surrounds.20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldThousands flee growing wildfire near Canadian city19,000 fled the city to avoid the fire, which started from lightning a month ago.19 Aug 05:33 AM
WorldMaui fire survivors confronting huge mental health hurdlesFormer Lahaina residents struggling with anxiety and post-traumatic stress.17 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandWildfires too painful to see unfold, says Northland-based HawaiianDeath toll from Hawaii fires top 10017 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fireThe 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.16 Aug 06:00 AM
World'Haunting': Maui death toll reaches 101, first list of names expectedAuthorities have gone through about 32 per cent of the search area.16 Aug 03:02 AM
World'No sirens, no alerts': Emergency measures slammed in Maui in wake of wildfiresMaui County officials failed to activate sirens that could warn people of the danger.16 Aug 12:10 AM
ConstructionFletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost risesNZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.15 Aug 08:58 PM
World'Buzz, buzz and the fire was blazing': Downed powerlines may have caused deadly wildfireDowned power lines apparently sparked some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires.15 Aug 08:58 PM
WorldHawaii works to identify 99 killed in wildfiresCrews using cadaver dogs have scoured about a quarter of the razed town.15 Aug 07:21 PM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
EntertainmentCelebs slammed for 'out of touch' posts amid Maui wildfiresStevie Nicks, Paris Hilton and Nicole Scherzinger have been called out.15 Aug 03:23 AM
New ZealandFurious blaze destroys vacant Napier lodgeIn minutes, 40 metres of century-old Marine Parade frontage was ablaze.15 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandSix fire crews fight blaze at The Baker Man in Coopers BeachThe Baker Man in Coopers Beach gutted by fire15 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandCommercial building fire in Gate PāFire crews were called shortly before midday.15 Aug 12:23 AM
World'Driving into a death trap': Maui residents had moments to make life-or-death choicesThe worst-affected area, Lahaina, resembles a war zone.14 Aug 09:17 PM
WorldThe top five most deadly fires in US historyWildfires on Maui have killed 96 people. But this isn't the worst US fire in history.14 Aug 09:07 PM
WorldMaui wildfires: Some of the lives lost in Lahaina'The magnitude of our grief is indescribable'.14 Aug 08:37 PM
WorldHawaii wildfires toll expected to rise by up to 20 a dayTen to 20 more dead may be found each day as crews go street to street.14 Aug 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian infernoOPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Travel'Heartbreaking': Tourists urged to avoid MauiAbout 46,000 people have flown out of Maui since the devastation at Lahaina.14 Aug 12:59 AM
WorldMaui wildfire toll hits 93: 'None of us know the size of it'Search area barely scratched after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.13 Aug 07:45 PM