New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warningGusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.17 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandCaution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blazeResidents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain Newmarket blazeThe fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd15 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandBattery disposal sparks Hamilton firesCouncil is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.14 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandFlames spill out of a building's windows in PukekoheFootage shows a fire in a historical building in Pukekohe. Video / Brett NeilWatch14 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandBlaze damages restaurant in historic Pukekohe building, no one injuredThe upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.14 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandThe Terrace in Wellington blocked off after fireIt's believed a power box caught fire.14 Sep 05:06 AM
TalanoaCigarette butt sparks large fire in ApiaA cigarette butt has sparked a large fire causing a lot of damage in Samoa.13 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandWhanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blazeThe house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.12 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandHastings blaze: Woman charged with arson over Flaxmere house fireAn arrest has been made following the fire.12 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidenceThe popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.11 Sep 05:19 AM
TravelPlease come back! Maui urges tourists to return after tragedyFew tourists are coming to the Hawaiian island after last month's wildfires.08 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesCatalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fireAn investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.07 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandVegetation burn-off out of control in CanterburyFive fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.06 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandFires overnight in Auckland, Invercargill - arson suspectedFirefighters were kept busy overnight at both ends of the country.05 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandFlying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfiresBrothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.05 Sep 02:30 AM
World'The battle continues': Greece wildfires abatingThe fire has been burning for 17 days through the Evros region.05 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandAnother Hawke's Bay home destroyed by fireIt was 8.30am on a sunny and fine Saturday morning. Then the house was gone, 'knackered'.03 Sep 02:26 AM
New Zealand'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.02 Sep 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnattended cooking leading cause in Hawke's Bay building fire spikeHawke's Bay had a building fire nearly every day for a month.31 Aug 10:05 PM
Crime'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garageHe was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.31 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeDisruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two yearsThe $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's lost everything': Elderly man lives in toolshed after house burns downThe fire broke out on Friday and stripped Arnold Kalnins of everything he owned.29 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandAvenue Hotel bouncing back after fireWhile it's been “a trying time”, a lot of bookings are coming in for the summer months.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Indigenous techniques saved a community from wildfireNew York Times: Canada looks at how to fight wild fires by making forests more resilient.29 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandCrews battle well-involved fire in WoodlandsFour fire trucks, three tankers and two support vehicles raced to the property.28 Aug 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Burning ball of fire’: Reports of meteors over NZ skiesThe fireballs were reported by residents from Canterbury through to Auckland.28 Aug 06:26 PM
World‘We’ll find you’: Greek minister lashes out at arsonistsGreece’s largest current blaze burns for the eighth day, causing at least 20 deaths.27 Aug 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievementsOPINION: Letters on KKK costumes, financial literacy, Asian culture, and up the Wahs!25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom windowPolice were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.25 Aug 03:09 AM
World'Destruction could have been avoided': Maui County sues electric company over firesHawaiian Electric Co failed to shut off power despite exceptional winds, dry conditions.25 Aug 02:34 AM
World'Hellscape': Survivors of Maui wildfires were surrounded by flames during a desperate escapeMany fleeing locals forced to escape down one paved road in Maui got trapped and died.23 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fireFirefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.23 Aug 11:13 PM
