New ZealandNZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfiresWorld-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy engulfed in flamesBayview dairy shop on Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay engulfed in flames last night. Source / Sam TehWatch05 Jan 12:07 AM
New Zealand‘It’s all gone’: Whangaparāoa dairy burnt down after catching fire overnightNeighbours describe smell of smoke and burnt charcoal-like building structure today.04 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandNYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range RoverLocals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks02 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighters race to save farmhouse, douse hedge fire in SouthlandFire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire01 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandUS billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fireAngry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.31 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandChch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards cityFire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.29 Dec 07:20 PM
WorldFire at hotel casino on Cambodia border kills at least 10, injured 30Neighbouring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border region.29 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandFire under control after threatening homes in Far NorthFirefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.29 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boat on fire on Lake TaupōThe medium size boat was fully engulfed on Lake Taupō. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandOne person confirmed dead after car fire in TaranakiPolice say they don't know how the fire started.25 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldFire at illegal shelter in Russia leaves 22 deadThe building was a 'temporary residence for persons in a difficult life situation'.24 Dec 11:12 PM
EntertainmentWhy Jay Leno won't take pain relief after car fireThe comedian spent two weeks in a burns unit after a car he was working on caught fire.23 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigatedAn 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.21 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandSmoke covers East Auckland as two blazes break out in one afternoonThe smoke could be seen for kilometres in all directions around Auckland21 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandGood timing! Four Square Te Mata reopens for Christmas."It's a great part of our community. I'm glad it's back."15 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway, causing delaysDramatic footage captures car engulfed in flames, blocking lanes.14 Dec 03:56 AM
World3 dead, 12 missing after explosion, fire in Jersey apartment blockThe St Helier blast occurred hours after fire dept inspected after smell of gas reported.10 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandFire crews at blaze in Christchurch buildingFour fire trucks are currently at the scene08 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPlumes of black smoke spotted near King’s CollegeWorker reports seeing black smoke coming from the direction of school.08 Dec 05:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: FENZ under fireFirefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Occupants escape blazing SUVOccupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODTWatch30 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandMiraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorwaySmoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.30 Nov 12:53 AM
WorldStudents sent home, police on patrol as China curbs protestsIt comes after the biggest show of dissent in decades over harsh anti-virus restrictions.29 Nov 04:54 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
WorldXinjiang loosens restrictions after lockdown protests, fatal fireLate-night demonstrations made against the city’s draconian “zero-Covid” lockdown.26 Nov 06:33 PM
World10 killed in apartment fire in ChinaMother and her four children perished in the high-rise blaze.26 Nov 01:29 AM
WorldFire kills 38 at industrial wholesaler in central ChinaThe blaze occurred at a company dealing in chemicals and other industrial goods.22 Nov 05:10 AM
TalanoaFamily seek answers after NZ-Tongan woman dies in house fireTu'imala Moala (nee Fulivai) died in a house fire in Tonga and her family want answers.22 Nov 01:17 AM
Infrastructure reportWhy AWS is spending $7.5b on NZ data centresIncreased demand for cloud computing has prompted AWS to make a big investment.21 Nov 11:41 PM
KahuKiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush firesRotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews respond to large house blaze in LytteltonFour appliances are responding.18 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch to mark 75 years since Ballantynes shop fire, where 41 diedThere will be a public memorial service in the city's Transitional Cathedral on Friday.15 Nov 11:30 PM
