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
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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
New ZealandAfter a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?23 Aug 04:09 AM
WorldAnger in Hawaii rises over potential land grabs after wildfire disasterThe disaster has highlighted Hawaii’s housing crisis.23 Aug 12:12 AM
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 ZealandNorthland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat controlNews snippets from Northland and the surrounds.20 Aug 05:00 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
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
