New ZealandThirteen fire appliances tackling blaze at Auckland refuse stationPolice and 13 fire appliances are attending an incident on the North Shore.29 Nov 08:25 AM
New ZealandOnerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigatorThe 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.28 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandFires started at North Shore church twice in one nightArson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.27 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryerA man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.27 Nov 12:16 AM
WorldEmergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwaveThe Perth blaze was reduced to a watch and act warning on Friday afternoon.25 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire service investigating blaze at vacant house in AucklandThe house is fenced off with windows boarded up and tagging on its front wall.23 Nov 05:32 PM
World10 homes destroyed by Perth wildfire burning out of controlThe fire began on Wednesday in a pine tree plantation on Perth’s northeast edge.23 Nov 06:23 AM
New ZealandWoman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cellMartin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.23 Nov 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in CambridgeFire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.22 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandFirefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of serviceCareer Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.22 Nov 02:03 AM
WorldMPs set off smoke bombs and light fire amid chaotic scenes in Albanian ParliamentDemocratic lawmakers lit flares and piled chairs in protest of the governing Socialists.20 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandCar engulfed by flames on Waikato ExpresswayAll occupants were out of the way when it went up in flames. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Nov 07:48 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed a block of seven flatsThree fire trucks and one aerial truck attended the fire on Massey Rd, Māngere East.20 Nov 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover copEvidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.20 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandTwo out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busyA large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.19 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandFenz vehicle rolls heading to chip shop blazeThe fire was first reported just after 2am.19 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in TokoroaFirefighters remain at the scene today.18 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfiresAaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.16 Nov 12:19 AM
New Zealand‘Great loss’: Auckland rugby league clubrooms burn to ground, police investigatingLife member who coached SBW says treasured photos of his family have been lost.15 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandBlazes on islands sparks warning about lighting firesA fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne injured after two large early morning house fires in AucklandEarly morning fires in Onehunga and Māngere East homes have gutted both properties.14 Nov 05:03 PM
New Zealand'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fireCrews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.13 Nov 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
WorldThere’s another wild fire burning in Hawaii. This one is destroying irreplaceable rainforest.A wild fire burning in a remote Hawaii rainforest is underscoring a new reality.12 Nov 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk firefighter crashed on way to calloutThe volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.09 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandSummit of Māngere Mountain catches alightThree people were spotted leaving the area as fire crews battled the blaze.07 Nov 05:52 PM
New ZealandFire at Māngere Mountain Firefighters from Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, and Papatoetoe were at the scene of the vegetation fire at Māngere Mountain overnight. The fire has been brought under control. Video / NZ Herald Watch07 Nov 05:38 PM
New Zealand'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fireA neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.07 Nov 12:22 AM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Pizza store gutted by fire was pride and joy of familyOwner relieved family with young children living next door were not hurt.06 Nov 07:19 PM
New Zealand'All the kids were terrified': Fireworks display promoter to investigate after injuriesA fireball and clay plugs went into the crowd, causing burns and a broken hand.06 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Pizza store destroyed by firePizza store owner Savi Arora is humbled by the outpouring of support from his community after his business was destroyed by a fire. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworksAll but one of these fires was last night.05 Nov 10:08 PM
