New Zealand‘Grave concerns’: Why buildings across NZ could also be at risk of dangerous firesThe fire in Wellington could have impacted many other buildings in a similar way.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge director says building had monthly service checks by fire techniciansGregory Mein says they engaged the appropriate experts to make sure building was in order.17 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM on Loafers Lodge firePM Chris Hipkins on the Loafers Lodge fire, the building codes and his uni mate who is missing after the blaze. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandLive: Police to enter charred hostel; at least six dead, others unaccountedDozens of people were trapped inside the building as smoke filled corridors and rooms.16 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandFocus: Loafers Lodge evacuee talks to the NZ HeraldLoafers Lodge evacuee, Simon Hanify talks to the NZ Herald. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 11:27 PM
New ZealandNo sprinklers, but Loafers Lodge had a building WOF - what does that mean?An investigation is under way after reports said Loafers Lodge had no sprinklers.16 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandWellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023 The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch16 May 05:26 PM
New ZealandFocus: Loafers Lodge Fire claims several livesA fire at the Loafers Lodge in Wellington has claimed the lives of several residents and displaced over 50. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 08:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Loafers Lodge didn't have sprinklers - and firefighter fears over ageing trucksWellington's busiest fire truck was off-duty for 58 hours before the lethal Newtown blaze.16 May 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."16 May 05:40 AM
New Zealand'Huge number of questions': Police to enter fire-ravaged hostel building tomorrow morning11 people are still missing, 52 people rescued from the building on Adelaide Rd.16 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandThree fire crews rush to house caught ablaze in Papakura, AucklandThe well-involved fire is located inside a small residential unit on Porchester Rd.16 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand20 firefighters rushed to fight 'terrifying' Auckland blazeThe fire was seen as far afield as North Shore.16 May 12:40 AM
New ZealandFocus: Central Auckland fire rips through two-storey houseFirefighters rushed to a two-storey house on Maungawhau Road in Epsom Tuesday morning. Video / Carson BluckWatch15 May 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Up to 10 people dead in Wellington hostel fire, no sprinklersFifty-two people were rescued from the building on Adelaide Street.15 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandFocus: Luxon & Willis speak to media at Wellington Hostel fireNational Party leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis speak at the scene of the tragic Wellington Hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 May 11:40 PM
New ZealandMan desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'15 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandWellington locals told 'no cause for alarm' over asbestos following deadly fireAuthorities say there is a potential asbestos risk with the fire-damaged building.15 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandFocus: Fire and Emergency gives update on deadly Wellington hostel fireFire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Brandan Nally gives an update on the Wellington hostel blaze, where up to ten people may have died. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM Hipkins, Robertson & Mayor Whanau speak at Wellington Hostel fire scenePM Chris Hipkins, local MP Grant Robertson and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speak at the scene of the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 May 09:56 PM
New ZealandSeveral killed in Wellington fire, Gore Mayor to learn his fate & Ruakākā double homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 May, 2023 Multiple people dead after large fire breaks out in Wellington hostel, Gore Mayor Ben Bell to learn his fate in a vote of no confidence and no charges laid yet in Ruakākā double homicide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 May 05:09 PM
New ZealandCandles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North homeFire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree suspicious fires lit under Auckland's Spaghetti JunctionPolice have been called into investigate the suspicious blazes.11 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandDid Australia’s catastrophic bushfires trigger three warm, wet years of La Niña?Study suggests intriguing trigger for climate driver linked to years of warm, wet weather.11 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandGeraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in SingaporeThe university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.09 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandGeraldine triple-fatal crash: Police confirm the deceased were all from Singapore'None of us had been to anything that major in recent times.'08 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after Whanganui fireA fire investigator was at the scene of the incident.07 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandPassenger made 111 call before campervan burst into flames, killing all three occupants"None of us had been to anything that major in recent times."05 May 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigyA local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.05 May 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandPizza oven explodes, injuring twoFire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.02 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandFenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winterHave you had your electric blanket tested?26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, AucklandThe fire, which started in the roof, was reported to Fenz around 4.30pm.26 Apr 05:40 AM
