New ZealandPerson killed in house fire in ThamesA person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.15 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south AucklandAn apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.14 Aug 07:55 PM
WorldCairo church fire kills 41Churchgoers leap from upper floors during one of Egypt's worst fire tragedies in years.14 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandCause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora houseThe investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.13 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldFish die off amid severe drought in EuropeWildfires continue to spread across Europe, forcing evacuations and destroying homes.12 Aug 12:42 AM
New Zealand'He could hear her screaming': Kaikohe man drags partner from burning houseKaikohe couple and their five children lost almost everything they owned in the blaze .10 Aug 05:00 PM
World'We couldn't get in': Firefighter's 10 relatives die in Pennsylvania blazeThe children who died were ages 5, 6 and 7, State Police said.06 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandMotel on fire: Owner wakes to guests bashing on his door - person in custodyWellsford's Castle Court Motel caught fire early this morning.06 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandDiesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance proceduresTalleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.21 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing motel manager described as 'hero' during fireA fire at an emergency housing motel has resulted in one person being injured.16 Jul 06:13 AM
WorldFireplane pilot dies in PortugalA heatwave spreading across Europe is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain.16 Jul 02:23 AM
BusinessMegadrought increasing fire risk, legal battles heat upIn wildland-urban interface, a battle of developers and environmental groups.14 Jul 08:54 PM
WorldPreventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoiasForest ecologist reveals how fighting fire with fire saved the world's tallest trees.13 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandKāpiti paranormal: 'Surreal' video shows burning, driverless bus move to save homeVideo shows the moment the driverless bus moves itself away from danger.08 Jul 12:32 AM
New ZealandFire closes off part of Tī Rākau Drive, East AucklandTraffic is being diverted as a result and bus services are affected.07 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandBlazing house bus mysteriously moves on its own Blazing house bus appears to move on its own, saving house from devastation. Video / @meekskid1, @bestseat360 via TikTok Watch05 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead in overnight blaze at Christchurch propertyThe Redwood street was under police cordon.03 Jul 07:58 PM
New ZealandDestroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeletonA fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Multiple explosions': Fire crews contain Penrose industrial blazeSmoke from fire in Penrose is being blown across Onehunga, Māngere Bridge and Favona.27 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandHuge blaze engulfs building in PenroseFirefighters are battling a huge fire at an industrial building in Penrose. Video /NZ Herald / Dean PurcellWatch27 Jun 06:06 PM
New ZealandFive people injured, two seriously, in Clendon Park house fireFive people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.27 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in caravan fire in Blackball on West CoastFour fire crews were called to Clifford St at 4.05pm.21 Jun 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fireAdrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.20 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandThree people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in PoriruaTen fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.20 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning homeMinutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.17 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in Chatham IslandsCommunity shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.16 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandFirefighters attend blaze in West AucklandFirefighters attended a house fire on Brennan Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula, during the early hours of this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandHouse 'gutted' by fire, person rescued from balconyThe two-storey house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.11 Jun 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blazeThree youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.10 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandBaked beans campfire leads to forestry blaze Baked beans campfire leads to forestry blaze. Video / ODTWatch10 Jun 08:21 PM
WorldSpain evacuates 2000 people as crews race to check wildfireEmergency agencies have deployed almost 1000 firefighters and military personnel.10 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandFire on 25th floor of Auckland's PwC Tower containedMore than two dozen firefighters descend on city's second tallest structure.07 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandFire authorities investigating suspicious house fire in ManurewaA fire investigator is due back at the scene this morning.06 Jun 06:26 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate large blaze in old school building in GreymouthFire crews received multiple calls to the former Karoro Learning site.06 Jun 03:48 AM
