New ZealandCarterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours sayThe fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.14 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay fire: 35-hectare farm blaze continued to smoulderFirefighters were called to back to the scene after a series of "flare-ups".11 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandWairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.10 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditionsStrong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.09 Feb 06:54 PM
New Zealand'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South WairarapaFour rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.09 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandFire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnightThe scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.08 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandThird abandoned house fire in two months: Being treated as suspiciousA Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said it was "well ablaze" on arrival.08 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandPerson dies a month after suffering burns in house fireInvestigations still underway after January 5 blaze claims a life.06 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay fire: Crews battle night-time forest blazeFive dozen firefighters battled the blaze that broke out in vegetation.06 Feb 05:35 PM
New ZealandSix helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston NorthFire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.04 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle large house fire in RotoruaFirefighters battle big house fire in Rotorua overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Feb 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blazeThe fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.04 Feb 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Coromandel'It could have been a disaster story very easily,' eyewitness says after dramatic escape.04 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed houseA fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandOwner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.01 Feb 04:24 PM
New Zealand'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in CanterburyThe van was well involved when firefighters arrived.31 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandMan rescued from burning house in ParklandsElderly man rescued from burning house by neighbour in Parklands. / Chris LynchWatch31 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning houseEmergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.31 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandPōkeno house fire: Drivers pull off State Highway 1 as home engulfedFirefighters had responded to the large house fire in the small Waikato town of Pōkeno.31 Jan 02:32 AM
New Zealand400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site todayAn investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.28 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandTe Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standbyThree helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.28 Jan 12:42 AM
New ZealandMan accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansionOwners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.27 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandMurder denied after fatal suburban fireTwo accused over Cockle Bay death likely to face trial next year.26 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandDIY campervan explodes at campsite'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite. / LDRWatch26 Jan 04:17 AM
New Zealand'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsiteUK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.26 Jan 03:10 AM
New Zealand31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on siteEighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.26 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandOwners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old houseAt the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.24 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandCar catches fire on Southwestern motorway, AucklandA car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.23 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter's battle with PTSD: 'I soon learnt to lock away all emotion'Dealing with trauma is an everyday, and painful, part of life for first responders23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren suspected of starting two church fires in West AucklandThree fire appliances are attending the fire.23 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at scene of house fire in Upper HuttThe units were ablaze when firefighters arrived on scene.22 Jan 11:35 PM
New ZealandSuspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafeEmergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.22 Jan 07:35 PM
