WorldFire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit kills 10Prosecutors have quickly opened a criminal investigation.14 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandMore details of fatal house fire revealedA post mortem would be carried out today.14 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews rush to put out fire in suburban electrical boxFire teams have battled a tricky electrical blaze today.14 Nov 02:26 AM
New Zealand'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua homeEmergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Completely melted': Neighbour describes 'terrifying' fireWayne Bridge-Smith was lying in bed when he heard glass smashing at his neighbour's place.13 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandFreeman's Bay apartment fireMultiple fire crews are attending an apartment fire in the Central Auckland suburb of Freeman's Bay. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandMāngere house fire: One person taken to hospitalThe house was well-ablaze when Fire and Emergency New Zealand arrived.12 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays: Rubbish truck fire causes Southern motorway mayhemTraffic is snarled up after a blaze erupted on a truck this morning.05 Nov 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Very happy to be back': Lake Ōhau residents return home after a monthRoughly half of Lake Ōhau's properties were damaged or destroyed by the fire.03 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestormThe blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.02 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandA fizzer: Is this the end of Guy Fawkes night in New Zealand?Palmerston North is the only NZ city having a free public fireworks display this year.31 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandHistoric sports bar blaze: Mystery fire cause revealedVast collection of Warriors league jerseys lost.31 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandNeighbours, family pull Gisborne man to safety from fireIt was the second devastating house fire in the city in a week.27 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandHero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&EThe pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.26 Oct 04:40 AM
WorldWatch: Incredible moment cat jumps from burning apartmentVisibly frightened feline encouraged to jump to safety by police officers.26 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandFortitude after Mosgiel fire put down to having lived in a 'war city'When a Syrian mother of four found her house was on fire, her only concern was her family.24 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandPoliceman drags unconscious man out of burning homeConstable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.21 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandFire bosses concerned after seven fires in same Christchurch locationThe last fire happened near Landfill Ave at about 5.15pm on Monday.21 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCockle Bay blaze: Man who died had only lived in house for six monthsResident had operated a fitness business from the property's garage.20 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle house blaze in Palmerston NorthFire spread through a two-story home overnight.20 Oct 05:57 PM
New ZealandOne dead and two injured in East Auckland house fireTwo people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.20 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandHouse blaze in Cockle Bay, east AucklandFirefighters battled a large blaze in the East Auckland house. Video / Michael RowseWatch20 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandOxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.19 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire fears: Are Auckland's ageing fire trucks up to the job?The firefighters' union claims Auckland's ageing fire trucks are not up to the job.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will La Nina mean for fire danger this summer?A La Nina climate system could spell a busy summer for fire crews in some parts of NZ.15 Oct 04:28 AM
New ZealandLate night fire destroys flat in ChristchurchA flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.14 Oct 04:27 PM
WorldMan charged with murder of hero Kiwi firefighter Ian PullenA man has been charged with murdering Ian Pullen in NSW's Hunter Region two years ago.14 Oct 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the wreckage of California's worst wildfires on recordTimes: Inside a devastated community on the front line of a climate catastrophe.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blazeBarry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.13 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large fire next to fuel stationPolice have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.13 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fireThe fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.12 Oct 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned downThe Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire threatens more dwellings at Kapiti Coast propertyFire crews battle a Kapiti Coast fire which is threatening to engulf two dwellings.11 Oct 12:59 AM