New ZealandCanterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer SpringsFirefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.17 Sep 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pastor, a school bus and a trip through a scorched townNew York Times: People have been left wondering if their town can rise from the ashes.16 Sep 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fireThe fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.15 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandButane explosion mystery: Investigator doubts pair's claimsThey said the butane can exploded when it was dropped while they were smoking.15 Sep 06:54 PM
New Zealand'The windows blew out on the first storey and flames came out' - witnessFirefighters continue to monitor for hot spots after a fire in Albany last night.15 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battle large blaze on Auckland's North Shore'We ran around the corner, that's when the windows blew out on the first storey.'15 Sep 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter fire razes squalid Greek camp, homeless migrants fear what's nextNew York Times: Asylum seekers are left homeless and threatened by the coronavirus.15 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandBurned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'14 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandEmergency services attending fire, death in Grey LynnEmergency services were called to the home around 8.19pm.14 Sep 10:19 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford SoundFire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.13 Sep 05:43 PM
New ZealandTwo houses go up in flames on the West Coast overnightBlazes in Ross and Westport attended by fire crews.12 Sep 08:32 PM
WorldOrange skies expose California's darknessToxic conditions caused by rampant wildfires add to Covid woe for San Franciscans.12 Sep 12:18 AM
WorldCalifornia wildfires: Three dead northeast of San FranciscoThousands of homes and other buildings are believed to have been damaged or destroyed.10 Sep 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A nuclear winter': California wildfires blot out the sunNew York Times: Smoke billowed high into the atmosphere, turning day into eerie twilight.10 Sep 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You couldn't see anything': Harrowing helicopter rescues in California firesNew York Times: Military pilots said it was the most challenging flying they have done.09 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on thirdA 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.07 Sep 08:21 PM
WorldCalifornia sets fire record - but worst yet to comeOfficials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set.07 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandDIY don'ts: Fires caused by electrical faults on the risePoorly done DIY wiring is thought to be a reason fires around NZ are on the rise.06 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandTwo church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspiciousTwo church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.06 Sep 07:11 PM
WorldCalifornia wildfire traps campers in national forestFast-spreading California wildfires trapped campers in the Sierra National Forest.06 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandDamage bill 'in the millions' after rental motorhome base destroyed in spectacular blazeUp to 300 campervans may have suffered some level of damage in yesterday's blaze.03 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandAsbestos complicating battle of large blaze in TaihapeThe blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.02 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook blaze: 'The fire's sitting there under a cover of snow'The fire has ripped through more than 3000ha of mostly wilding pines near Twizel.01 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large church fire in Whāngārei overnightFirefighters in Whāngārei spent the night battling a large blaze in Raumanga.31 Aug 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Massive' Middlemarch fire too dangerous for crews to approachNo properties or structures damaged as 400ha blaze burns out of control.31 Aug 09:11 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injuredFourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.30 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan leaps from Loafers Lodge hostel to escape fireA jury in the Wellington High Court was shown a video of one hostel resident leaping to a nearby roof to get away from the deadly blaze.Watch27 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandWellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolishedThe house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.26 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandHuge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmarkFirefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.25 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandHistoric Wellington landmark destroyed by fireFenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.25 Aug 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFour years of catastrophic fires in California: 'I'm numb'New York Times: For eight million residents, the ring of fire feels inescapable.25 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling suspicious house blaze in Palmerston NorthFire crews are at a suspicious house fire in Palmerston North this morning.24 Aug 05:42 PM
