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
New ZealandNeighbour wakes Napier flat's occupants as BBQ reignites, starting large fireRoss Augustine said he was awoken to sounds "like someone ripping up tin".21 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandInvestigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine causeResidents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.19 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's BayFirefighters have been kept busy in Hawke's Bay and Beach Haven overnight.19 Jan 04:53 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large house blaze in AucklandThe fire took hold at a property on Aeroview Dr, Beach Haven.19 Jan 08:48 AM
New ZealandFire danger running high amid oddball La NinaWildfire danger is high in places it wouldn't be under a typical La Nina climate system.19 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutesThe Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.18 Jan 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay police seek help with high-profile casesA brutal bashing, a bizarre car dumping and an armed robbery foiled by courage.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Down on hands and knees vacuuming the lawn': Inside asbestos clean-upHazmat-clad clean-up crews reveal what it takes to clear asbestos from Ponsonby homes.14 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Barely managing': Lack of aerial fire trucks putting firefighters at risk, union saysHalf of Auckland's aerial fleet is off the road for repairs.14 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandNelson Port ship fire: Blaze extinguished after six appliances called to sceneFirefighters attend a ship fire at the Nelson Port.14 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandCar catches fire on Auckland motorwayDelays are expected and motorists are advised to pass the scene with care.14 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandDeep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-outFour fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.14 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandMIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roofTwo fire appliances were at the scene.14 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandInside the Papakura fire: New image of charred car parts shows extent of damageOne fire crew remains at the site of the Hunua Rd fire in Papakura.13 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandOvernight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damageVisitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.13 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandScrap metal fire in South Auckland: Fire crews continue working as blaze finally dies downFire services were called to the scene just after 8am.13 Jan 04:59 AM
New ZealandFault in old TV caused Napier house fire: FENZ"Very fortunate" family had working smoke alarms that allowed kids to escape.13 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandFire in Papakura scrap metal yardPlumes of black smoke can be seen in Papakura as a fire takes hold of a scrap metal yard. Video / Hayden McCallum/ Stevie Marino / SuppliedWatch12 Jan 07:54 PM
New ZealandOne month on from school fire, asbestos risk leaves residents homelessMP Simon Court says the Government's poor response could leave it open to legal action.12 Jan 05:10 AM
New ZealandMother and children escape Tamatea house fire unscathedFour crews arrived to find the house "well ablaze".11 Jan 05:54 PM
WorldMother, three kids dead in Melbourne house fireThree children and a woman died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne.10 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandTaupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboatsA witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.09 Jan 08:08 AM
New Zealand'It's freakish': Spontaneous combustion fires on the riseRestaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car fire on SH1 near Pukerua Bay extinguished'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'06 Jan 07:48 PM
VideoCar on fire blocks State Highway 1A car on fire blocked State Highway 1 near Pukerea Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Samuel HavillWatch06 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandBurning car cleared from State HighwayBoth northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.06 Jan 01:23 AM
