PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung neighbour helps 93-year-old escape burning houseThe devastated resident said the fire happened in seconds.29 Dec 02:21 AM
New Zealand'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey homeNeighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.28 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworksOfficials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.28 Dec 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: 2019 - year of trouble, when sky burned and earth bubbledCOMMENT: Every year can feel like end times but 2019 made a credible claim.27 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Extreme' heatwave about to hit Australia"That heat is going to build through southern parts of Australia."26 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle huge Auckland infernoFire crews responded to a large blaze in Glendene, West Auckland, this morning.26 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandFirefighter loses home in Boxing Day blazeCrews from around the region poured in to try to save the firefighter's home.26 Dec 05:29 PM
ConstructionFletcher's Ross Taylor on restructuring, fire and golf"If I could eliminate all safety risks, I would."25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHaving a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-upFENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.24 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandKirwee Tavern 'totalled' by Christmas Eve fireThe blaze was so fierce firefighters could not get inside to put it out.24 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldTruth about firey's viral exchange with PMA video of RFS volunteer meeting the PM at an evacuation centre is going viral on Twitter.23 Dec 11:54 PM
WorldBurned Christmas tree a tragic symbolAussies trying to keep holiday spirit alive as they struggle with weeks of fierce fires.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAussies told to cancel travel planStrict emergency travel bans are introduced after a string of deaths.22 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Just resign': Australians react to PM's returnMorrison has spoken for the first since his holiday – and many Aussies weren't impressed.22 Dec 01:11 AM
World'Devastation' - Inferno wipes out almost entire townGarden hoses and buckets of water were no match for the flames.21 Dec 11:29 PM
WorldAussie PM apologises for taking leaveScott Morrison finally addressed the elephant in the room – his holiday to Hawaii.21 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandFire sparks high-rise hotel evacuation on North ShoreThe alarm was raised at 8pm.21 Dec 07:42 AM
WorldAustralian bushfires: Another dead, one critically injuredPerson confirmed dead, another critically injured after blaze rips through Adelaide Hills.21 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandRaymond Karl Neilson died in the 'burning lounge'The circumstances of Neilson's death have not been released.20 Dec 05:31 AM
World'Dangerously hot weather': Australia swelters, temperatures reach 49.9CAustralia temperatures soar, with warning tomorrow for NSW where two firefighters died.20 Dec 01:59 AM
WorldTwo volunteer firefighters die after truck rollsFirefighters are in for a tough day right around Australia.19 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandOne person in hospital after house fire in Flat BushTwo people suffered minor smoke inhalation.19 Dec 07:40 AM
World'Overrun by flames': Firefighters' faces burn as intense blaze worsensA significant number of homes have been lost today in NSW.19 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandHouse fire turns into homicide investigation after man found deadA house fire in Tokomaru Bay is now a homicide investigation after a man's body was found.17 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at timber processing businessThe front of the building has apparently collapsed.17 Dec 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Devastated doesn't even scratch the surface': Family home destroyed a week before ChristmasAn engagement ring, favourite teddy bears and precious family photos all turned to ash.17 Dec 12:55 AM
New Zealand'My baby, my baby' - woman at the scene of large house fireNorthern fire communications say everyone there at time of blaze is accounted for.16 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson causes $30k damage at cricket clubSurrounded by trees the club chairman says it is 'lucky' the fire didn't spread further.15 Dec 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Fighting relentlessly': Firefighters battling large blaze in central HamiltonAbout 200 people have gathered to watch firefighters battle the blaze.15 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandFatal house fire: One dead in blazePolice say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.14 Dec 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Sins of emissionWhy should NZ ride on the backs of the poorest nations so we can have a better lifestyle?12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurviving severe burns: 'I couldn't move'Aroha Andrew says her heart breaks for the Whakaari/White Island victims.12 Dec 07:35 AM
WorldBushfire smoke creates warning over hazardous air pollutionThe Sydney bushfire smoke has triggered health warnings over severe air pollution.10 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandAuckland blanketed in smoke from blaze on Māngere MountainUp to 25 firefighters battled huge fire on Māngere Mountain this morning.10 Dec 05:15 PM
