WorldAussie temperatures expected to hit 45CEmergency services brace for another 'blast furnace' day as heatwave sweeps over country.06 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at Gelita Factory in WoolstonFire broke out in the Gelita Factory in Woolston at about 11:30. Fire crews took 2 hours to get it under control. A large area was cordoned off but emergency services. Watch04 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandTourists lose all as bus left a 'skeleton' in fireNearly 50 tourists lost their possessions in a bus fire in Central Otago. Credit: Otago Daily TimesWatch03 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandWanaka fire still burningWind shift threatens houses as tinder-dry grass goes up in flames.03 Jan 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Ordinary buses don't blow up like that': tourists lose all in fireTourists lose all belongings - including passports - as bus goes up in flames.03 Jan 05:02 PM
New ZealandMan charged over flying drone near Wanaka fireEight helicopters fighting the fire were grounded when a drone was spotted.03 Jan 08:28 AM
New ZealandHelicopter working to put out Wanaka fireA helicopter with a monsoon bucket arrived just before 3.30pm to try and stop the large fire in Wanaka from spreading. Source: Matt FosterWatch03 Jan 02:59 AM
New Zealand200m trail of blood after suspicious house firePolice say suspect probably has hand or arm injuries.02 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandSkippers fire: Couple contact policeCouple sought over fire at Skippers campsite make contact with police.02 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldFlames engulf multi-storey car park in LiverpoolHorses had to be evacuated from nearby arena as cars burst into flames.31 Dec 09:41 PM
New ZealandHistoric Skippers Canyon building burnt downA fire ripped through a scenic camping spot north of Queenstown overnight.31 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandFire Service lash out at 'idiotic' revellersPeople lighting fireworks need to use commonsense says fire chief.31 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandHeroic firefighter public pick for NZer of YearSteve Askin was an inspiration, says heartbroken widow.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters deal to smouldering ATMFirefighters were called to the city centre to deal with the smouldering ATM.28 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandEvacuations at Auckland's Ibis Hotel after fire breaks outSmoke can be seen billowing from an upper floor of the Ibis Hotel in central Auckland. / Supplied by Jason Collie Watch28 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandEvacuations at Auckland hotel after fire breaks outA couple from England were told to leave their 13th floor room because of smoke.28 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Esmonde Road motorway onrampScrub fire near Esmonde Road motorway onramp. / Supplied by Matt Borsos.Watch28 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland scrub fire threatened homesThree crews have remained on scene to cool down hotspots.28 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui school fires 'suspicious'The police are investigating the cause of two fires at Mount Maunganui schools yesterday.27 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandDog saved after Tokoroa house fireA Waikato household and their treasured family pet escaped from a burning home early today. / Images: John Van De VenWatch27 Dec 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Hopeless task': Backfiring model plane sparks major blazeTwo helicopters called to help firefighters put out 25ha blaze.27 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandArrest after homes damaged in suspicious Tokoroa firePolice have arrested a 39-year-old woman after intense house fire.27 Dec 05:18 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling major blazes in OtagoOne house engulfed in flames and another threatened by 400m-wide grass fire.27 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandFires break out in West AucklandScrub fires have broken out in West Auckland. Source: SuppliedWatch27 Dec 12:31 AM
New Zealand11 treated after Whangarei house fireNearly a dozen people needed treatment after a mattress caught alight.26 Dec 05:28 PM
TechnologyPlea over fire-risk washing machinesRecalled Samsung washing machines may pose a fire risk for Whanganui homes.25 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandCanterbury wildfires contained as much-needed rain saves the dayWildfires that raced across rural properties are no longer burning out of control.25 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandMcCaw helps fight fire on Christmas DayAll Blacks legend helps tackle an out-of-control scrub fire near the town of Hororata.25 Dec 07:33 AM
New ZealandFire threatens homes at HororataFires flare up in Canterbury again today. Video/Broadcast MediaWatch25 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouple lose everything in devastating pre-Christmas blazeDaryl and Salve Cross lost everything after a large fire in Canterbury.24 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandHangi smoke keeps fire service busy on Christmas morningFire services have responded to around a dozen calls for smoke produced from hangis.24 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to monitor Rolleston scrub fireCrews are checking the area for hot spots this morning.23 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire near ChristchurchFirefighters are responding to a large scrub fire at Rolleston, near Christchurch. / Supplied by Jason ShawWatch23 Dec 03:39 AM
