TourismAdventure Park committed to reopeningWith a raging wild fire surrounding the Christchurch Adventure Park, the future is uncertain for the fledgling business.15 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandDisruption and despair as wildfires rageState of emergency declared as Port Hills' wildfires continued yesterday.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns local chopper pilot as fires rage onAs authorities continue to fight fires in Christchurch, a community mourns the loss of one of its own who just yesterday was among those battling the flames.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHouse burning 'too distressing' to watchStrong wind drove John Wuts home early from Ocean Beach yesterday and on the way home heavy smoke made him fear for his life. The 14 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo house fires break out in North IslandTwo serious house fires have broken out in the North Island.11 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandHoon Hay fire victim namedPolice have named the person who died in a shed fire in Christchurch on Thursday as 51-year-old Savita Devi Naidu.11 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in ChristchurchFirefighters are battling a blaze that has broken out at Airborne Honey in Christchurch.07 Feb 09:38 AM
New Zealand200L diesel spilt in boatOver 200L of diesel has been spilt in a boat in Auckland. The Fire Service were called at 11.15am to the spill in Orams Marine Village 03 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle scrub fire in PaihiaA helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze 03 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandFire: One treated for smoke inhalationA person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a garage fire in Pukekohe this afternoon.03 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway scrub fire flares up againFirefighters are attending a small scrub fire on the side of Auckland's Southern Motorway this afternoon.02 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandLarge fire near Ruakaka under controlFire crews have now contained a large scrub fire south of Whangarei.01 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandTruck crashes on State Highway 30 near BenneydaleA truck has crashed on a busy highway in Waitomo district this afternoon.25 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at scrub fire near Rainbow's EndFirefighters are responding to a scrub fire in South Auckland this evening.24 Jan 07:34 AM
New ZealandWeather: Off-duty fireman helps injuredAn off-duty fireman came to the aid of a man who was injured after a tree fell on his car on the Southern Motorway during last night's storm.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandElderly woman missing for six daysAbout 60 people - including police, firefighters and defence personnel - are continuing to search for an elderly Auckland woman who has been missing for six days.21 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandNgaruawahia scrub fire containedThe Hakarimata Track is not in danger from the fire, but remains closed this morning.18 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in Blenheim 'suspicious'A bush fire which threatened homes near Blenheim this afternoon is being treated as suspicious.14 Jan 07:42 AM
New ZealandMorty and the naughty catsNearly 1000 cats have found themselves in predicaments needing rescue by fire crews in the last five years.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews attend scrap metal blazeFirefighters are battling a blaze at a scrap metal yard in Silverdale, north of Auckland, this morning.04 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandOne injured after car rolls in ManurewaA person has been injured in a car crash in Manurewa, South Auckland, this morning.03 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandNeighbours save residents from blazeNeighbours of a Hamilton house on fire woke the sleeping family in time to escape with their lives.03 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandTaupo Bay fire - cause still unknownExactly what caused a huge bush fire in Northland is still being investigated. Several fire crews and two helicopters were needed 03 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandFires cost schools millionsAuckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar fire leaves woman seriously burntA woman is in a serious condition after suffering severe burns to 25 per cent of her body in a car fire.02 Jan 10:00 AM
New ZealandOne critical after car crash in HunuaA person is in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after a car crash south of Auckland this afternoon. Emergency crews were 02 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Far North blazeFive helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.31 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandHundreds call to report blazeThousands of people witnessed a large scrub fire on Mt Wellington's volcanic cone last night.31 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandFuneral for family destroyed by fireA funeral will be held for an Auckland man's son, wife and mother-in-law this week after a house fire claimed their lives and left 31 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandScrub fire at Peria in the Far NorthFire crews are rushing to a scrub fire at Peria, just south of Mangonui in the Far North.31 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandDoC sends in choppers to fight bush fireThe Department of Conservation is sending in helicopters this morning to deal with the remnants of a bush fire on the Coromandel.30 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandFirefighters respond to Parnell fireFirefighters responding to reports of smoke at a multi-storey building are using thermal imaging cameras to find the source.30 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandFast-moving bush fire near ThamesCrews from Thames, Turua, Te Puru and Tapu have been called to assist at the blaze.30 Dec 02:35 AM
