New ZealandLos Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News UpdateWildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandA sinkhole has appeared on Waitematā St in St Mary's BayA sinkhole has appeared in St Mary's Bay, revealing old brickwork beneath the road. Video / M. Video / Michael CraigWatch08 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire near Pataua SouthThe hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina CooperWatch03 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person has died following a house fire in Hornby, ChristchurchEmergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George HeardWatch11 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandBridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blazeCanterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and EmergencyWatch05 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."21 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandDad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homesFirefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.21 Nov 11:15 AM
New Zealand'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fireCrews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.20 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandFirefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of PlentyResidents were forced from their homes due to the fire.20 Nov 07:31 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire rages in Te PunaResidents are being evacuated from homes at risk from a scrub fire near Te Puna in Western Bay of Plenty.Video / Chelsea NormanWatch20 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeu battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeu, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle house blaze in Glen EdenAt its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil GlenWatch06 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car flips, snaps power pole, cuts electricity to Hauraki, North ShoreFour people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandNew video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fireNew footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / SuppliedWatch23 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandFatal fire in WhitbyAssistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challengeNeil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela GowerWatch25 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandMāngere house fireEmergency teams have rushed to a house fire in Māngere.Watch21 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMakorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 trafficTraffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce ReidWatch09 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Hamilton house fireNobody was home at the time of the fire.23 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exerciseOnlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.22 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandCar on fire outside Takapuna Grammar SchoolFire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Aug 02:55 AM
