New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
KahuKiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush firesRotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch to mark 75 years since Ballantynes shop fire, where 41 diedThere will be a public memorial service in the city's Transitional Cathedral on Friday.15 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandTraffic back on the move on SH1 after crash north of AucklandEmergency services responded to a crash near Topuni, south of Kaiwaka.04 Nov 09:20 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Te Awamutu crashEmergency services still working at the scene on Bank St where a car crashed into a tree.29 Oct 05:47 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze at Whatipu Beach after two fishermen rescuedEmergency services responded to missing fishermen callout, then spotted the fire in Huia.19 Oct 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire Service calls in police to investigate volunteer brigade's 'wood fund'Disputed "wood fund" was from Titirangi volunteers' wood-chopping fundraising drives.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Armageddon': Neighbour's horror at multi-building blaze - arson suspectedHouses and barns are affected at two locations on the same road.10 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandFire in abandoned Papatoetoe building 'suspicious'An investigation is under way.09 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandMiracle survival: Woman trapped for 15 hours in car wreck after crashing down bankThe Herald understands the woman is from Whangārei and has family in Kaitaia.30 Sep 03:28 PM
New ZealandStrikes suspended as firefighter's union and Fenz agree to mediationThe hour-long walk-off scheduled for this Friday has since been cancelled by NZPFU31 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south AucklandAn apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.14 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandCause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora houseThe investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.13 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandFirefighters threaten stoppage after reports of long hours and faulty gearFirefighters at NZ's busiest station regularly receive 'mayday' calls for extra staff.10 Aug 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Whole village flooded' - clean-up ahead after heavy rain overnightThere are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.08 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters escalate strike action with stop work noticeNegotiations for a collective agreement began 13 months ago.04 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandHercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force BaseAn engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".01 Jul 03:47 AM
New ZealandDestroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeletonA fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Multiple explosions': Fire crews contain Penrose industrial blazeSmoke from fire in Penrose is being blown across Onehunga, Māngere Bridge and Favona.27 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandSpecialist fire truck deemed out of action - causing potential delaysAn Auckland specialist fire truck used in response to hazardous materials is unavailable.22 Jun 08:50 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in Chatham IslandsCommunity shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.16 Jun 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blazeThree youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.10 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandHorses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescuesThe humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.04 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandMan dies after truck submerged in river in MarlboroughOfficers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.02 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into tree in RiverheadThe car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hurt - one seriously - in Parnell apartment fireFire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.27 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Trauma beyond description': Walkway victim was volunteer firemanA warrant has been issued for the suspect on a charge of murder.27 May 06:01 AM
New ZealandFire investigators looking into cause of blaze in Royal Oak overnightFire investigators are looking into the cause of a blaze at a property in Royal Oak.22 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandA crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injuredFire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.20 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandFirefighter hospitalised after suffering injuries in large Auckland blazeA firefighter has been injured while responding to a blaze in South Auckland overnight.17 May 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crashMotorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.13 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandParaglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescueThe paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Lack of accountability': Review planned in Fire and Emergency workplace cultureReview on workplace culture and handling of complaints at Fire and Emergency to be done28 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Holiday eve tragedy - multiple people killed in city road crashWitness tells of explosion-like noise after car and truck collide in Invercargill.22 Apr 05:08 PM
