New Zealand
Lower Hutt carbon monoxide scare: Fire and Emergency sound smoke alarm warning
Fire and Emergency says heating-related fires rise 29% over winter.
Latest from Fires
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Huge flames': Firefighters tackle large early morning blaze in South Auckland home
Fire crews say everyone managed to get of the burning house unharmed.
'Ridiculous': Diesel blunder sinks enraged man's firebomb plan
Sam Kawe tried to torch a house with diesel-filled Molotov cocktails.
Fierce blaze destroys 15m boat in Marlborough Sounds
The vessel caught fire in the northern Queen Charlotte Sound.
'I'm so glad I could grab my baby': Family escape house inferno
Future Veza says the blaze spread from the couch to the whole house in seconds.
Missing hotel owner found dead inside crocodile
Police shot the 4.5m, 500kg crocodile from a helicopter for a necropsy.
Firefighters rush to central city apartment blaze, unit gutted
Fire crews say extensive damage to the Auckland apartment included a fallen ceiling.
From fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blaze
Engineer James Ferguson ran from the hangar with his overalls on fire.
Firefighters battle 'really bad' house fire in Auckland
The long-time resident got a call an hour after leaving that her house was on fire.
House fire in Greenlane
A house fire in Greenlane, Auckland, this morning was put out. Video / Supplied
Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
Firefighters are working to contain the oil and diesel runoff.
Lecture room fire at Massey Albany campus forces evacuation of students and staff
The fire is in Quad B, with Quad A and B buildings fully evacuated.
‘Total loss’: Blaze guts vacant Auckland warehouse, dark smoke sparks warnings
Over a dozen Fire and Emergency NZ crews responded to the blaze.
Glendene fire quickly contained, assistant area commander says
Culperry Rd, Glendene was blocked at both ends by police as firefighters contained the blaze. Video / NZ Herald
Queenstown’s landscape at risk as wilding pine funding falls short
'Why would you bail a boat for 100 years if you could fix the leak?'
Black smoke billows from large Auckland fire
A large blaze was burning in West Auckland, sending smoke over the city. Video / Supplied
Police investigate Rotorua dental surgery fire
The fire began in a rubbish bin before spreading into the roof space.
Five men charged after alleged arson at Taupō meth lab
The blaze broke out about 5.40am on Tauhara Rd in Taupō on Sunday.
Body found in burned-out car on Kāpiti beach
Police were notified of a vehicle fire about 12.45am on the beach near Peka Peka Rd.
Car fire blocks lane on SH1 in Wellington
Fire and Emergency, along with traffic control, are on the scene.
Pihama Hall blaze: Eight South Taranaki fire crews battle major blaze
Multiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / Supplied
'It is devastating': Community shocked by fatal house fire
Police are still working to establish the circumstances of the fire.
'Extensive damage' after fire at historic hall
Fire and Emergency crews responded to the fire at the 115-year-old hall about 2am Monday.
Lightning strike hits Penrose house, causing fire
The fire started in an upstairs bedroom and spread to the roof space.
One person found dead after Napier house fire, police investigating
Emergency services were called to Main North Rd in Bay View at 5am.
Police probe link between fatal house fire and fatal crash near Ruapehu
Both deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.
'Ferocious' fire at Australia oil refinery will hit fuel supply - and prices
The Geelong refinery supplies 10% of Australia's fuel and 50% of Victoria's.
Lithium‑powered service cart under scrutiny after fire guts Te Arai restaurant
An initial report points to a lithium-powered service cart as the cause.
Fire crew battle shed blaze at Auckland mushroom farm
The shed is well alight and crew remain at the scene.
'More than a restaurant': Te Arai Links vow to rebuild after Ric's blaze, formal investigation underway
Te Arai Links says it will set up a temporary solution for members and guests.