Fire
NSW fires emergency: why they're so dangerous
Officials in New South Wales say the situation with the fires is unprecedented and worse than imagined. The wildfires have torn across the region, burning through 850,000 hectares. Audio
Sydney residents "not ready" for catastrophic fires: researcher
People living in the outskirts of Sydney have been warned there are not enough fire engines to serve every house, and not to expect help to come if they call for it, as catastrophic wildfire… Audio
Guy Fawkes fires: Maunga crater 'our most sacred site'
No one will be allowed onto Auckland's maunga around fireworks season following two large fires on Tuesday night.
The blaze at Maungarei - Mt Wellington was the biggest fire crews have ever tackled… Video, Audio
Day Three of Auckland's Skycity Convention Centre Fire
SkyCity's chief executive expects most of the central Auckland precinct to re-open tomorrow. It was evacuated on Tuesday when a fire started at its under-construction convention centre, and its… Audio
SkyCity fire under control but still active
The huge blaze at the SkyCity convention centre is under control - but still active. Fire crews will stay at the scene until it's completely extinguished. Audio
SkyCity fire: The latest
The SkyCity fire is still burning, with smoke clogging up Auckland's CBD - closing roads and forcing businesses to shut. Health warnings have been issued for those in the area. Audio
Sky City and Fletcher Building CEOs front over fire
The CEOs of Sky City and Fletcher Building have been speaking to the media about the fire at the convention centre contruction site in Auckland. Nine to Noon senior producer Glenda Wakeham summarises… Audio
Auckland's Sky City burns. What does it mean for Aucklanders?
Firefighters are still battling to get the fire under control, with strong winds creating further difficulties while the Central City Library and many businesses in the central city have closed. So… Audio
SkyCity fire: Black smoke billows from convention centre blaze
Fire crews from across Auckland are battling a massive blaze at SkyCity's embattled Convention Centre on Tuesday evening.
The blaze broke out just at around 1pm, sending flames into the sky and… Video, Audio
Queensland's historic bushfires keep burning
In Australia, fire crews are battling dozens of fires putting lives and homes at risk across Queensland. The Queensland State Operations Centre at the Emergency Services Complex is coordinating… Audio
Govt asks furniture industry to make products safer
The government wants furniture manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer and more fire-resistant but hasn't committed to regulating the industry. Video, Audio
Auckland panel beaters damaged by fire
A fire at an Auckland panel beaters, which has destroyed parts of the building, is thought to have started inside part of the workshop. Audio
What does the Universal fire mean for NZ artists?
Elliott Childs talks to Variety's Senior Music Editor Jem Aswad and NZ music expert Simon Grigg about the devastating archive fire that hit Universal Music in 2008 and what it means for New Zealand… Audio
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire guts their home
An Auckland family left homeless by a fire just a few days after their grandmother's funeral have been overwhelmed by people's generosity. Ray and Reta Milovale moved into the Papatoetoe house on… Video, Audio
Firefighter denied residency despite strong local support
Volunteer firefighter Steve Webster, who helped battle the Nelson bush fires, has been denied residency - despite over 50,000 people signing a petition for him to stay. Audio
Focus turns to cause of Notre-Dame fire
The fire that broke out in Notre-Dame cathedral has been extinguished, allowing authorities to inspect the full extent of the damage. CNN correspondent Jim Bitermann talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Watching Notre-Dame burn an ‘unbelievable’ experience
New Zealand furniture maker Roderick Fry joined thousands of people on Paris's streets today, watching helplessly as a fire engulfed parts of Notre-Dame cathedral. Audio
Notre Dame up in flames
The iconic Parisian landmark the Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames over night, collapsing the rood and main spire of the 850-year-old building. Audio
Rebuilding Notre Dame
Paris is weeping, after the 850-year-old centrepiece of the Île de la Cité went up in flames earlier this morning. Audio, Gallery
Parisian landmark, Notre Dame Cathedral burns
A massive fire at French landmark, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has collapsed the church's main spire. Huge crowds are watching as the fire rages. Our Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney is… Audio
