Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pāuanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
The provider’s chief executive and regional manager flew to Christchurch on Friday night. The company said the chemical…
Jack Norris imprisoned for burning down Marlborough vineyard cottage after being evicted
If they had known, he would never have been allowed to stay. The owner told NZME outside court…
Rest home failings: Oceania apologises after woman burned by unguarded heater
The incident happened between April and May 2022 while the woman (identified as Mrs B in the report)…
Home destroyed by fire near Tūtira, firefighters warn of dangers of old burn piles
Firefighters had high winds and vegetation to take into consideration when battling a Tūtira house fire. “It’s a…
Mob burns Nigerian woman to death over Islam blasphemy claim, police say
AFP 1 Sep, 2025 11:56 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Mother of baby burned by hot coffee in random attack calls for justice a year after ‘unthinkable act’
The mother of a baby who was badly injured when a stranger allegedly threw hot coffee on him…
Verdict due in Sweden over Jordanian pilot burned alive
Osama Krayem, a 32-year-old Swede, is already serving long prison sentences for his role in the Paris and…