Nobody wants to see the demise of controlled pyrotechnics...it is the indiscriminate use of fireworks in uncontrolled ...

A growing number of Kiwis are calling for fireworks to be restricted to public events, as animal welfare groups highlight the ...

Two North Canterbury mayors are backing a call to ban the sale of fireworks. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and Hurunui Mayor ...

While data for 2024-2025 is not yet available, in 2023, 575,544 kg of fireworks were imported into New Zealand. It shows a 52 ...

Fireworks go on sale in Gisborne from Sunday, and cracker season has prompted the usual safety plea from firefighters.

Well, NZ First thinks so – what do you think? New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that will ban the public sale ...

The New Zealand First political party has introduced a Member’s Bill to Parliament that will ban the public sale and use of fireworks across New Zealand. “The taxpayer should not be spending millions ...

Guy Fawkes season is about to start with fireworks going on sale soon and Auckland Council says: “Fireworks are fun, but they can also be dangerous.” “New Zealand has strict rules around the purchase ...

Firefighters have battled 30 firework-related blazes around the country since they went on sale this week. Wednesday is the ...

"The abuse and misuse of fireworks has far outgrown any of the benefits," claims Winston Peters.