Civil Defence

Dozens of homes have been destroyed by a savage wildfire in the Mackenzie Basin which forced residents to flee for their lives early yesterday morning. At least 20 houses in Lake Ohau Village have… Audio

The Pike River recovery operation is nearing another milestone, with workers now almost two kilometres into the mine drift.

Next month will mark 10 years since the mining disaster on the West Coast… Audio

Lives and homes in California continue to be threatened by more than 25 major fires burning across the state.

Five of the largest wildfires in California history are currently active including the… Audio

The Pike River Mine recovery has arrived at a key point having exposed an area which could throw up clues to the 2010 explosion.

A network of tunnels called "Pit Bottom in Stone" has been reached… Audio

The family of a New Zealander who was onboard the cattle ship that sank in the East China Sea say they've received information that survivors may still be found.

Lochie Bellerby is a herd manager on… Video, Audio

Back to the US now where at least seven people have died, and tens of thousands have had to evacuate amid terrifying wildfires on the country's West Coast.

The sky in San Francisco has turned a dark… Audio

Jacinda Ardern returned to Whakatāne for the first time since the aftermath of the Whakaari White Island eruption which killed 21 people and seriously injured 25 others.

The Labour leader had morning… Video, Audio

Doubt is being cast on whether an investigation into the head of the United Fire Brigades Association will be independent enough.

The chief executive, Bill Butzbach, has been stood down while… Audio

A large fire ripping through the Auckland headquarters of Maui campervans has now been contained.

Fire and Emergency says firefighters were called to the blaze on Richard Pearse Drive in Mangere… Audio

A Maui campervan workshop and van storage building is on fire near the airport in south Auckland.

Fire and Emergency says crews were called to the fire on Richard Pearse Drive shortly after 5am this… Audio

A Maui campervan workshop and van storage building is on fire near the airport in south Auckland.

Fire and Emergency says crews were called to the fire on Richard Pearse Drive shortly after 5 this… Audio

The chief executive of the volunteer firefighters' association Bill Butzbach has been suspended while allegations of bullying and harassment are investigated.

The complaints relate to incidents… Video, Audio

Damage caused by a large scrub fire in the Mackenzie Country is being assessed by the Minister of Civil Defence.

Peeni Henare has been visiting the affected area near Twizel alongside the Mackenzie… Audio

A fire near a disused paper mill in Mataura has raised further questions about when the hazardous waste stored in the mill will be removed.

About 8500 tonnes of ouvea premix is sitting in the mill in… Audio

Firefighters have begun a third day battling a large scrub fire burning near Twizel, in the Mackenzie District.

Cold weather and rain had been forecast for overnight and there was even the… Audio

Some 10 years on from the devastating Canterbury quakes, the wait is still not over when it comes to law changes needed to improve the Earthquake Commission.

The government will not get it done until… Video, Audio

Firefighters are continuing to battle a large scrub fire in the South Island's Mackenzie District.

The fire is believed to have started around half past eleven yesterday morning near Lake Pukaki.

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The fire raging through pine and scrub by Lake Pukaki, near Mount Cook, has spread overnight.

Fire and Emergency believes the fire started when a hunter knocked over a camp stove. The hunter received… Audio

Firefighters will soon find out how far an out-of-control blaze has spread in the Mackenzie Basin overnight.

The fire, by Lake Pukaki near Twizel was reported just before lunchtime yesterday - and… Audio