Emergency Services
'Enough's enough': FENZ boss turns hose on bullying, and harassment
Fire and Emergency's chief executive says the organisation is working to abolish poor behaviour. Audio
Cantabrians warned of fire risks ahead of hot windy weekend
Firefighters say Canterbury is so dry, fires are taking hold and spreading rapidly. Christchurch reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
FENZ still dealing with bad staff behaviour after reviews
Fire and Emergency is still dealing with inappropriate staff behaviour five years on from a scathing review into the organisation's workplace culture. Fire and Emergency chief executive Kerry Gregory… Audio
Fire near Burnham fifth Canterbury wildfire this month
A fire near Burnham that resulted in the temporary evacuation of three houses on Thursday is the fifth wildfire to break out in Canterbury this month. Incident Commander Brian Keown spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Fire ban implemented in parts of southern Hawke's Bay
Fires in parts of southern Hawke's Bay will be restricted from 8am on Friday morning, until further notice. Fire and Emergency New Zealand group manager Jason Hill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Canterbury blaze may have been caused by blown-out tyre
Residents from three homes who were evacuated have been able to return to their houses after the fire on Thursday.
Houses evacuated as fire crews battle blaze in Canterbury
Five helicopters, 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are working on the out of control blaze.
Fire crews quell blaze at Auckland strip club
The fire reached up to 30 metres inside the venue.
Person dead after being burned by coal range
They were flown to Hutt Hospital in Wellington after falling onto the range on Tuesday afternoon.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
Another person has been treated by paramedics as a result of the blaze in Hornby.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Fire at popular Wellington cafe
Fire crews were called to Beach Babylon cafe on Oriental Parade just after 1am on Wednesday.
Man dies after being struck by car in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash in Massey just before 7pm.
Cause of massive Canterbury fire found
The Bridge Hill fire is now under control, with drone teams up overnight checking for hotspots. Audio
Canterbury firefighters battle four wild fires
Firefighters in Canterbury have been busy battling four large blazes in West Melton, Kirwee, Bridge Hill, and Waihao Downs, near the regional border with Otago. District Commander for Canterbury Dave… Audio
Kiwi pilot saves lost couple stalked by large crocodile in outback
A pair had "resigned themselves to dying" after their 4WD was washed away and they were stranded in 40-degree heat.
No contact yet as investigators probe fire cause, principal says
Papanui High School students were among those evacuated from the fire area but the school hasn't been approached.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio
New firearms registry a factor in sharp rise in privacy breaches by police
Breaches of people's private information have almost doubled in number, to close to 500.
Fire crews battling wildfire in Canterbury
Fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours. Fire and Emergency's Canterbury District… Audio
