Emergency Services
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
Large fire forces evacuation of 50 homes in Canterbury
The large vegetation fire in West Melton has forced the temporary evacuation of about 50 homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Firefighters battle large fire west of Christchurch
Firefighters have been working through the night to keep a large fire in Canterbury from reaching homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Update on fire near West Melton, Canterbury
Reporter Keiller MacDuff is at the fire in West Melton - she updates Nathan on the latest. Audio
Choppers called in to fight huge Canterbury fire
About 50 firefighters have been tackling the blaze overnight, with reinforcements expected on scene at first light.
Bridge Hill fire hasn't grown despite strong winds - FENZ
Strong winds at a massive fire in the Canterbury high country have not caused any breakouts today, Fire and Emergency says.
Wilding pine control essential for preventing wildfires
A Canterbury official says the Bridge Hill fire would be much worse were it not for wilding pine control efforts.
Crews rush to fight Bridge Hill blaze before gale force winds expected
Winds in the Canterbury high country are expected to get to gale force overnight, making the job of battling a massive fire in the Canterbury high country more challenging for firefighters.
Castle Hill fire remains too difficult to contain
Some members of the public were reported on the fringes of the exclusion zone around the fire at Cave Stream and were removed from the area with the assistance of police. Audio
Crash kills motorcyclist near Lake Taupō
A person has died following a motorcycle crash on State Highway 32.
Three motorcyclists dead after crash near Taihape
SH1 has reopened in Rangitikei after four motorbikes and another vehicle crashed this morning.
FENZ update on Canterbury fire
Incident Commander Collin Russell is on the ground and has just had a briefing with fire crews overnight. He joins Susie with the latest. Audio
'Incredibly lucky': Four pulled from sea after getting caught in rip
The group - including three children - would likely have drowned if they hadn't been spotted, lifeguards say.
'At least seven days' more battling Bridge Hill blaze for fire crews
The wildfire in Canterbury high country has grown to almost 1000 hectares as firefighters work to bring it under control.
Temps rise, wind picks up, but fire crews hopeful
Firefighters plan to hit the Bridge Hill blaze hard over the weekend before conditions worsen next week.
Body found in water at Papamoa Beach
A police spokesperson said a person found the body at around 12.45pm.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
In today's episode, a large scrub fire in Canterbury has now doubled in size to nearly a thousand hectares, testing at a small free range chicken farm near Dunedin has not detected bird flu, Whakaata… Audio
Arthur's Pass deputy fire chief provides update on wildfire
Fire and Emergency says the wildfire near Castle Hill in Canterbury kept growing overnight and is not under control. Peter Neale runs the Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel and is the area deputy fire chief… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
In today's episode, a scrub fire burning at Bridge Hill in Canterbury has grown to 140 hectares in size, with State Highway 73 now closed between Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass, Police are… Audio
