Emergency Services
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
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.
