Emergency Services
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
Scrub fire grows in Canterbury
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. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Person in serious condition after truck collides with vehicle in Kumeū
Emergency services are currently working to clear the scene but motorists are advised to expect delays.
Motorbike rider a repeat offender hours after first arrest
Police were stunned after a man allegedly committed the same driving offences he had been arrested for earlier in the day.
Fire danger heating up with restrictions across NZ
With temperatures hitting 30C in parts of the country this week, Fire and Emergency is urging people to be extra cautious about starting fires.
FENZ investigates Dunedin house fire
Fire and Emergency was called to the single-storey property on Travis Street just after 6.30pm on Sunday.
Outdoor fires banned in Hauraki Gulf, Otago
The fire risk is increasing in parts of the country as vegetation starts to dry out.
'Acrid smoke' and explosions before fire, resident says
Thick black smoke "filled the air" and "endless sirens" could be heard, witness says. Audio
Auckland house fire caused by charger from Temu
Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu. Risk… Audio
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in South Auckland
Hyperion Drive, in Randwick Park, has reopened after a fatal crash on Sunday morning.
Man in critical condition following serious incident in Porirua
Emergency services were called after he was found injured at a property in Elsdon this morning.
Multiple injuries after jetboat flips on Rakaia River
Four people were flown to hospital by helicopter, with one suffering serious injuries.
Rāhui placed at Waipu following river death
Emergency services were called after a woman's friends observed her entering the water, but not returning.
Body of woman missing in Waipu River found
The body of a woman missing near the mouth of the Waipu River in Northland has been found, police said.
Fatal crash in Papakura
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Papakura, Auckland.
