Emergency Services
Teens missing in Upper Hutt bush found by hunters
Two teenagers missing overnight after a walk in Akatarawa Forest Park have been found safe and well.
Large fire burning in Kirwee
The Canterbury fire spanning at least 80 hectares is expected to get worse before it gets better Monday morning due to strong winds.
Incident Controller Graham Knight told Morning Report firefighters… Audio
Firefighters battle huge blaze in Canterbury
Firefighters in Canterbury have spent the night battling a huge forest fire which broke out near the small town of Kirwee.
Police evacuated houses on Old West Coast Road, and Selwyn District Council… Audio
The volunteers who risk their lives to save lives
When the text comes, these volunteers down tools to help strangers in their hour of need. But their numbers are shrinking. Audio
Diver dies at Ōakura Bay
Police say emergency services attempted to resuscitate the diver after they were pulled unresponsive from the water, but they died at the scene.
Fire crews respond to three Northland scrub blazes
Northland crews have been working to contain three scrub fires across the region.
Fire fears as warm air crosses Aotearoa at time of heightened risk
Fire and Emergency is urging the public to be cautious next week, warning fires could "start quickly, spread quickly, and pose a threat to life".
Helicopters, trucks attend scrub fire in Far North
Two helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are on their way to a large scrub fire near Doubtless Bay in the Far North.
Firefighters battle blazes in Auckland, Hikurangi
Firefighters on Sunday morning were dampening down hotspots at the scene of a house fire north of Whangārei.
Lack of trained security guards left some ED staff unsupported
Emergency department doctors say a lack of properly trained security staff over summer hindered rather than helped in the waiting rooms.
Hospital ED's received just under $6 million from the… Audio
Police may step back from family harm, mental health callouts
Police are looking for relief from growing pressure to attend non-crime events.
Next natural disaster could happen 'tomorrow', minister warned
The Emergency Management Agency says it can be easily overwhelmed with a moderate event.
One dead after water related incident at Cockle Bay
Emergency services were notified of a person found unresponsive in the water just after midday.
Human remains found by Porirua walking track
Police are now trying to identify the person.
Wellington street reopens after closure over 'item of concern'
The item found at a building on Brandon Street was later deemed not of concern, police say.
Compulsory police fitness test too hard, former cop says
The standard needs to change if police want to recruit and keep staff, an ex officer says.
Call for road safety-esque campaign for water safety
A water safety spokesperson wants to see the equivalent of a national road safety campaign targeting drowning prevention.
Large fire burns through 4ha of land in South Marlborough
A grass fire in Seddon which burnt across four hectares near the coast in South Marlborough has been contained.
Canterbury moving to prohibited fire season
Canterbury will move to a prohibited fire season from midnight Wednesday until further notice.
There have been several significant fires in the region in the past few weeks, including a number near… Audio
Fire safety checklists exposed as forgeries in Christchurch
Fire safety checklists at several buildings, including schools, in Christchurch have been exposed as forgeries.
The case shows up the risks the system of building warrants of fitness can be gamed… Audio