Emergency Services
Four people hospitalised following Taranaki car crash off bridge into river
Two people are in a serious condition and another two are in a moderate condition.
One dead, two critical after linked incidents in Rotorua
A homicide investigation has begun after a woman was found dead, and two others found at a different address in a critical condition.
Young child killed in fatal Māngere house fire
A police spokesperson said a scene examination was taking place at the house on Sunday.
Two Manurewa blazes treated as suspicious
Two separate fires in Manurewa in Auckland overnight are being treated as suspicious.
One killed in West Coast two-vehicle crash
The driver of one of the cars died at the scene, and the other was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
Fire and Emergency investigating fire at Auckland University student accommodation
Crews took about two hours to locate and extinguish the fire.
Hawkes Bay's newest firetruck named Judy Drench
Hawkes Bay Airport has got itself a flash new fire truck, and after weeks of deliberation in a competition to christen it with a name, the people have spoken. A panel of judges whittled down the 1500… Audio
Firefighting levy rises reduced for coming years
The Internal Affairs Minister says it is important Kiwis are not paying more than necessary for FENZ to maintain its high standards of frontline services.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Public rescue elderly driver trapped in dramatic crash
A van ran a red light, crashed and tipped over, crushing the driver's arm.
Transformer fire puts one in hospital
Fire and Emergency said the blaze was already out when they arrived.
Call for more protections at notorious Otago swimming spot
A coroner is calling for better protections for the public at a hazardous swimming spot in Glenorchy after two men drowned less than a week apart.
More strike action coming from under-strain ambulance staff
Frontline St John ambulance staff say the organisation is broken and on life support.
More strike action coming from ambulance staff
Frontline St John ambulance staff say the organisation is broken and on life support Audio
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
Teen hospitalised after reportedly being struck by vehicle during car meet
The 18-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious and faces a lengthy recovery.
'Auckland is turning a corner' - Luxon on drop in assaults
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.
St John ambulance workers set to strike again
Hundreds of ambulance officers will walk off the job for 24 hours on 27 and 30 September.
Police car in crash on SH1 south of Timaru
Hato Hone St John were alerted at 11.30am and sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the crash site.
