Emergency Services
Missing tourist may be in the South Island
Elizabeth Wielga, 67, checked out of her accommodation in Tongariro on 30 August but did not check in for her flight out of Auckland that day.
Two people injured as two-car crash closes State Highway 2
Police said one person was seriously injured and another had moderate injuries after the two-car crash.
Fire and Emergency runs out of money for lifesaving gas monitors
It has equipped 51 of NZ's busiest fire stations so far, but lacks funding for another 49. Audio
FENZ runs out of money for gas monitors
Fire and Emergency has run out of money to give firefighters more lifesaving gas monitors with the project only half done. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn, Auckland
A person at the scene told RNZ her nephew has been shot dead, while police are still looking for a suspect.
Missing: Have you seen Elizabeth Wielga?
Police are calling for sightings of Elizabeth Wielga, who was last seen in the Tongariro area, while visiting from Australia.
Pilot injured in small plane crash near Kaikohe
A pilot has been injured in a microlight crash near Kaikohe, in the Far North, while a worker in Whangārei has been critically injured.
Road near Auckland Airport closed after crash
Police say they have closed a Papatoetoe road after a pedestrian was hit by a car.
How gangs get guns: What are straw buyers and how do they work?
Almost 40 people have been busted onselling guns, including former gun store employees - and many are going to gangs. Audio
Waipara blaze still burning after almost a week
Firefighters battling a blaze in Waipara say overnight rain has both helped and hindered their cause.
Multiple services cancelled on Auckland Rail network
Major problems on the Auckland Rail network on Wednesday morning with a lot of services cancelled and significant delays on all lines. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Crews manage to contain forestry block fire in Canterbury
A prohibited fire season has been declared for the Canterbury District due to the weather conditions.
Waipara fire: Blaze expected to grow overnight amid windy weather
Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire in North Canterbury
Waipara fire: Crews expect to be at scene for remainder of week
Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio
Fire crews fight forest fire in North Canterbury
Warm, dry and windy weather is fuelling an out-of-control forest fire in Waipara, North Canterbury. Incident Commander Des Irving spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Waipara wildfire spreading again as winds pick up
Firefighters are "putting all our resources into bringing the fire under control".
Child critically injured in 'violent altercation'
A child and two adults were all hurt and a person has been taken into custody.
Concerns raised about crew of barge that ran aground
Concerns had been raised about the Manahau's crew and flag before it came ashore at Carters Beach.
FENZ still putting out wildfire near Waipara
Fire and Emergency says two helicopters have been dispatched to a wildfire in Canterbury.
Body found off Kaikōura coast
A man's body was spotted off the coast of the Haumuri Bluffs yesterday by a group of fishermen, police say.
