Emergency Services
Holiday road toll reaches double digits
The holiday road toll has moved to 10 after a person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 69 in Inangahua in Buller last night.
Woman survives falling 30m onto rocks at Waiheke Island
A woman has survived falling 30 metres onto rocks while exploring Waiheke Island coastline yesterday afternoon.
Scrub fire in Marlborough called suspicious
A scrub fire that broke out in Marlborough's Wairau Valley is being treated as suspicious, firefighters say.
'Not the time to be setting off fireworks' - Fire and Emergency plea for the New Year
Large vegetation fires at Pegasus Beach and Te Mata Peak last year and fires in Central Otago earlier this month were caused by fireworks, says Fire and Emergency.
Jetskier saves three people after kayak overturns off Māhia Peninsula
The rescue serves as a warning to take water safety seriously, says a local police officer.
One dead after quad bike accident in Marokopa - police
A woman has died after a quad bike accident in Marokopa this afternoon.
Two hospitalised after quad bike accident in Waimārama
Two people are in hospital in a serious condition after a quad bike crashed in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.
Pukekohe fatal house fire: Drone used as police, fire officers investigate cause of Boxing Day death
A neighbour of a Pukekohe house where a person died in a devastating Boxing Day fire says a "really lovely" couple lived at the property.
False alarm over gas leak at Auckland Hospital
Fire crews have left Auckland Hospital after responding to reports of a possible gas leak.
Investigations underway into Auckland blaze that left one dead
Fire investigators will be attending the scene of an Auckland blaze this morning where a person died last night.
Serious crash in Canterbury closes road
A Canterbury road will be closed for several hours after a serious crash this evening.
200 fire hotspots found on Matakana
Firefighters say they will be at the scene of blaze on the island for days to come.
Christmas Day water rescues: 'It's disappointing when people don't take our advice'
Swimmers are being urged to follow safety advice at the beach, after lifeguards performed 13 rescues and 10 assists on Christmas Day alone.
Two hospitalised after water incident at Ōtaki Beach in Kāpiti Coast
Two people have been hospitalised after a water incident at Ōtaki Beach in Kāpiti Coast on Monday evening.
Efforts to dampen Matakana Island blaze hotspots continue
The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has already burnt through more than 37 hectares of scrub and pine slash.
Skyrocketing false fire alarms may be costing up to $40m
FENZ data shows 40 percent of fire alarms attended this year were false alarms - up from 34 percent in 2019.
Homicide inquiry begins after death of man allegedly assaulted in Hastings
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in the early hours of Wednesday.
Police name victim shot at party, reveal brother also seriously hurt
The man fatally shot at a Lower Hutt birthday party was 39-year-old Rawiri Zane Wharerau, police say.
Second person dies in hospital after Rotorua crash
A second person has died after a crash in Rotorua.
One killed in Rotorua crash
Emergency services were alerted to the fatal crash on State Highway 30 in Owhata.