Emergency Services
Person dies after falling off jetski in Northland
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the area after the incident just north of Ripiro Beach.
Person critically injured in Auckland kitchen fire
A person is fighting for their life after a blaze ignited in an apartment.
Farm shed fire in Tasman
Firefighters remain at the scene of a large shed fire in Tasman early on Saturday morning.
Neighbours wake to 'popping' as fire burns through roof
Images from the scene show the scorched roof after firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Police patrols have fallen in Auckland city, data shows
The number of foot patrols across the entire Auckland City police district dropped by 6 percent between October and April official police data shows. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 6 June 2024
On today's episode, X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden… Audio
Road funding cuts for emergency events: Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned NZTA's proposed policy changes would reduce emergency funding.
House destroyed in Hurunui fire
The fire has been extinguished and the precautionary evacuation notice has been lifted.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June 2024
On today's episode, the Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds, a survey by the… Audio
Survey finds 76 percent of mental health nurses received physical threats
A survey by the Nurses Organisation shows 76 percent of mental health nurses received a physical threat in the past 12 months, while over 40 percent said they'd been assaulted. Nurses Organisation… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June 2024
On today's episode, two people have been plucked from a fishing boat in a dramatic rescue on the Otago Peninsula, after breaking an election promise to deliver funding for 13 new cancer treatments in… Audio
Two people rescued from fishing boat in Otago
Two people have been plucked from a fishing boat in a dramatic rescue on the Otago Peninsula on Tuesday morning. Otago Regional Council Harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Tragedy leads to lifelong career for forensic expert
Thomas Coyle's best friend was murdered when he was a teen. His search for answers became a "turning point".
Conservation land damaged in Canterbury fire
The blaze reached 150 hectares at its height and there is still a high fire risk in North Canterbury.
Northland crash was fatal, police confirm
One person has been confirmed killed in a crash that blocked a road in Northland on Saturday evening.
South Island scrub fires now contained, but crews will monitor overnight
People evacuated from their homes are now being allowed back after hours of work from firefighters.
Road blocked in Kaikohe after car crashes into tree
Drivers on Te Pua Road in Northland are being told to take an alternative route.
One seriously injured in Ngongotahā crash
State Highway 36 north of Rotorua has reopened after an earlier crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Watch: Large smoke plumes from wrecking car yard fire
Fire and Emergency say the fire has now been contained but are advising people to "stay indoors with their windows shut" because of the smoke.
