Emergency Services
Govt promises $63 million for Surf Lifesaving and Coast Guard over four years
The Government has promised to put $63 million into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the Coastguard over four years. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police hope to use new fingerprint tech on roadsides
Portable biometric recording devices or scanners have been used by UK and US police forces for more than a decade.
WorkSafe not prosecuting FENZ over Muriwai landslide deaths
WorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency over how two firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle, but will not prosecute.
Shortcomings found after two firefighters died in landslide
WorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency - or FENZ - over how two volunteer firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Gisborne mayor on NEMA review
An internal review into the National Emergency Management Agency's response to Cyclone Gabrielle says it was under-resourced and unprepared. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Emergency failures revealed in damning self-review
NEMA did not have enough trained staff when Cyclone Gabrielle hit - just one of a litany of failures a review has uncovered.
Has anything changed since the Loafers Lodge fire?
The hostel fire that killed five people a year ago today changed other residents' lives and prompted government rethinks.
Ohakea base back as back-up airport, with limitations
For the past few years, Ohakea did not have enough trained fire and rescue staff to be on hand 24/7 should a jet need to land.
Notifying ambulance of fatal fire delayed due to system outage
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes, but could not get in touch with ambulance staff through their usual internal system.
Police hunt for man with gun, school lockdown lifted
Armed police are trying to find a man involved in a firearms incident in Addington, Christchurch.
Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
The injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
'Gang numbers will fall': Commissioner announces new 'National Gang Unit'
Police are setting up frontline teams to tackle crime and intimidation by gangs, Andrew Coster has announced.
Police warning lifts for residents in East Coast township
Officers are looking for a person who fled after being signalled to stop.
Two young men killed in Auckland house fire
Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 May 2024
On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Audio
'Fully in shock': Passerby saves man at house fire that killed two
The father of the sole survivor broke down in tears as he spoke at the scene. Audio
Two dead after Auckland house fire
The family of the man seriously injured in an Auckland house fire where two people died have just spoken to media. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
79-year-old man killed in late-night crash in Northland
A 79-year-old man died at the scene after his vehicle crashed into a ditch south of Mangōnui.
Canterbury confident it's prepared for a major disaster
Those working in Canterbury's emergency management believe the region is prepared for and is capable of responding well to major events - at the level of Cyclone Gabrielle or larger. Niva Chittock… Audio
'Massive heart attack': Club rugby player collapses on field; wife gives CPR
Stunned spectators watched as a rugby player collapsed and was given CPR, including by his wife, during a match at the Silverdale Rugby Club on Saturday.
