Emergency Services
MPs in Parliament acknowledge fatal Loafers Lodge fire
Political leaders addressed Parliament this afternoon, acknowledging the loss of life, those left displaced, and the dedicated work of police, fire and medical staff at the tragic scene at Loafers… Audio
Wellington hostel fire: Luxon offers 'thoughts and prayers' to victims and families
Politicians visiting the scene of the fire in Wellington today have praised first responders and signalled inquiries into regulations could come at a later stage.
Wellington mayor on hostel fire
As many as 10 people are dead after a fire broke out overnight at the Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at the 92 bed-hostel in Newtown just after… Audio
Auckland police find bike linked to seriously injured man
The bicycle was being ridden by a man who was found seriously injured in Grey Lynn nearly two weeks ago.
Hostel fire: 11 people remain unaccounted for - FENZ
Max Towle speaks with Brendan Nally, deputy national commander at Fire and Emergency. Audio
Residents flee hostel blaze in darkness
The death toll of a major fire in a Wellington hostel is still uncertain, as Police wait to access the building. Police say up to 10 people have died in the blaze that broke out at Loafers Lodge in… Audio
Up to 10 dead after fire in Wellington
There may be up to 10 people who have died in a hostel fire early this morning in Wellington.. Police say they cannot be more specific at this time. The fire ripped through the four-storey Loafers… Audio
Wellington Fire: Number of fatalities expected to rise
Multiple people are dead after a fire overnight in a 92 room hostel in the Wellington suburb of Newtown. The alarm was raised of a fire at the Loafers Lodge hostel just after midnight. Fire and… Audio
Firefighters believe multiple deaths after Loafers Lodge fire
Fire fighters believe a number of people have died in a blaze that tore through a hostel in the Wellington suburb of Newtown overnight. More than 50 people were rescued, including at least five taken… Audio
Wellington mayor on Wellington hostel fire
There are warnings of multiple fatalities after a fire overnight in a 92 room hostel in the Wellington suburb of Newtown. Fire and Emergency district manager Nick Pyatt says this is a worst nightmare… Audio
Police investigate Ruakaka property
A home in Northland is under guard this morning as police investigate a double homicide on the property.
RNZ reporter Amy Williams was in Ruakaka and spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
'Once in a decade fire' - Wellington Fire chief
Multiple people are believed to be dead after a fire overnight in a 92 room hostel in the Wellington suburb of Newtwon. The fire at the Loafers Lodge hostel just after midnight. Fire and Emergency… Audio
'Once in a decade fire' - WGTN Fire and Emergency
People remain unaccounted and the fire service say there are likely to be multiple fatalities after a fire took hold at a 92 room hostel in the Wellington suburb of Newtown overnight.. Five people… Audio
Wellington hostel fire puts five in hospital
Some residents remain unaccounted for after a large fire in a 92-room hostel in Wellington overnight.Fire and Emergency received a phone call at 12:25pm alerting to them to the fire at Loafers Lodge… Audio
Wellington's Loafers Lodge on fire
We begin in Wellington, where a number of people are unaccounted for after an overnight fire. Morning Report producer Denise Garland was on the scene and Nathan Rarere talked to her just prior to… Audio
Timeline for moving downed container ship 'challenging'
A risk assessment is continuing today as to how to bring a troubled ship to safety. Singaporean container ship, The Shiling, lost power and steering off Farewell Spit on Friday. It has since been… Audio
Northland coast boat rescue: Chopper hoists elderly patient from vessel 240km northeast of Bay of Islands
An elderly passenger has been winched from a boat far out at sea in a mission described by rescuers as "extremely challenging".
Jet boat rolls in Canterbury, injuring three
At least three people have been injured after a boat rolled on Canterbury this afternoon.
Gang members flood into Palmerston North after death
Police have named a man killed in a suspected homicide in Palmerston North, as gang members congregate in the city.
Firefighters' air tank filling equipment contaminated with asbestos
The discovery has shut down air filling at Auckland City fire station, and it has withdrawn all its breathing apparatus tanks.
