Emergency Services
Man who died fishing at Lake Benmore named
Anthony Otworowski, 63, of Australia has been named as the person who died at Lake Benmore.
Truck crash closes Hawke's Bay expressway
The Hawke's Bay Expressway will be closed northbound until this evening, after a truck hit the barrier this morning. The Hawke's Bay Expressway will be closed northbound until Friday evening,...
South Island firefighters to show off skills in Mataura
South Island firefighters are set to show off some of the skills that have enabled them to beat back the major fires they've faced this summer.
They'll do it at what's known as the South Island… Audio
Fire and Emergency warns 12.8% levy rise won't be enough
The levy on vehicle, house and other property insurance is set to rise by 12.8 percent in July - the first rise in seven years.
Missing tramper found after almost 3 days in Tararua Ranges
The son of a missing tramper in dense Tararua Ranges says he trusted his intuition and separated from Search and Rescue finding his dad less than an hour later.
Seventy-two-year-old Brent Harrison… Audio
Three injured, one seriously, in Christchurch apartment blaze
Fire-proof walls helped contain a major blaze in an apartment unit in Christchurch, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
Fire breaks out in Christchurch apartment building
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition and two others were injured in a fire in an apartment building in Christchurch.
Emergency services received reports of an apartment fire… Audio
Long-distance walking challenge highlights earthquake risk
To prepare for a big earthquake, Wellington Regional Emergency Management (WREMO) is hosting its Long Walk Home. WREMO's Dan Neely spoke to Jesse. Audio
Police negotiating with armed man in Hutt Valley
An armed standoff is underway in the Hutt Valley north of Wellington where police are negotiating with a man who is refusing to give himself up.
The incident on High Street in Avalon, saw a number of… Audio
Shock as two killed in rally crash
The motorsport community is in shock and grieving after two competitors died on Sunday during a road rallysprint race in Northland.
Amberley fire brigade raises more than $100,000 for charity
Amberley's Fire Brigade raised more than $100,000 for youth mental health charity, 'I Am Hope', at the weekend.
A dozen of the brigade's volunteers swam for 24-hours, after barely catching their… Audio
Community leaders push for local emergency hubs in Hawke's Bay
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, dozens of rural Hawke's Bay communities were cut off, leaving them without power, communications, and enough food and water.
It was scary and it's prompted community… Audio
One killed in Kerikeri crash
One person died in a serious crash in Northland on Sunday afternoon.
Port Hills: Small crew keeping fire from reigniting
Firefighters are still working on hotspots around the Christchurch Adventure Park to stop the Port Hills blaze from reigniting.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in western Bay of Plenty
A person has died and another is in a critical condition after a crash on State Highway 2.
Police seeking more information after mayday call in Dunedin
Police say they have not found who made a mayday call in Dunedin this afternoon and are asking the public for help.
Port Hills: FENZ crews still putting out 'deep-seated' fires
Fire crews have been digging out and extinguishing hot spots identified by drones in the Christchurch Adventure Park.
Pohutakawa tree stops woman getting to ambulance
There's a giant pohutakawa tree growing on a council berm outside Colin Harvey's place. Over time one of its substantial branches has grown across his driveway to the point it's blocking some access… Video, Audio
Fire risk still high in Port Hills as crews dampen down blaze
If the fire flares up again, it will spread quickly, firefighter says.
Skodas used by police recalled over fire risk concerns
The Skoda Superb, recently adopted by police, has been hit with a nationwide recall notice over an issue that can lead to heightened fire risk.
