Emergency Services
People seen walking on track before Port Hills fire
Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago.
The cause of the fire is not yet known… Audio
Person found dead after house bus fire
One person was able to escape unharmed but a second died in the blaze.
Neglected buildings causing concern for police
The Police Association says black mould and leaky ceilings in stations throughout the country are making it difficult for officers to do their jobs.
It says many buildings are a health and safety… Audio
12 percent of nursing workforce registers to work in Australia
More than 9000 Kiwi nurses, about 12 percent of the workforce, have registered to work in Australia in the last ten months.
Nurses have to sign up with Australia's registration body before applying… Audio
Ambulance availability cut back due to a budget blowout
A $5.5 million defecit in Hato Hone St John's finances has forced the ambulance service to cut back on its staff cover.
The charity does not expect its cuts to ambulance callouts will impact the… Audio
Residents on edge as Canterbury fires continue burning
The fire is contained in Waikari Valley, but while residents of the nearby North Canterbury town of Waipara are back home, they remain on high alert.
The 300-hectare scrub fire broke out on Sunday… Audio
Firefighters still tackling multiple fires in Canterbury
Firefighters are still wrestling with two major bushfires in Canterbury.
Fire and Emergency says about ninety firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire on Port Hills in Christchurch.
And… Audio
Firefighters tackling scrubfire in a Manawatū gully
Firefighters are battling a 10 hectare blaze in Manawatū, Fire and Emergency says.
'Good progress' on extinguishing hotspots in Port Hills fire today
A southerly wind change this evening is expected to help cool the land as crews continue to deal with the fire.
Patients could die if ambulances are cut down - Paramedics
Paramedics are warning patients could die if Hato Hone St John goes ahead with plans to take ambulances off the road, to avoid paying staff to cover for sick colleagues. The emergency ambulance… Audio
Basement fire that saw Treasury evacuated brought under control
The Terrace in central Wellington was closed for a short time this afternoon, as fire-fighters dealt with a blaze in the basement of Treasury.
Second Canterbury fire rips through 300 hectares
Another scary night for Canterbury residents who had to flee their homes as fire tore through the Waikari Valley. Flames ripped through 300 hectares of land overnight, threatening homes and property… Video, Audio
Waikari fire: Residents can return home tonight
The 300 hectare vegetation fire jumped its containment line this afternoon but firefighters have been working successfully to contain it again. Audio
40 hotspots keeping firefighters busy on Port Hills
More than 100 firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a vegetation blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills, but resources will be scaled back in the coming days. Audio
St John pulls ambulances off road to rein in costs
The ambulance workers' union says it's "unacceptable" cost-cutting is putting lives at risk.
Port Hills fire burns into sixth day
The Port Hills fire continues to burn into its 6th day.
The 650-hectare blaze is now contained but huge winds are expected Monday afternoon which could exacerbate hot spots.
Reporter Tim Brown spoke… Audio
Cost-cutting sees St John ambulances pulled off the road
Cost-cutting at St Johns Ambulance is resulting in ambulances being pulled off the road when staff are on leave or call in sick.
In a bulletin to staff on Friday, management said the service needs to… Audio
Firefighters battling two fires in Canterbury
Hot, windy conditions are forecast in Canterbury on Monday, pushing up the fire danger, as firefighters continue to battle two fires.
As crews work to dampen down hotspots in Christchurch's Port… Audio
Suspected gas leak closes Northland road
Station Road is closed to traffic and motorists are told to expect delays in the area.
