Emergency Services
One dies after Hamilton carpark crash
One person has died after a crash at a carpark in Hamilton.
Northland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire, sparking smoke alarm warning
A fire that destroyed a family's home and left a woman and three children in hospital could have turned into an "absolute tragedy", a top firefighter says.
From trampers and hunters, to natural disasters - 90 years
Today marks 90 years of New Zealand's Land Search and Rescue.
From its early beginnings, the organisation has saved thousands of lives and has grown to cover our entire nation.
Land Search and… Audio
One dead after crash in Waikato, road to be closed 'for hours'
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash at Ohinewai, north of Hamilton.
More asbestos found at central Auckland fire station
New testing has found a third lot of asbestos at Auckland's main fire station.
Caravan involved in serious crash blocking SH1 north of Taupō
Emergency services are working at the scene of a serious crash north of Taupō involving a caravan and they warn motorists to expect delays.
Sgt Ratana: Man denies murdering London police officer
A man has denied murdering New Zealand-born Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana, who was shot dead while on duty in south London.
FENZ promises more work on local planning this year
Local advisory committees are meant to play a key role in getting communities the emergency response resources they need.
Part of Auckland's Northwestern motorway closed after crash
Police have closed part of a major motorway in Auckland after a serious crash.
Arrests after shots fired at police in Hamilton
Two men have been arrested after police say shots were fired at officers in Hamilton.
Hundreds of bikes cause havoc on Auckland roads
Hundreds of different types of motorbikes have been spotted disrupting traffic on Mount Wellington Highway this afternoon.
Fire and Emergency knew about asbestos in Auckland station
Fire and Emergency knew for two years about asbestos in its Auckland Central Fire Station, which had to be evacuated after dust during renovation tested positive.
'Officers were put at risk': Police Association says lack of protective gear 'unacceptable'
The Police Association says officers were needlessly put in danger when they were sent to evict the Parliament protesters last year without enough protective equipment. Audio
Wairoa floods: mayor pushes for inquiry
A month after the Wairoa mayor Craig Little asked the Hawkes Bay Regional Council to launch an inquiry into the February floods he's still waiting for an official response. Up to 400 homes on the… Audio
Pump failure at food market blaze 'could have been catastrophic'
Problems experienced by firefighters attending Lower Hutt's Alicetown Foodmarket shows the FENZ fleet is ageing, a union says.
Residents can't return to apartment building due to fire damage
Structural engineers and Auckland Council staff are assessing a retail and apartment building in Newmarket after a main beam was damaged in a fire.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Auckland's North Shore
The pedestrian was taken to hospital in a critical condition but has since died.
Protesters blocking roads could face 14 years jail, police warn
Disruptive protests blocking traffic are dangerous for drivers and protesters and anyone taking part could face up to 14 years in jail, police say.
Police seek man in grey patch-style jumper after robbery
Police investigating an armed bank robbery are searching for a man wearing a distinctive grey patchwork hoodie.
Weather calm before Kapiti tornado hit - witness
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has described the damage done by a tornado in Paraparaumu, north of Wellington, before dawn this morning.
Assistant Commander of the Wellington fire Brigade, Stephen… Audio
