Emergency Services
One seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Picton
Motorists have been asked to delay travel.
Large plume of smoke seen near Dunedin a controlled burn-off
A large plume of smoke seen south of Dunedin is not cause for concern, Fire and Emergency NZ say.
Man found in critical condition after shouts heard on street
A man has been left in critical condition after a serious assault in Warkworth, police say, and they want anyone with information about what happened to come forward.
Police retain information on number plate snaps
Police are refusing to release risk assessments around their tapping into automated number plate recognition cameras.
Volunteer firefighter made to feel like a 'villain' after laying complaint
"The complaints process was as distressing, if not more distressing, than the incident that led to the complaint in the first place." Audio
Firefighters hopeful culture of bullying and harassment can finally be sorted
"FENZ realise that change needs to happen," she said.
FENZ has not done enough to fix its bad culture, review finds
The Public Service Commission has found FENZ has not done enough to fix its bad culture, and stronger leadership is needed at all levels.
Government to scrutinise FENZ culture changes
Bullying and harassment victims are being traumatised by Fire and Emergency's complaints process.
An independent reviewer is recommending sweeping changes to change the culture and restore trust… Audio
Bullying victims at Fire and Emergency traumatised by complaints process
Changing the bullying culture at Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) requires every leader, and an independent and trustworthy complaints process - says an independent reviewer.
The latest… Audio
Fines revenue not reflecting rising numbers snapped by mobile speed cameras
Police using mobile speed cameras have caught twice as many people speeding this year compared with 2021.
NZ firefighters union set to vote on major pay settlement
New Zealand's firefighters' union looks set to vote in favour of a settlement that would see their pay increase by up to $20 thousand.
But firefighters say ratification of this agreement will just be… Audio
Firefighters agree to settlement with FENZ
After 18 months of at times heated negotiations, and two full strikes, firefighters are set to vote on a proposed settlement with Fire and Emergency.
It would see cumulative wage increases of up to… Audio
Firefighters could see $20,000 pay rise next year following strike action
The firefighters union and their employer have come to an agreement after months of strikes over pay and conditions. Their settlement includes a 22-24 percent pay rise over three years.
Child critically injured in Auckland house fire
A child is in Starship Children's Hospital with critical injuries following a house fire.
Search underway for missing diver in Wellington
Multiple agencies are searching for a person who failed to return from a free-dive in the Karaka Bay area.
One injured after Wellington crash involving car, pedestrian
A person has critical injuries after a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington.
Fire and Emergency warns of increasing fire risk in Southland
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to take extra care when lighting fires after several planned vegetation burns got out of control in Southland recently.
Body found after days of searching in Wairoa River
Police searching for a man who has been missing in the Wairoa River have found a body.
Motorcyclist dies after speeding, running red light and crashing, police say
A motorcyclist who was speeding and fled from police died after running a red light and crashing into a ute in the Auckland suburb of Takanini, police say.
What happened to the hunky NZ Firefighters Calendar?
The NZ Firefighters Calendar has been heating up Kiwi walls since 1990 and over the years has raised over $800,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. The calendar still exists, but recent editions have… Audio