Emergency Services
Paraglider critical after landing near Auckland lighthouse
A man is in critical condition after a paragliding accident in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland.
Diversions in place after serious crash in Timaru
Police were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash about 7.45pm.
Growing water fatalities: Rāhui in place at Goat Island
A popular Auckland swimming spot is asking holidaymakers to avoid the area while a rāhui is in place, following the death of a man yesterday morning.
Four people seriously injured in Rotorua crash
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 30 that has left four people seriously injured.
FENZ to investigate suspicious Far North bushfire
A bushfire in Whangaroa this afternoon is considered suspicious.
Lifeguards busy at Bethells Beach, missing boys located
Lifeguards sprung into action to help 31 people to safety at Bethells Beach west of Auckland yesterday, while further north two missing children were found.
Firefighters warn of 'spike day' blaze risk
Firefighters have responded to three fires around the country overnight, and are warning there could be more if people aren't careful.
WA couple killed in crash: Girl, 5, saved little brother trapped in car - relative
The Christmas Day accident killed their parents, described as looking 'exhausted' by the last person who likely saw them alive.
Driveway accident believed to have caused child's critical injuries
A child critically injured in a vehicle incident in South Auckland is believed to have been run over by a car backing out of a driveway.
Man dies at Auckland's Goat Island beach
A man has died after being found unresponsive on a popular Auckland beach this morning.
Several people believed to be seriously injured in Napier crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area after a crash in Maraenui, Napier.
Boat that caught fire and sank poses risk for other water users
Boaties near Kinloch Beach should watch out for debris after a vessel caught fire and sunk.
Southland man dies in rural workplace incident
A man has died in a workplace incident involving a tractor in Tuturau in Southland, police say.
Child rushed to Starship hospital in critical condition after being hit by vehicle
The child was injured at a residential property in Auckland's Manurewa.
Fireworks bans spark up around country for summer
Fireworks have been banned in more areas around the country as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.
Person dies after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
A person involved in a crash in Awahuri, near Palmerston North, this afternoon has died.
Restricted fire season begins in Coromandel, private fireworks banned also
Fire and Emergency is declaring a restricted fire season for the Coromandel from today.
Two injured after car goes up in flames following Canterbury crash
Two people with moderate injuries have been taken to Christchurch Hospital.
One person dead after truck crash on East Coast
A person involved in a truck crash on SH35 in Hicks Bay on the East Coast has died.
As hospitals fill with Covid-19 patients, surgeon warns against driving stupid
Our emergency departments are already bursting at the seams, Auckland City Hospital surgeon Li Hsee says. Audio
