Emergency Services
Man dies in workplace incident in Gore
A man has died following an incident at a workplace in Gore this morning.
Firefighters to begin industrial action
Firefighters are launching industrial action on Monday, in a push for safer working conditions and higher wages.
Fire and Emergency spends $160,000 to replace withdrawn fire hose
Fire and Emergency is having to buy $160,000 of new hose to replace lightweight hoses that firefighters refuse to use.
Red thunderstorm warning lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton, Wairarapa
The red severe thunderstorm warning has lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton and Wairarapa, but no one is clear of the danger yet.
A watch is still in place for much of the country.
MetService meteorologist… Audio
Severe weather hits Wellington region
The Kāpiti Coast is experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rain, after having spent yesterday afternoon cleaning up from a tornado which damaged several homes, cars and businesses.
Wellington Region… Audio
More wild weather headed to Wellington
Another storm system is about to hit Kapiti Coast after more wild weather overnight following yesterday's tornado.
Several homes were in it's path, tearing down fences, ripping off parts of roofs and… Audio
Newlands shooting: Man who died was Aucklander Samuel Fakalago
Police have confirmed the name of the 30-year-old who they fatally shot after a family harm incident on Tuesday.
Police appeal for sightings of dog walker who died in Wellington reserve
The public's help is being sought after a man died in a reserve in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah yesterday.
Firefighters attend small electrical fire at PWC Tower
Firefighters were called to Auckland's second tallest building tonight after an alarm was activated.
Man dies after being shot by police in Wellington
The man made several threats to police and tried to barricade himself in a property with a woman, police say.
Evacuations after possible gas leak in Whanganui
Reports of a possible gas leak in Whanganui prompted a warning for people to avoid the intersection of Campbell and Ingestre streets.
Helicopter helps extinguish Oamaru scrub fire
Firefighters have used a helicopter to help put out a scrub fire on the outskirts of Oamaru in North Otago.
Woman who died in Rotorua crash was off-duty police officer
A woman who died in a crash near Rotorua yesterday was an off-duty police officer.
Concerns probe of police bias may not lead to meaningful change
The release of a police progress report on bias is being met with muted approval, but fears remain the exercise could come to nothing.
Volunteer firefighters support recall of 'not fit for purpose' fire hoses
Volunteer firefighters say they support withdrawing a new type of fire hose that has been failing.
Union accuses FENZ of moving too slow on hose trouble
The fire-fighters' union says Fire and Emergency has been far too slow to act over a poor functioning hose.
At a recent fatal house fire in New Plymouth, firefighters searching for people inside the… Audio
Urgent recall on fire hoses after crew's water cut out in burning house
It's been revealed New Plymouth firefighters searching for occupants inside a burning house had to pull out when their hose failed on Friday.
Firefighters' hoses recalled
It's been revealed New Plymouth firefighters looking for people inside a burning house had to pull out when their hose failed on Friday.
They have since banned the hose, and that ban is now spreading… Audio
Ōtorohanga mayor on plea for missing Marokopa children
"We are beside ourselves with worry and need more than anything to know the kids are well." The mother of three children who've been missing in the bush along with their father for more than five… Video, Audio
Police putting pressure on warring gangs in Auckland - Coster
The Police Commissioner confirms leaders of the Tribesmen and Killer Beez have met as police work to de-escalate gang violence by wearing groups down. Audio