Emergency Services
Large fire breaks out at old industrial building in Motueka
Firefighters arrived at a factory fire in Motueka in the early hours of the morning to discover asbestos in the building.
Wānaka scrub fire not yet contained
A Central Otago fire is estimated to be burning through close to 200 hectares of regenerating bush with fire crews expected to remain on site overnight to monitor the fire.
Man found unresponsive has been identified after police appeal
Police circulated a photo of a towel thought to belong to a young man found unresponsive in the water, as they sought to identify him.
Kaimaumau wildfire: Lighter winds ease pressure on containment lines
Better than expected weather conditions have today helped the dozens of firefighters battling to control the Far North blaze.
Water-related death at Northland coastal settlement
The person was found unresponsive in the water early this evening.
Search for swimmer missing at Auckland beach paused
The middle-aged man was reported missing at Karioitahi Beach on Auckland's west coast last night.
Stress for residents as Kaimaumau fire continues to burn
The Kaimaumau fire is entering its fourth week burning, but residents say the event has brought them closer.
Coromandel lifeguard calls for caution after horror week
A lifeguard at Pauanui on the Coromandel Peninsula says people must be extremely careful, after three serious boat incidents there this week.
Drownings in New Zealand: A 'horrific, unprecedented loss of lives'
More than a dozen preventable drownings this holiday period have been described as an "absolute national tragedy" that puts the spotlight on education.
Boaties warned to get up to date with changing sea conditions
Coastguard New Zealand is calling on boaties to be vigilant around evolving sand bars after two separate boating accidents on the Coromandel Peninsula. Audio
New Plymouth fire damage could cost ratepayers thousands
A discarded cigarette butt is thought to have caused a scrub fire in New Plymouth, destroying about 1000 plants and a decade's worth of volunteer work.
Kaimaumau fire still burning after 20 days
20 days and 2, 400 hectares: the fire at Kaimaumau in the Far North is still burning. It's massive but fire crews are confident the tide is turning slowly. And as the days drag on, there are important… Audio
St John investigates after crash involving ambulance
An ambulance was damaged when it was hit by an unmarked St John vehicle on State Highway 1 near Pukeuri, north of Oamaru on 1 January.
Summer Hero: Firefighter Bobby Lamont
While most of you listening right now will be at the beach, camp ground or on a road trip to your next holiday destination... Many New Zealanders are still at work, doing the hard yards to keep us all… Audio
More than 50 firefighters tackling Far North blaze
Fire crews are confident about today's weather conditions as they continue to tackle the major blaze at Kaimaumau, in the Far North.
Firefighters wary of changing winds as Kaimaumau blaze burns on
Firefighters will be closely monitoring forecast northerly winds as they try to shore up containment lines around the Kaimaumau fire in Northland.
Person dies in Waikato dirt bike incident
Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident at a dirt bike park in Glen Murray, Waikato.
Extra firefighters arriving in Kaimaumau as residents told be prepared to move
Extra firefighters will be at the site of the Northland blaze near Kaimaumau today as easterly winds continue.
Residents return to their homes after fleeing scrub fire
All residents and visitors evacuated from Kaimaumau as a precaution this afternoon due to a scrub fire have now returned home.
Pilot seriously injured in hot air balloon accident
A hot air balloon's pilot was thrown from the basket during a rough landing near Ashburton, got caught in a rope and was dragged along the ground before the balloon came to rest.