Emergency Services
Body found in burnt-out shed
A body has been found after emergency services were called to a fire in Hoon Hay, Christchurch this morning.
More evacuations as Coromandel fire flares up
Homes have been evacuated as a wind change threatens more homes south of Whitianga.
Kayaker's body found in Lake Rotorua
The body of a kayaker who went missing yesterday has been found in Lake Rotorua.
Mt Maunganui ammonia leak cordon reduced
People are being allowed to return to their businesses after an ammonia leak at a cold-storage company in Mt Maunganui this afternoon.
Four seriously injured in Tongariro bus crash
Tourists from Britain and the United States are being treated at several North Island hospitals after their bus crashed in Tongariro Forest Park.
Man charged over Northland arson
A man has been charged with arson following a fire at Kelly's Bay in the Kaipara Harbour.
Chlorine spill closes supermarket
A supermarket north of Auckland has been evacuated after a chemical spill.
Surf lifesavers called out to road, farm emergencies
Surf lifeguards at some of the North Island's most popular beaches are increasingly being called out to other emergencies, prompting calls for greater support from local and central government.
Child impaled on school fence
Paramedics gave the boy anaesthetic and cut him free, after he was impaled on a metal fencepost.
Woman stranded on island lit fires, police say
A woman found stranded on Browns Island while a major fire burned had lit fires to get attention, police say. Video, Audio
Two dead in separate Bay of Plenty crashes
Two people have been killed in two separate road crashes in eastern Bay of Plenty overnight.
Paramedics refuse to wear uniforms in protest
A thousand paramedics will work in mufti over the next six days in protest at what they say is underfunding and an increased workload.
One dead in Waikato crash
One person has died after a car crash near Matamata in Waikato.
Swiss firefighters' alcohol ban goes up in smoke
Switzerland is easing an alcohol ban for volunteer firefighters, saying it had led to staffing shortages during crises.
Eight escape from Auckland house fire
Three adults and five children were lucky to escape with their lives when their Auckland house went up in flames, the fire service says.
Crash blocks State Highway 1 on Kapiti Coast
Drivers are being warned of delays after a three-car crash blocked State Highway One in both directions on the Kapiti Coast.
Nelson cafe blaze closes highway
More than 30 firefighters have doused a blaze that closed part of a Tasman district highway.
Man shot in the head with fishing bait launcher
An Oamaru man is in hospital after being accidentally shot in the head with a fishing bait launcher.
Police acknowledge letting down Kaitaia victim
It appears a Kaitaia woman's 111 call about being chased late at night wasn't dispatched to local police staff, Acting Area Commander of the Far North Police Riki Whiu says. Audio
Kaitaia woman says police didn't respond to 111 call
A Kaitaia woman was followed at night by a mystery vehicle, forcing her to rush home, lock herself inside and call 111. She stayed awake all night waiting for police, who never arrived. Audio