Emergency Services
'It's affecting our image': Firefighters' angst over union signs on trucks
The signs - such as ones saying 'dire emergency' - have been emblazoned on trucks and fire stations for months.
Police back recommendations for overhaul of 111 emergency call system
A report by an Australasian group says it is an old, fragmented system that it is hindering the response to routine emergencies and large disasters.
Rapid rise in calls on falls concerns St John
The number of Kiwis needing an ambulance after suffering a fall increased to more than 50,000 last year. Audio
Pressure grows to fix 111 system, with 1958 model still in use
The system still runs on an operating model set up in 1958, and a public safety working group says it hinders emergency responders.
Who knew what before the Mt Maunganui landslide?
A week after six people were killed at the beachside campground, questions remain on who knew what, when, and what action could or should have been taken.
Mayor confirms council staff were at Mount Maunganui fatal slip
There have been several accounts of warnings that were made to Tauranga City Council and other agencies about landslips at Mauao in the hours before the tragedy. Audio
Firefighting training containers to be replaced over toxic smoke concerns
Recruits have been shuttled to Auckland Airport's live training site since trainers slapped a safety notice on the containers last September.
Breaking down the damage caused by last week's deadly storms
Homes were evacuated, floods covered districts, and slips blocked roads and took lives. RNZ looks at just how devastating last week's storm was.
Tears shed for Mount Maunganui missing teen at Auckland's Domain
About 100 people came together to mourn Sharon Maccanico, one of six people missing after the slip at a holiday park last week.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Tākaka
A scene examination has been completed at the property.
Stink news - 500 litres of human waste spills onto Canterbury highway
SH1 near Geraldine is down to one lane after a truck carrying port-a-loos crashed, sending hundreds of litres of human waste across the road.
FENZ warned of slip near camp almost four hours before deadly landslide
No crew was sent out, but FENZ says it told Tauranga City Council as the owners of the camp immediately. Audio
Person dies in 'serious' Whangārei crash
Three other people have been taken to hospital, police say.
Was the tragedy in Mt Maunganui really "unprecedented"?
We're starting our first show of 2026 looking at the tragic events at Mt Maunganui. While lots of locals are still in a state of shock and sadness over the deadly landslide, for some that's turned to… Audio
Fire sends up orange glow near Whanganui's port
Firefighters are battling a scrub fire near the Whanganui River mouth that was visible across much of the city.
Onehunga Mall fire sends plumes over Auckland
The blaze, across multiple properties, triggered warnings for people in the area to stay inside and close windows and doors.
Recovery halted at Mount Maunganui landslide: What we know
All recovery work has come to a stop after geotechnical experts spotted a crack in the hillside, bringing risks of further landslides.
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Blenheim, police say.
Smoke seen rising over Mount Wellington, firefighters battling hotspots
Nearly 30 firefighters were called to a scrub fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington.
Mt Maunganui victims: Friends mourn pair who spent every summer at site
Susan Knowles and Jacqualine Wheeler, both 71, are unaccounted for following the landslide, along with four others.
