Emergency Services
Video shows flames raging in Bucklands Beach house, two people missing
Police are "urgently trying to locate the people unaccounted for", a spokesperson says.
'Just jamming up all the lockers' - new fire trucks don't fit rescue gear
The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.
Watch: Almost 30 cars, buses damaged in fire at property linked to cold case
At this stage there is no information to suggest the fire is related to the case, police say.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
Body found on Mt Taranaki after person reported missing
Police officers would be in the area on Wednesday, and possibly Thursday, as the body was retrieved.
Firefighters to strike in mid-October
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Three dead, dozens missing in Indonesia school collapse
The building suddenly gave way as the students from the Islamic school gathered for afternoon prayers.
Newest fire trucks too small to fit all lifesaving gear
The country's newest fire trucks can't be sent to rescue people from burning buildings or vehicle crashes because they are too small to fit all of the lifesaving gear. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Quarterly data for govt's mental health targets released
The latest quarterly data for the government's mental health targets is out on Wednesday, showing improvements in patients accessing timely primary or specialist mental health and addiction services… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
ED consultant says targets for wait times help whole hospital
An emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the whole hospital to get on board and help people move through faster. Hawke's Bay Hospital Emergency Consultant Scott Boyes spoke to… Audio
Some regions exempt from new earthquake building rules
Auckland, Northland and the Chatham Islands will be exempt from earthquake prone building rules because of the areas' low seismic risk, under changes announced by the Government yesterday. Auckland… Audio
Record number of emergency patients flood country's hospitals
Middlemore and Wellington have been among the hardest hit this winter.
Kiwis getting faster access to care: Health Minister
The health minister says New Zealanders are now getting more timely access to care. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Firefighters called to car fire on SH1, Wellington
The far right lane is open to traffic, but traffic is flowing slowly, police say.
Search for missing Christchurch teen continues
Marley is thought to be wearing black track pants and a dark-coloured hooded jersey.
Two seriously injured, as crash closes Victoria Road, Waikato
Emergency services are at the scene and early reports suggest serious injuries.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash on SH8
One person was airlifted to hospital and motorists are advised to expect delays after a vehicle left the road and crashed down a 25m bank, police say.
Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel opens after crash
The three-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 8:45am, police said.
