Emergency Services
Tongariro businesses hit as fire frightens off tourists
The fire burning in Tongariro National Park is now contained, but the after effects are still taking a toll on the tourist hotspot's economy. It's the second major fire in just a month -- the first of… Audio
'Heartbroken': Two killed in fire at Foxton Beach home
Police have confirmed the death of two people after a house fire.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time; The nurses union says people are waiting… Audio
Fire continues to burn at Tongariro National Park
A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time. Bubs Smith from Ngati Hikairo ki… Audio
Fears wind change could cause Tongariro fire to flare up
The blaze has burned through 322ha of alpine vegetation and was 50 percent contained on Monday night.
Tongariro blaze 50% contained, crews to work through the night
Firefighters say the fire has moved towards the area which was burnt last month, but a wind change forecast for the morning could cause flare ups. Audio
Wellington maritime police no longer operating 24/7
Wellington's maritime police are no longer responding 24/7 to help boaties in trouble or to respond to crimes on the water. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Four injured after vehicle hits tree in Whatatutu
Two people suffered moderate injuries and two minor, after a vehicle hit a tree on Mangamaia Road
Two people hospitalised after jetboat crash
The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship at Featherston.
One person injured after Waikawa housefire
Fire and Emergency said the fire was contained to the top floor of the two-storey house.
Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station
An unknown chemical sent for recycling has injured two workers and forced the facility's closure.
'Deep regret': Childcare centre reacts after children suffer chemical burns
A chemical detergent was mistakenly poured onto a slide, leaving five children and two adults with injuries.
Childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
Seven people, including five children have been discharged from hospital in Christchurch.
Christchurch house, shed fire across two properties now under control
The shed fire spread to the neighbouring house, and sent plumes of black smoke across central suburbs.
Car ends up on side after crash in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Nelson Street about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash involving four vehicles.
Seven injured after crash between car, van in Auckland
One person is in serious condition
Person dies after truck crash north of Dannevirke
Fire and Emergency says its crews helped free the driver who was trapped.
Suspicious fire engulfs multiple trucks overnight
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill's Queens Park in the early hours.
Highway closed after two-vehicle crash
Three people suffered serious injuries in the incident.
