Emergency Services
Firefighters contain blaze at Auckland car sales yard
Two firetrucks and a fire investigator remain at the scene.
Man falls three storeys from Auckland CBD car park, survives
A witness told RNZ he can still hear the sound of the man hitting the pavement.
Fire on historic ship likely caused by electrical fault
That led the investigation team to conclude an electrical fault was the most likely cause of the fire.
SH1 closed after pedestrian hit by truck
A crash between a truck and a pedestrian has closed State Highway 1 at Peketā, south of Kaikōura.
Woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run
Police are looking for the driver of a red ute after a hit-and-run in which a woman was seriously injured in Rotorua.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, the bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Telecommunications company Voyager says there… Audio
Body found in river during Canterbury search
Police say a body has been found in the Boyle River during a search and rescue operation.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Civil Defence on flooding threat from Tauranga-Taupō river
Emergency service staff are going door to door to people in the Oruatua/Te Rangiita area north of Tūrangi - asking residents to prepare to evacuate. Taupo Civil Defence Controller Hadley Tattle spoke… Audio
Tauranga-Taupō local on heavy rain in region
A worker at the Challenge Petrol station in Tauranga-Taupō says the river hasn't peaked yet but police and civil defence are both there. Jim Falla spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tauranga-Taupō River in flood after heavy rain
The bad weather lashing the country is bearing down on the Taupō Tūrangi region and the Tauranga-Taupō River is in flood. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio
Historic ship gutted by fire in Paihia
Demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt out wreck of an historic ship on the Paihia waterfront in Northland. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island… Audio
Historic ship in Paihia 90 percent destroyed by fire: FENZ
Fire and Emergency says an historic ship at the Paihia waterfront in Northland has been 90 percent destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning. Hamish Williams is the host and the creator of an RNZ podcast… Audio
Historic ship catches fire in Bay of Islands
The historic three masted ship, The Tui, has been engulfed in flames in Paihia in the Bay of Islands on Wednesday morning. Big Fish Bay of Islands' Derek Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pensioner saved from drowning after freak wave knocks him over
John Schofield was laying face down in the water after being knocked down by heavy swells while fishing near the mouth of Ōtaki River.
Woman attacked by dog at Auckland Botanic Gardens
The victim's daughter claims the dog's owners didn't stay with her mum as she bled out on the concrete path.
