Emergency Services
Car fire may have spread to house
Firefighters remain at a rural property south of Auckland, after a large house fire overnight.
NEMA launches campaign to get people to act fast in a disaster
The National Emergency Management Agency wants people to act fast in a disaster, not wait for official warnings. NEMA's Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Canterbury scrub fire continues to burn after two days
The fire broke out near Sheffield on Saturday night.
Police probe man's death in Rotorua at the weekend
The man was brought into Rotorua Hospital by four others on Saturday night after being found critically injured on the roadside.
Bruised and broken - New Zealand's silent crisis
More funding has been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations.
The hidden epidemic in Kiwi homes
More funding's been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations Audio
One airlifted to hospital after Bay of Plenty helicopter crash
Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an aviation incident in Matatā at about 3.15pm Sunday.
Firefighters contain 60 hectare scrub fire in Canterbury
Three helicopters were brought in to battle the blaze on the Waimakariri riverbank, near the Canterbury town of Sheffield.
Motorcyclist in hospital after collision with car
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Onehunga.
Firefighters extinguish fire at Auckland's Westgate Mitre 10
Firefighters responded to a large fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.
Search resumes for beekeeper missing on West Coast
Roy Arbon, known for his role in two of New Zealand's worst tragedies, went missing during a solo tramp near Greymouth. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
Surge in house fire deaths over alternative heating methods
In the past year, 17 people have died in avoidable house fires, compared to 13 in a typical year. Audio
FENZ attribute cost of living crisis to high house fire fatalities
Deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years. FENZ Risk Reduction and Investigations Manager Pete Gallagher spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Person dies after vehicles collide on Canterbury's SH1
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Search for white SUV after cyclist hospitalised in hit-and-run
The cyclist was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the incident.
Southern roads closed after serious crashes on SH8, SH1
One person has died following the two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna around 4.50pm.
Tramper rescued from Tongariro 'knows he had a close call'
Despite recent heavy snowfall and freezing conditions, the man didn't have any food or shelter with him.
Professional firefighters' union members reject latest pay offer
But Fire and Emergency says it believes the offer is "fair" balancing staff's cost of living pressures alongside the agency's fiscal pressures.
Serious crash blocks SH2 in Papamoa Beach
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
