Emergency Services
How to stay safe and what to know about closures, cancellations, evacuations
Warnings are covering huge parts of the country.
'Worst I've ever seen': Canterbury small town battles flooding
Doyleston residents describe the scenes of flooding in the town of a few hundred people.
Senior doctors go on strike
Senior doctors across New Zealand are striking on Thursday, resulting in the delay or cancellation of more than 4000 surgeries. Palmerston North ED Doctor Thomas Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Selwyn district under state of emergency due to heavy rain
The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Red wind warning issued for Wellington
Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn after heavy rain
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Health NZ on senior doctors strike
More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Staff shortages cause senior doctor to join strike action
A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Audio
Heavy rain continues to fall in Canterbury
Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio
Senior doctors to walk off the job over stalled pay talks
About 5000 senior doctors are walking off the job on Thursday for an unprecedented 24-hour strike from 1201am until 1159pm Friday in protest at their stalled pay talks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Canterbury
Emergency officials say the storm lashing Canterbury is forecast to bring up to three times the amount of rain as the region would usually see in a month. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Person seriously injured after car fire inside shed at wreckers
Fire and Emergency said the fire was now extinguished and three fire trucks and one support vehicle remained onsite.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Audio
Man rescued after jumping from Waiheke Island ferry into harbour
The passenger was travelling from Waiheke Island to Auckland.
Fire and Emergency urgently restarting work on plan to replace big-ladder trucks
One truck broke down in Auckland last week, stranding firefighters above scorching flames. Audio
Three people taken to hospital after car and train crash
Police said the crash happened on High Street in Balclutha this morning.
FENZ working to replace big-ladder fire trucks
FENZ moved to urgently restart a group working on a strategy for big-ladder trucks, just before one broke down in Auckland last week, stranding firefighters above scorching flames. Phil Pennington… Audio
Women's Refuge receives much-needed funding boost
The government is allocating $540,000 towards Women's Refuge from the mental health and addiction innovation fund.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio
