Emergency Services
Millions across Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall between Friday night and Saturday morning. Vincent Smith lives just north of Brisbane in… Audio
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
Papakura recycling plant's latest fire extinguished
The fire at the metal recycling plant in the Auckland suburb of Papakura has been extinguished. It started on Wednesday afternoon, thick, black smoke billowing from the fire causing an... Audio
No one involved in fatal Auckland triple-car hit and run comes forward
A month on, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Community emergency hubs set up to help in Wellington quake
In a natural disaster damaged infrastructure and an overwhelming demand for official help can mean communities have to look after themselves for a while. This week, in Wellington, officials are trying… Audio
Child goes on 27km 'adventure'
A 10-year-old boy who took himself on a 27km "adventure" almost sparked a search and rescue mission.
Out-of-control rubbish burning caused Waipoua river fire
Last week, residents were evacuated from Waipoua Settlement in Northland as the blaze threatened over 20 homes.
Residents across Goodna and Logan fear repeat of devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred looming off the Queensland coast, residents prepare for the worst.
'More steam than smoke': Firefighters still at scene of metal recycling plant fire
The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
Firefighters battle fire at recycling yard in Papakura
Fire and Emergency has worked through the night to monitor a fire at a metal recycling plant in Papakura. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington commuters stopped as dramatic arrest carried out
Armed police have surrounded a car in central Wellington and taken a man into custody.
Queensland supermarket shelves stripped as millions brace for cyclone
Queenslanders are heeding warnings to stock up on essentials as the region prepares for the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Residents return, clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire
A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.
Unexplained death in Morningside not suspicious
Police were called to a property on Don Croot Street after a woman was found unresponsive at about 9.15pm on Friday night.
Roxburgh Town Hall fire cause remains unknown
However the blaze that also destroyed the building's 128-year-old cinema isn't thought to be suspicious.
Two remain in hospital following Auckland altercation
The incident, on Kutukutu Street at about 7.50pm, left three people in hospital with injuries the police said were 'consistent with stab wounds'.
Five-vehicle crash, one towing a boat, blocks key Auckland motorway
A multi-vehicle crash, including one towing a boat, is causing traffic delays on an Auckland motorway.
Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades
Around 2000 people fled areas around the northern Japan city of Ofunato, while more than 1200 evacuated to shelters, according to officials.
SH2 reopens following crash near Carterton
Police said one person received serious injuries.
Waipoua fire: Tāne Mahuta safe, residents allowed back home
The Waipoua River fire remained at 91 hectares with a 5.8km perimeter.
