Emergency Services
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.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, there's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff, employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the… Audio
Five dead in separate crashes this long weekend
With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.
Person dies in hospital after Port Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the scene following reports that vehicle had rolled on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road just after 6pm Friday.
Two dead following separate Northland, Waikato crashes
Two people have died in separate road crashes in Northland and the Waikato overnight.
Sirens, choppers, burnouts reported in Levin - again
Last year a gathering of more than 200 people and cars turned violent, with a crowd blocking the town's main street and projectiles thrown at police.
Road cordoned off by police near schools in Wellington
Police have cordoned off a section of road near a college and intermediate school, in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville.
Gang gathering prompts increased police for Hawke's Bay
Police have made plans to minimise any disruption to residents and holidaymakers.
69kg of drugs seized at Auckland Airport
A 22yo faces charges after nearly 18kg of meth was found in his bag.
One dead after truck and cars crash in Canterbury
St John said one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition.