Emergency Services
Three dead after crash in rural Auckland
The triple-fatal crash happened on Masters Rd, Waiuku.
Person freed after crash between car and bus
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to Great South Rd in Ōtāhuhu on Tuesday afternoon.
Six fire trucks battle blaze in partly demolished building in Hastings
Six fire trucks are battling a blaze in Hastings at an old Watties-owned building that is under demolition.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15th July 2025
In today's episode, a man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland; The owner of New World and Pak'nSave… Audio
What is a flash flood and why are they so dangerous?
Explainer - Hundreds are dead or missing in Texas flash floods. The Tasman District has been hit hard. Why is flash flooding so hard to predict? Video
Two houses in Porirua evacuated due to slip
The Porirua suburb of Paremata didn't escape the wild weather of the last few days, with two houses being evacuated after a landslip on Sunday morning. Resident Dan Isaac spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Drop-in centre set up to help flood-affected locals in Motueka
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence will again be sending a helicopter up to assess and make contact with isolated households. Motueka Community Board deputy chair and co-ordinator for the local business… Audio
Aussie police recruiters say they're just making sure Kiwis know their options
Police recruiters will be in Christchurch and Auckland this month to host jobs and information sessions for the Northern Territory. Audio
'Is my house still standing?' Tasman residents battle to get home
Tapawera residents continue to grapple with flood devastation, with some yet to return home.
Person dead after concrete mixer crashes into house
Emergency services were to Auckland's Remuera after the truck tipped into a home.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Truck leaks diesel on roads from Wellington's city centre to Miramar and Kaiwharawhara
The clean-up is expected to take some time, police say.
Fire in Auckland's Avondale causes traffic delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays in Avondale on Monday morning due to a building fire in Great North Road. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
SH1 closed by crash near Moeraki, one dead in Canterbury
State Highway One has been closed by a serious crash near the Otago Moeraki Boulders, and a person has died after a crash near Christchurch.
Dovedale floods: No power, no water, and no way out
Bridges are gone, roads are destroyed, and some locals have been without water for over two weeks as flood recovery drags on.
War veteran's grandson reunited with medals after theft
A a parcel containing the medals was allegedly stolen from his mailbox.
Watch: Mārahau cut off after river floods settlement
Locals say a big clean-up is underway, after the river burst its banks.
Gas leak at Feilding house hospitalises couple
An elderly couple remain in hospital, after emergency services responded to a gas leak at a Manawatū home.
Slip undermines road in Muriwai, some properties evacuated
The landslide is now being assessed by a geotech engineer.
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged in blaze
Nobody was inside the building at the time of the fire.
