Fire And Emergency
Bay of Plenty tsunami alert blamed on old IT system
Fire and Emergency say last night's accidental Tsunami warning was the result of an old IT system, that is no longer in use.
Sirens started sounding at about 9:15pm on Sunday from Te Puke to Waihi… Audio
Success for fire safety campaign about bird life
A fire safety campaign designed to pull at the heartstrings appears to have struck a chord with new New Zealanders. Fire and Emergency's education campaign, launched last month, uses posters kiwi, tui… Audio
Firefighters contain large forest fire in Napier
Fire fighters in Napier have now contained a large forest fire that doubled in size overnight. The blaze on Tangoio Settlement Road, that's been burning for almost 30 hours, grew to more than 300… Audio
Firefighters again able to pressure test fire hoses
Fire and Emergency NZ says new safety measures mean firefighters can once again pressure test fire hoses.
Suspicious fire at cafe on West Coast
Fire investigators will today head to the scene of a suspicious cafe fire, in Granity, on the West Coast.
Fire extinguished at Marlborough winery
Firefighters have put out a fire at a winery east of Blenheim this morning.
Fire-fighting effort hampered by drone sightings
Efforts to put out a large fire in Christchurch were hampered by reports of a drone being flown in the area. Two helicopters battling the fire near the township of Omarama were held up because of the… Audio
Fires close SH1 in Templeton, Christchurch
Multiple fires have closed State Highway One near Templeton in Christchurch, while hot wind is blowing smoke widely through the area. Fire and Emergency's North Mid Canterbury manager Mike Johns joins… Audio
Warnings of extreme fire risks
Northland is tinder-dry while Tasman and Nelson face the worst fire risk they've seen in a decade. Audio
'You're butting your head against a brick wall' - ex-firefighter
The findings of an independent review into Fire and Emergency won't change the culture, a retired firefighter has said, but the chief executive says there is now a clear path towards change.
'Unacceptable levels of racism, sexism and homophobia'
An independent review has found bullying and harassment at all levels of Fire and Emergency.
Worker critical after trench collapses in Auckland
A worker has been critically injured after the trench he was working in collapsed.
Crews dampens hotspots in rising heat, wind after SH7 fire
The fire, which flared up on Tuesday afternoon, caused flames about 10m high before it was contained.
Fire risk increases: 'We're starting to see the country dry out'
Fire and Emergency is warning hot, dry weather sweeping up New Zealand could bring an elevated fire risk.
Fire that destroyed Remuera home being treated as suspicious
Seven people escaped the blaze at the Remuera property after it was noticed about 3.30am on Wednesday.
Firefighters refused free toxic-chemicals blood test
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is refusing to pay for blood tests for firefighters concerned about exposure to the damaging chemicals PFAS.
NZ firefighters head to help at Canada wildfires
New Zealand is leaping to Canada's aid with a contingent of firefighters leaving tonight to help battle the growing number of wildfires there. Fifty-four firefighters and an 11-person incident… Audio
One dead after Papakura house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in Papakura, Auckland. Fire and Emergency says it got the call at 3.20am that the large house was alight. Northern communications shift Manager Scott Osborne told… Audio
Any smoke alarm better than none - Fire and Emergency
Retailers are pulling ionisation alarms from shelves after a Consumer NZ investigation found they do not detect smoke, only actual flames. But does that mean homeowners need to urgently check their… Audio
Otago, Southland drough declared, fire crews on standby
Fire crews and helicopters are on standby across central Otago as temperatures hit the mid-30s, and rising winds and low humidity levels push the risk of fire to extreme levels. It comes as a drought… Audio
