Fire Service
Hot, dry weather sparks warnings
Hot, dry weather is prompting water restrictions, and a warning for motorists to be conscious of the fire risk posed by engine heat.
Fire risk fears for childcare centres
The time it takes to evacuate early-childhood centres in multi-storey buildings has been highlighted as a concern in a new Fire Service report
Fire Service scammed out of $52,000
Two Fire Service staff were fooled in a $52,000 cyber attack and now have to be retrained on spending rules by the organisation.
Fire Service requests higher levies
Paying to earthquake-strengthen fire stations and replacing older fire engines will lead to an overspend, the Fire Service says.
Dune fire in Christchurch under control
Families who had to be evacuated from their homes in a Christchurch suburb while fire crews worked to contain a fire, are now allowed back into their houses. Audio
Marlborough blaze still burning fiercely
The cost of a large forest fire in Marlborough is expected to be at least $3 million. Audio
New Fire Service structure gets tick from union
The union representing firefighters is welcoming a move to unify the country's fire services.
Nationwide fire services to be merged
The government has confirmed it is merging the country's fire services into a single national organisation.
Fire Service stands down Mike McEnaney
A controversial fire officer has been stood down, the Fire Service says.
A review could result in increased car registration costs
The Internal Affairs Minister, Peter Dunne, says the government can't afford to pay for the fire service, and it will continue to be paid for out of insurance money. Audio
Fire Service trying to get SAR team internationally recogn
The Fire Service has begun its bid for its search and rescue team to be officially recognised as an international star capable of performing well all around the world. Audio
Pile-up of a school bus, milk tanker, camper van and 4x4
A witness to a pile-up in Cheviot has described a school bus careering along the road in a scene reminiscent of the movies, and performing a 360 degree turn before it crashed. Audio