Fire Service
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark and Mike Williams
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio
Politicians, journalists rated NZ's least trusted figures
Research NZ's latest survey asked Kiwis to rate their trust and confidence in a number of occupations and professions. The news is good for emergency service workers, but not so good for… Audio
Little book helps firefighters' kids deal with big feelings
For some children, the nature of what mum and dad does can be very scary. Kris Kennett is a Dunedin-based firefighter, who had an idea to put together a book that aims to reassure children about what… Audio
'Unacceptable levels of racism, sexism and homophobia'
An independent review has found bullying and harassment at all levels of Fire and Emergency.
Lives at risk without more aerial firetrucks - union
The Professional Firefighters' Union says Auckland doesn't have enough specialist firefighting trucks to keep people in high-rise buildings safe.
Fumes force closure of Auckland building
Tenants have been barred from an Auckland office building until the cause of fumes that caused the hospitalisation of 15 people yesterday is identified. Augusta House on the corner of Victoria St West… Audio
Fire consumes house in Piha
A house in Piha caught fire overnight and remains partially burning. More firefighters have been sent out on Wednesday morning. One person has minor burns, and the Fire Service is concerned the… Audio
Fire destroys building in Auckland
The Fire Service is investigating what caused a fire in an Auckland building last night. Audio
Blacklisted fire trucks due back on the road
A multi-million dollar fleet of fire trucks blacklisted by a union because of safety fears about a year ago is expected back on the road by December.
NZers return from fighting 'tornado-like' Canadian wildfires
Working up to 14-hour days in gruelling heat and navigating steep cliffs with heavy gear to fight "tornado-like fires", is how Napier woman Allison Ludlow spent the past month.
Fire service merger could still be problematic - union
Change is afoot across the Fire Service, as rural, urban, career and volunteer fire services merge into one, but there are still fear the boundaries between rural and urban fire authorities are still… Audio
'Big day' as NZ's fire services merge
A $300m restructure will bring rural, urban, career and volunteer fire services together but a union is worried divisions will remain.
Council defends allowing "dangerous building" to stay open
The five-storey Strand Arcade building on Queen Street is considered such a fire risk, the Fire Service says it won't send in firefighters to rescue people. Audio
One dead in Foxton house fire
The body of an elderly man has been been found inside a house that burnt down in Foxton Beach near Levin.
Dame Margaret Bazley - six decades in the public service
Kathryn Ryan talks with Dame Margaret Bazley as she retires from the public service after 60 years. She has worked across a range of sectors, from health to welfare, transport, the Fire Service and… Audio
Insurance levies to rise by about $40 a year
House, contents and car insurance levies will rise by about $40 a year to fund the new unified national fire and emergency services.
Port Hills fire: Major cordon to be lifted
Fire evacuees on Christchurch's Worsleys Road will be allowed back to their homes on Wednesday morning.
Port Hills fire: State of emergency extended
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the state of emergency covering Christchurch and Selwyn has been extended to next week. Video
Fire service spends night keeping flames away from houses
Selwyn District principal rural officer Douglas Marshall says 15 choppers and two planes will be fighting the blaze today. Audio
Fire risk prompts Canterbury ban
A total fire ban will come into force in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula tonight due to an increasing fire risk.