Emergency Services
Person dies after crashing car into tree north of Auckland
Mangawhai Road was closed for several hours overnight.
Teen critical following Cambridge fire
An off-duty police officer - also a volunteer firefighter - found her inside the burning home.
Fire breaks out at Dunedin homeless camp
Multiple tents caught fire, but paramedics only treated one person in a minor condition.
Firefighters battle fire in Auckland's Glen Innes
About 50 firefighters are at the scene of a fire in suburb of Glen Innes. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
State of Emergency still in place for Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City… Audio
Three in hospital as bus crashes into tree
A total of five people were hurt in the crash in Auckland.
Lifeguard recognised at Parliament for saving life
A lifeguard who saved the life of a father trapped in an upturned boat has been recognised with the top prize at an awards ceremony at Parliament. Chris "Bugsy" Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fire that tore through a McDonald's suspected arson, police say
Police want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire.
'Avoid area': Building fire in Hastings
The road between Duke Street and Frederick Street has been closed.
FENZ tried to sack firefighter over plan to buy groceries for team
The firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing after his employer accused him of misusing the money, and accessed his personal bank account.
Lights, flights back on, but storm clean-up far from finished
Transport services have resumed, but local councils warn that storm damage repairs could take weeks. Audio
Wellington mops up after storm as power cuts, travel chaos lingers
The blustery wind and driving rain may have died down but power cuts, ferry cancellations, flight backlogs and rubberneckers still confound the capital. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread road closures, flooding and slips. A Canterbury Resident whose home looks like… Audio
Christchurch couple stranded at the flooded town Little River
Little River and Banks Peninsula are both fully cut off from the rest of the country after flooding put the area under a state of emergency. Sue McKenna spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Canterbury resident feels forgotten after home is flooded
A Canterbury resident whose home looks like it is sitting on a swimming pool is feeling forgotten and angry. Pip Adams lives in Tai Tapu which sits between the Christchurch and Selwyn districts near… Audio
Minister Mark Mitchell is assessing the damage after extreme weather
Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread, road closures, flooding and slips. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke… Audio
Person dies, another in critical condition after crash destroys Auckland restaurant storefront
Police are still looking for one of the drivers who fled the scene.
Road closures, flooding and slips continue to disrupt Chch
The city is under a state of emergency along with Banks Peninsula, and the Selwyn District. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Weather: Update from Old Tai Tapu Rd and Wellington Airport
Civil defence teams in Wellington and Canterbury are assessing the impacts of yesterdays extreme weather - where torrential rain and severe gales caused dangerous conditions. Reporters Tim Brown and… Audio
