Emergency Services
Light plane crash in Marlborough
Both people on board suffered minor to no injuries, emergency services said.
Large Lyttelton blaze investigated
Two homes were badly damaged in a fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in Brittan Terrace.
Hawke's Bay teenage firefighter tackling blazes
Sixteen-year-old Tyler Parkinson was always going to be a firefighter. Throughout his childhood, Tyler would spend time admiring his firefighter parents Nicole and Tony and their colleagues at… Audio
Firefighters struggling with ageing truck fleet - union
The firefighters union says overheating equipment in a 28-year-old fire truck is symptomatic of the workers' ageing tools. Audio
Fire and Emergency struggles with ageing truck fleet: Union
A battery charger ignited and burned out in the cab of a 28-year-old fire truck this week. The Professional Firefighters Union said it was symptomatic of a nationwide problem. The union's Tauranga… Audio
Freight train and truck collide in South Auckland
One person has been taken to hospital.
'Always be grateful to have known him': Man who died in Upper Hutt fire named
Police say the cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
Mix of meth and cold water killed Wellington crane jumper
Jarreth Colquhoun died after saying he could successfully make the jump at the waterfront - a belief perhaps fuelled by drugs, a coroner has found.
Investigators search for missing US student in Palmerston North
A team of investigators are searching for William Henry Johnson, a 24-year-old student from the United States, who was last seen in Palmerston North about 10 days ago. Private investigator Mike Gillam… Audio
Person dies after colliding with power pole in Auckland
The person could not be revived and died at the scene in Northcote.
'It's a great loss': Elderly man dies in Upper Hutt house fire
Neighbours had expressed concern for the man because he could barely walk.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Blood Service calls for more young people to donate
There has been a 25 percent decrease in the number of 16 to 25-year-olds who have donated blood at least once in a two-year period since 2020. New Zealand Blood Service chief executive Sam Cliffe… Audio
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Central Otago
Emergency services were called to the crash in the town of Roxburgh last night.
1000 litres of oil spills across State Highway 6
A member of the public reported it was around 1000 litres in size and likely fell off a truck.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
Three others were seriously injured in the crash which occurred in a rural area.
Firefighters battle Northland house fire
Nearly 30 firefighters were called to a large house fire in a small town south of Dargaville in the early hours.
Firefighters contain blaze at Auckland car sales yard
Two firetrucks and a fire investigator remain at the scene.
Man falls three storeys from Auckland CBD car park, survives
A witness told RNZ he can still hear the sound of the man hitting the pavement.
Fire on historic ship likely caused by electrical fault
That led the investigation team to conclude an electrical fault was the most likely cause of the fire.
