Emergency Services
'Deep regret': Childcare centre reacts after children suffer chemical burns
A chemical detergent was mistakenly poured onto a slide, leaving five children and two adults with injuries.
Person dies after truck crash north of Dannevirke
Fire and Emergency says its crews helped free the driver who was trapped.
Suspicious fire engulfs multiple trucks overnight
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill's Queens Park in the early hours.
Highway closed after two-vehicle crash
Three people suffered serious injuries in the incident.
'Not going to happen': Paid firefighters reject call to end strikes
The Employment Relations Authority is referring Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighters' Union to facilitation.
'Not going to happen': Paid firefighters reject call to end strikes
The Employment Relations Authority is referring Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighters' Union to facilitation.
Suspicious Invercargill blaze destroys more than $1m worth of gear
The gear was owned by arborist Treetech and was essential to the ongoing efforts to restore the park after extensive storm damage.
Mayors challenge FENZ ban on use of watercraft in river emergencies
The trio want watercraft reinstated immediately - however, FENZ says this won't be happening.
One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne
It's believed the car crashed into a river off State Highway 2.
Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments
The city's deadliest fire in more than 75 years has claimed the lives of 146 and counting.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after hitting fence while fleeing police
"They allegedly accelerated, overtook another vehicle and failed to take a bend," police said.
Emergency mobile phone coverage rolled out to community groups
About 25,000 frontline responders are already using the Public Safety Network's (PSN) cellular service.
Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington
Police also found a hoodie on the beach.
One injured in Upper Hutt fire
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene just after 4pm Saturday.
One injured, road closed following Wellington motorcycle crash
Akatarawa Road is currently closed, after the two-vehicle collision.
Five boys injured after Sydney jumping castle flies into air
Five children were injured after a jumping castle at a property in Sydney flew into the air and was blown into a neighbouring fence. Audio
Four hurt in Southwestern Motorway crash
One person was in a serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries.
One dead following Glenbrook drowning
A person has died in a "water-related incident" at Glenbrook on Saturday morning.
