Emergency Services
'Backbone of our networks broken': Parts of Southland, Otago face week without power
Transpower's network is fully operational, but power distribution companies have been hard hit.
Hawke's Bay, Canterbury fires mostly under control after week of wild weather
Firegrounds at Kaikōura and Leader Road at Waiau were expected to be handed back to landowners on Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Audio
'Like a bomb going off': Family dives for safety after window blows
Shards of glass went flying after gale force winds smashed a large house window in Featherston.
Hanmer scrub fire evacuees return home
A small number of homes and luxury hotel Braemar Lodge were evacuated because of a fire around 4km south-east of the Canterbury resort town.
West Coast cut off amid severe weather
"We've still got quite a number of hours to go until we're out of the woods."
Coroner calls for probe after crash kills four forestry workers
Four forestry workers were killed when their van ploughed into a truck and trailer in Kaingaroa Forest in 2019.
Major fire, injuries as bus and car crash
Two people have been injured in the crash in central Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Fire and emergency New Zealand is stepping up efforts to fight multiple fires around Kaikoura, as weather forecasts predict worsening conditions; New Zealand video game developers will have more… Audio
How do you prepare for the forecasted wild winds?
If you thought yesterday's wind was bad, with gusts well over 110Km/h in parts of the country, well brace yourselves for tomorrow. The MetService says winds could reach up to 150 km an hour, issuing… Audio
Bus crash blocks bridge in Tauranga
Police said the crash happened shortly before 8.30am in Pyes Pa.
Thousands without power as wind slams North Island
Schools and businesses are close closed as down trees close major roads in the region. Audio
Man with infection can't get ambulance to hospital, finds 50 people in waiting room
Told by a doctor to call 111, a seriously ill man found his own lift after being told no ambulances were available, then found a full ED with intubated patients in triage areas and beds gridlocked… Audio
Fire at Waiouru Military Training Area not under control
A fire broke out at the Waiouru Military Training Area during a regular training activity on Monday and is not yet contained.
In pictures: Firefighters battle blaze on Wellington's Tory Street
A fire investigator is at the scene of a blaze that's caused disruption in central Wellington.
Two dead after plane skids off Hong Kong runway
A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport.
Man dies in Riwaka fire
Enquiries are ongoing after a man was found dead once a house fire was extinguished in the Tasman District Sunday.
Trampers 'disoriented' in Raglan bush rescued safely
A group of trampers in Raglan, west of Hamilton, have been rescued after becoming disorientated in the bush.
One dead in Feilding crash between motorbike, car
The crash involved a car and a motorbike on Halcombe Rd, police said.
Critically injured motorcycle rider dies in hospital
Police are still investigating the circumstances of the crash in Ngāruawāhia between a car and motorbike.
