Emergency Services
Fire crews creating 1.2km containment line for Lee Valley fire
It is hoped a forestry fire in Tasman's Lee Valley will be contained by the end of the day, with evacuated residents able to return home. Audio
Wellington firefighters planning for level 4 water restrictions
Firefighters in Wellington may have to use sea water, and are bringing water tankers into the region as a precaution, should water shortages worsen.
Fire and Emergency is planning for the possibility… Audio
Development in death of elderly Wellington woman in Khandallah
There's been a development in the homicide investigation into the death of an elderly Wellington woman.
A team of police has this morning been combing a landfill in Porirua, north of the city… Audio
Roads reopen near Auckland recycling plant fire
Fire and Emergency remain at the scene on Friday morning following the blaze which began on Wednesday.
Firefighters remain on scene at Onehunga fire
Forty firefighters remain on the scene of a fire at a waste management plant.
The fire broke out on Wednesday at the Green Gorilla facility in Onehunga it is contained but is still burning.
RNZ… Audio
FENZ update on Onehunga fire
The owner of the Green Gorilla recycling and waste processing plant has claimed there was not enough water for firefighters to tackle the blaze at her business in Auckland.
Elaine Morgan earlier told… Audio
Firefighters, helicopters contain large Onehunga blaze
Approximately 40 firefighters and two helicopters have contained a large 50 metre by 30m fire at the Green Gorilla waste facility in Onehunga. Audio
Women who died in fiery crash in Taranaki named
The names of two women who died in a crash in Eltham a week ago have been released today.
Large vegetation fire burns through five hectares in North Canterbury
The fire has burnt through on both sides of State Highway 1 near Waipara, close enough for some power poles to catch alight.
Firefighters return to Waipara after fire
Dozens of firefighters are returning to a fire near Waipara this morning, to make sure there is no chance of it re-igniting.
Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police close section of SH1 due to fire threatening homes
A large fire threatening homes in north Canterbury has been contained, though some homes remain under threat, and evacuation centres are operating for those affected.
50 firefighters continue to dampen hotspots of Canterbury fire
About 50 firefighters are back targeting hotspot areas of a fire at Kirwee that has burnt through 2km of farmland and pine forest on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
Investigators at site of Auckland house fire
The house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived early Tuesday morning.
One person critically injured in Waikato crash
State Highway 25 has reopened following the earlier crash, police say.
NZ on high alert for wildfires as temps soar
New Zealand has been put on high alert for wildfire risk, with temperatures as high as 33 degrees expected this week.
Fire and Emergency says Northland, Auckland, Wairarapa, Marlborough, Canterbury… Audio
Kirwee fire: Firefighters contain large Canterbury forest blaze
The large forest fire prompted homes to be evacuated and has seen helicopters called in.
Teens missing in Upper Hutt bush found by hunters
Two teenagers missing overnight after a walk in Akatarawa Forest Park have been found safe and well.
Large fire burning in Kirwee
The Canterbury fire spanning at least 80 hectares is expected to get worse before it gets better Monday morning due to strong winds.
Incident Controller Graham Knight told Morning Report firefighters… Audio
Firefighters battle huge blaze in Canterbury
Firefighters in Canterbury have spent the night battling a huge forest fire which broke out near the small town of Kirwee.
Police evacuated houses on Old West Coast Road, and Selwyn District Council… Audio
The volunteers who risk their lives to save lives
When the text comes, these volunteers down tools to help strangers in their hour of need. But their numbers are shrinking. Audio
