Emergency Services
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 28th August 2025
In today's episode, the government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions; Residents of the now destroyed Loafers Lodge hostel are pained recalling the memories of the deadly fires that… Audio
Missing three-year-old girl found safe
The young child was found a few hours after she was reported missing.
Watch: Man jumped out of Loafers Lodge window, scared of 'going up in flames'
Faamatala Sili watched CCTV footage of the moment he jumped as it was shown to a jury at the High Court in Wellington.
Warranties on new fire trucks already partially expired
Fire and Emergency has five new big-ladder trucks and 30 standard trucks on order.
What we know, and don't know, about the mystery mayday call
The call off Wellington's coast sparked a full search, but nothing has been found. What happened? Audio
'Gasping for air': Loafers Lodge resident describes escape from blaze
All five of those who died during the Wellington hostel fire were on fourth floor mezzanine, where Timothy Nevin was sleeping that night. Audio
Mystery surrounds Cook Strait mayday call
Mystery still surrounds a mayday call that sparked a massive search operation in Cook Strait. Wellington Harbour Master Grant Nalder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Continual breakdowns of high reach firefighting trucks putting lives at risk - union
On Tuesday, the union said the last high reach aerial in Auckland suffered a serious steering fault, putting it out of action.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
Police call off search for boat in Cook Strait
Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Firefighter gives evidence at Loafers Lodge trial
The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on… Audio
Loafer's Lodge smoke 'pitch black, as if your eyes are closed' - firefighter
Brady Cutting has told a court the fire was so hot, he could feel his ears burn when he stood up. Audio
Search underway after boat issues mayday call near Wellington
A search is underway for a boat missing off the coast of Wellington, after a mayday call on Monday night. Wellington reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fire experts debate best way to use choppers to fight wildfires
The public has come to think the response can be measured by the number of helicopters used to fight a fire, some veteran firefighters say.
Civil Defence admits knowledge gaps after man swept away in floods
Waikato officials have told an inquest that there were gaps in what it knew about what was happening on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods.
Spate of shootings in Levin causing residents real concern - Mayor
Police recently seized four guns and a large knife in Levin, Horowhenua.
Person in critical condition after being trapped under collapsed sand dune
Emergency services were called to Muriwai Beach on Auckland's west coast.
Auckland playground fire treated as suspicious
Fire and Emergency were called to the fire at Mission Heights Reserve in Flat Bush, Auckland.
Air NZ plane makes emergency landing over possible 'electrical issue'
The flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to land in New Plymouth.
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Emergency services have responded to three serious crashes since late on Friday.
