Emergency Services
Damning report on health services hidden by Te Whatu Ora has been released
A damning report on health services that Te Whatu Ora kept hidden for months by using whistleblowing laws, has finally been released to RNZ.
The whistle-blower, a senior doctor, says he told the… Audio
Police searching for missing woman seek carpark couple
A missing woman's car has been found in a Waikato carpark, and police are looking for a couple who may not know they have information that could help.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North - iwi leader
Te Aupōuri leader Penetaui Kleskovic says the region needs to boost its ability to respond in the event of future maritime emergencies.
FENZ had decade-old Swedish manual on slip risks before Muriwai tragedy
The only substantial document firefighters had about landslide risks prior to the fatal Muriwai slip in February was a 10-year-old manual from Sweden.
Some nurses unhappy with new agreement
Two registered nurses say they're shocked a majority of Te Whatu Ora nurses and midwives voted to accept the new pay offer achieved through arbitration.
The settlement includes a $4,000 salary… Audio
People saved from avalanche had a 'close shave' - rescuer
An alpine rescuer says two people "had a pretty close shave" after being caught in an avalanche in the backcountry of the Remarkables on Saturday.
He estimated the avalanche, which was triggered… Audio
Search for missing man switches to new area
The search for Michael MacGregor - who has been missing for five days - is being switched to a new area today.
Search and rescue operation underway off Kāpiti Coast
Reports of a missing swimmer off Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington has prompted a search in the area.
Undetected fuel leak behind fatal Kaikōura boat capsizing - report
An investigation found the five who died all showed symptoms of petrol exposure, consistent with inhalation and absorption of petrol fumes, an interim report shows.
Fire safety expert on Eden Park alarm incident
A fire safety expert says basic building codes would have been breached at Eden Park on Tuesday if doors were locked.
A false alarm which instructed people to evacuate at the US-Portugal game caused… Audio
Government looks to volunteer wardens to 'supplement' police in central Auckland
The Minister for Police wants volunteer wardens to do more to help patrol the streets of Auckland's city centre to free up police to respond to crime in the area.
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in Wellington
The person died after being hit by a car on Eastern Hutt Road this morning.
Man dies after driving vehicle into Timaru police station
A man has died at the scene after driving his vehicle into the Timaru police station "at speed" last night.
E-scooter catches fire while charging
Fire and Emergency is issuing renewed warnings about the risks of lithium-ion batteries after an e-scooter caught fire as it was charging in a Wellington apartment.
A person was taken to hospital in… Audio
Person critically injured after e-scooter explodes in apartment
One person is in a critical condition after an electric scooter exploded while the battery was being charged in a Wellington apartment.
Major upgrades of 26 fire stations completed
The $51.3 million upgrade to 26 fire stations across the country has been completed.
Loafers Lodge probe: 70 more boarding houses without sprinklers found
Officials will start inspecting the buildings next month, with their findings expected to inform regulatory changes.
Police, Defence Force respond to reports of unexploded ordnance in Masterton
A Masterton scrap yard has been reopened after workers found part of what is thought to be a mortar round.
50 firefighters battle blaze
About 50 firefighters fought a blaze at a petrol station on Auckland's Great South Road overnight.
Fire and Emergency were called out to the fire at the Takanini Z at around 4am this morning.
… Audio
Blaze engulfs Auckland petrol station
About 50 firefighters are fighting a blaze at a petrol station on Auckland's Great South Road.
Reporter Asleigh McCaull spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
