Emergency Services
How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footed
Cyclone Gabrielle rescuers could not get hold of utes to get to flood zones in a mad scramble, documents show. Audio
Woman killed by dog in Northland attack
A family member at the scene in the town of Moerewa told RNZ his aunt has been killed. It is understood two other people were injured.
Rescue victim 'should buy a Lotto ticket' - Coastguard
The Coastguard says a man who was rescued when a wave crashed over a fishing boat off the Waikato coast should buy a Lotto ticket.
Man dies after report of assault in Hastings
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died at an address in Hastings overnight.
Shopkeeper in critical condition after Porirua assault
A shopkeeper is in critical condition after a serious assault in Porirua's central shopping area.
Police searching for Auckland man missing almost a month
Police are asking for help to find missing Auckland man Craig McDowall, who has been missing for almost a month.
Research into police bias looks at recruit training
Researchers looking into bias among police have followed a wing of recruits through training.
Huge fires burning in NSW and Victoria
Just a month into spring, huge fires are burning across the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Emergency warnings and evacuation notices have been lifted but fire fighters are still… Audio
West Auckland man missing for nearly a week - Police
Police have released a CCTV recording as they search for a West Auckland man who has been missing for nearly a week.
Police watchdog finds 'serious deficiencies' in investigation into fatal Northland crash
An investigation into a crash near Kerikeri which claimed two lives and left an American tourist facing a string of charges was blighted by "serious deficiencies", a report has found.
Napier highway blocked for search warrant
Police have blocked off part of a highway in Napier, as they carry out a search warrant.
Man hospitalised after being shot by police
A man has been hospitalised after being shot by police following an attempted carjacking on a West Auckland motorway.
'I cannot supply you a team at this time' - Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay dispute
RNZ can reveal Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help during widespread floods in May.
One dead after Waikato crash
One person has died after a crash in Waikato, early on Sunday.
Firefighters warn to check smoke alarms for daylight saving
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to check their smoke alarms at home, as daylight saving begins around the country.
Southland in state of emergency following heavy rain
The Southland region also remains in a state of emergency, following the heavy rain.
Tuatapere's water treatment plant is back up and running with the help of generators, though people in the… Audio
Queenstown records wettest day in 24 years
NIWA says Queenstown has had its wettest day in 24 years, with 87 millimetres of rain falling in the past 24 hours.
The drenching has prompted a state of emergency in the tourist town, with more than… Audio
Rainfall brings relief for firefighters in Mackenzie Country
Rainfall overnight has caused relief for firefighters battling multiple blazes in the Mackenzie Country.
The first fire broke out at Pūkaki Downs on Wednesday night and a second started Thursday near… Audio
Large slip closes Queenstown primary school
A Queenstown Primary School is closed Friday after a large slip came down behind it.
Principal Fiona Cavanagh spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Queenstown flooding closes a number of schools and businesses
A number of businesses and schools in Queenstown have been told not to open Friday morning due to debris flowing through the centre of town.
The town is in a local state of emergency, with 41 homes… Audio
