Emergency Services
Cyclone Recovery Taskforce head Sir Brian Roche on the massive job ahead
Kathryn speaks with the man tasked with heading the goverment's Cyclone Recovery Taskforce on the massive and complicated job ahead. Sir Brian Roche chairs the Cyclone Recovery Taskforce - intended to… Audio
Shelly Bay fire frightening for locals
Back now to the overnight fire in a building at Wellington's Shelly Bay. Roads around Wellington's Shelly Bay remain closed as firefighters damp down the fire. Nearby residents saw a spectacular blaze… Audio
Firefighters battle blaze at Shelly Bay overnight
Firefighters in Wellington have spent much of this morning battling a large blaze at the Shelly Bay site on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula.
The fire, which took hold around 3am this morning, was… Audio
Firefighters slower in getting to fires
Firefighters have been getting slower at getting to emergencies, so their bosses have moved the goalposts.
Where once Fire and Emergency had a target to get paid crews to 90 percent of structure… Audio
Police appeal for information on missing man Veon Smith
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith, and are asking anyone who has seen him to get in touch.
Deadly fire scene investigation ends
Fire and Emergency says it has handed the Loafer's Lodge building back to its owners today.
WorkSafe orders review of asbestos management at fire stations
The workplace safety regulator has ordered a review of asbestos management plans at about 300 of the country's fire stations.
Four people injured, one critically, in Auckland crash
A number of roads are closed following the crash in Ardmore, with police asking people to avoid the area if possible.
One killed in Lewis Pass crash
The accident happened on State Highway 7, and was reported to police at 4.45pm.
Karakia held for Loafers Lodge fire responders
The police have charged a 48 year old man with five counts of murder in their investigation into the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington last month.
The man had already been arrested and charged on two… Audio
Auckland tsunami alarms stolen, but they can't play music
Thieves are targetting Auckland's Tsunami sirens, despite they fact they apparently cannot be modified to play music.
But it is leaving some areas without an early warning system, if disaster is… Video, Audio
Thousands in Hawke's Bay unable to rebuild after Cyclone Gabrielle
Thousands of homeowners have been told they're unable to be rebuild on their properties post-cyclone Gabrielle.
The government says initial indications show this will be the case for about 700… Audio
Man thanks emergency services, digger driver after wife's quad bike accident
The woman was seriously injured after her quad bike slipped 50 metres down a bank in Auckland's Rodney District.
New bariatric ambulance for Auckland
The St John ambulance service has just unveiled a new ambulance accessible to patients who are overweight or those with complex health needs The ambulance is designed to comfortably transport patients… Audio
Number of fires at scrap yard of 'significant concern'
A scrap metal fire in South Auckland that burned for more than a day has been extinguished. Audio
Councillor questions safety of scap yard after ninth fire
Manukau Councillor, Alf Filipaina says lessons haven't been learned since the last big fire in 2018.
He spoke to Corin Dann this morning. Audio
Firefighters remain at the scene of 30 hour scrap yard fire
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at a South Auckland scrap metal yard, which has been burning for more than 30 hours.
The fire at the Sims Metal scrap yard in Favona shut down schools… Audio
Are regulations for scrap metal yards fit for purpose?
Emergency services say the Sims Metal scrap yard fire in South Auckland that has been burning for about 30 hours is almost out.
Three fire crews are still at the scene fighting the blaze, which… Audio
'We're very sorry': Scrapyard boss promises full probe into cause of fire
Sims Pacific Metal general manager says there will be a full inquiry into the massive fire at its site today but it's too early to discuss a cause or possible compensation. Audio
Police to finish Loafers Lodge scene examination on Friday
Police investigating the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington expect to finish the scene examination on Friday.