Emergency Services
Missing diver found dead off Māhia Peninsula
A male diver who went missing off Māhia Peninsula has been found dead. Police said the diver was reported missing around 10.15am on Saturday. An air and water search involving...
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from Queenstown, Nelson, Invercargill and Dunedin airports have spent the last week in Christchurch training on four new fire trucks from Austria.
Professional Firefighters Union calls off one-hour strike
The Professional Firefighters Union has cancelled a one-hour strike scheduled for tomorrow.
Volunteer firefighters say lack of local plans causing training and resource issues
Volunteer firefighters say years of delays in local emergency planning for fires and floods are getting in the way of equipping and training them.
Police charge man with murder after fatal hit and run in west Auckland
Police say a man has been charged with murder after a fatal hit and run in west Auckland.
Fallen trees close roads in Hamilton
Emergency services are responding to reports of trees that have fallen down on vehicles near Hamilton.
Offender who stole police vehicle remains on the run
A person who stole a police car in Christchurch yesterday morning has still not been found.
2021 a record breaker for kitchen injury claims - ACC
There's a lot of slicing and dicing going on in kitchens around the country and we're not just talking about food preparation. ACC figures show last year was a record breaker - with the highest number… Video, Audio
Police: Samoa league fans should have fun but behave safely
Police say they will have an increased presence in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend ahead of Sunday morning's Rugby League World Cup final match between Samoa and Australia.
Inquiry begins after police responding to a call hit pedestrian
An investigation is underway after an incident involving a police vehicle that hit a pedestrian near an intersection in Hamilton.
Bus hits pedestrian on road in Epsom, Auckland
A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a bus in Auckland.
North Shore Hospital nurses complain of stress
Nurses at North Shore Hospital's emergency department say their colleagues are sometimes under so much stress they can't finish their shifts.
The department is the subject of a health and safety… Audio
Patrons lucky to avoid injury after shots fired into Hastings bar
Patrons at a Hastings bar narrowly avoided being shot, when a gun was fired into the entrance way.
Rotorua drink-drive checkpoints net 18 drivers over the limit
Police say drink-drivers are not getting the message after a sting prior to the Six 60 concert in Rotorua yesterday found 18 drivers were over the limit.
Injured tramper who ran out of food rescued from remote West Coast hut
An injured tramper who ran out of food six days ago has been rescued from a remote back country hut on the West Coast.
Fire crews battle fire at car wreckers in Taumarunui
Fire crews are continuing to battle a fire at car wreckers yard in the King Country.
Auckland boat capsize: Aerial search continues for missing child
Police say search and rescue operations have resumed for the person missing after a boating tragedy on Manukau Harbour.
Search continues for missing child after boat capsize
Police say one person is still missing after a boat carrying five people capsized in Auckland's Manukau Harbour on Sunday evening.
Search for missing kayaker enters fourth day
A search and rescue operation is resuming today for a kayaker missing in the Firth of Thames.
Eight injured in crash at Waitomo
Four people remain in Waikato hospital following a serious crash on State Highway 3 at Hangatiki.
