Emergency Services
Three missing in Australian bushfires found safe
The people had been unaccounted for, after being told to take shelter in their house on Thursday.
Firefighters suffer burns, heat exhaustion while battling house fire
The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
One dead after crash in Hawke's Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 50 in the Hastings District at around 2:20am.
Overnight scrub fire scorches Upper Hutt hill
Firefighters will return this morning to the scene in Upper Hutt's Wallaceville to check for any remaining hotspots.
One dead after two motorbikes crash
The intersection of Gaisford and Oringi roads in Kumeroa is blocked and diversions are in place.
Specialist canyon teams join search for missing tramper
Graham Garnett, 66, failed to return from a hike in the Kahurangi National Park.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… Audio
FENZ warns people not to get complacent about wildfires
Humidity and forecast gusty winds along the country's eastern coasts are increasing the risk of blazes being sparked. Audio
Person dies in Auckland Dairy Flat crash
The person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition, but later died.
Two-vehicle crash in Dairy Flat puts one in hospital
One person is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Dairy Flat.
Alpine search tech deployed in hunt for missing tramper
Despite five helicopters aiding in the search for Graham Garnett in the Kahurangi National Park, there is still no sign of him.
13 people hurt in truck and van crash
The worst-off patients have been flown to hospital.
Truck crash spills 4000 litres of fuel on Wellington on-ramp
Police said it will remain closed throughout the morning, and Wellington City Council warn that ferry access and egress will also be impacted.
Stratford road blocked after debris falls from truck
Debris is blocking a major road in Stratford after it fell from a truck.
Christchurch cordon lifted after bomb squad called in
Police and the Defence Force's explosive bomb disposal team responded to the incident.
Person dies after crash in Rolleston
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Jones Road shortly after 7.45am.
Four deadly crashes in a day
At least four people have died in seperate crashes since Sunday evening.
Busy intersection on Auckland's North Shore reopens after incident
Emergency services were responding to an earlier incident on Wairau Road.
Person dies after crash in Auckland's Papatoetoe
Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on Puhinui Road around 10.15pm last night.
