Emergency Services
ED consultant says targets for wait times help whole hospital
An emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the whole hospital to get on board and help people move through faster. Hawke's Bay Hospital Emergency Consultant Scott Boyes spoke to… Audio
Some regions exempt from new earthquake building rules
Auckland, Northland and the Chatham Islands will be exempt from earthquake prone building rules because of the areas' low seismic risk, under changes announced by the Government yesterday. Auckland… Audio
Record number of emergency patients flood country's hospitals
Middlemore and Wellington have been among the hardest hit this winter.
Kiwis getting faster access to care: Health Minister
The health minister says New Zealanders are now getting more timely access to care. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Firefighters called to car fire on SH1, Wellington
The far right lane is open to traffic, but traffic is flowing slowly, police say.
Search for missing Christchurch teen continues
Marley is thought to be wearing black track pants and a dark-coloured hooded jersey.
Two seriously injured, as crash closes Victoria Road, Waikato
Emergency services are at the scene and early reports suggest serious injuries.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash on SH8
One person was airlifted to hospital and motorists are advised to expect delays after a vehicle left the road and crashed down a 25m bank, police say.
Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel opens after crash
The three-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 8:45am, police said.
Fire crews overcome blaze in Albany, Auckland
Seven fire trucks, including a ladder truck, battled the blaze late on Friday night.
Plane lands after reports of fire in the cargo
Terror in the skies over Auckland today as a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia touched down in Auckland following reports of a fire in the cargo hold. Fire and Emergency were alerted just after… Audio
'Thought that was it': Passengers describe 'frightening' mayday flight
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport as the plane from Sydney came in after reports of a fire on board.
Crash blocks section of SH1 Waikato expressway near Huntly
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near Ralph Road around 11.50am, one person has received critical injuries.
Person to faces charges after crashing stolen vehicle
Driver fled after officers signalled for them to stop.
Watch: Speeding driver narrowly misses woman before hitting police car
Footage shows the car flying through central Auckland before a crash that hurt three people.
One dead, one in hospital after Taitā vehicle fire
A tent has been set up behind police tape at the scene, and a rāhui is expected to be enacted.
Collins family gifted home as they return after tragedy
Ella and Jack Collins have reason for new hope, after losing their two-year-old daughter, Ivy, in floodwaters. Audio
Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has been fired
The man, whose name and occupation remained suppressed for now, had pleaded not guilty to a five charges relating to the possession and exportation of child exploitation material.
