Emergency Services
FENZ investigates overnight blaze at Taupō house
The two-storey house on Tuwharetoa Street was unoccupied when the fire broke out just after midnight.
Bomb threat forced businesses to evacuate - police
Several Napier businesses have been evacuated after a bomb threat, but police say the scene is safe and the culprits have been found.
Three injured, one critical after duo attempt to rob Auckland bar
Two men entered the Mt Albert Sports Bar on New North Road intending to rob the premises, police say.
Crash closes southbound lanes in Auckland's Waterview Tunnel
Emergency services in Auckland responded to a crash that closed part of a major tunnel linking the city to the outer suburbs and airport.
Watch: Three rescued from sinking boat in Northland
A distress call was sent out early Saturday morning from a boat in Northland, then the skipper said all three on board were abandoning the boat.
Missing Phillips family: Time running out to claim $80k reward
The reward for information leading to the safe return of three missing children will expire in five days.
'Flames coming from engine: Witnesses on plane emergency
Watch: A Queenstown resident says he rushed out after hearing booms coming from a flight above his home.
Police thank people who gave CPR to victim of Waikato crash
Passersby desperately tried to save a person struck on SH1, but they died at the scene.
Serious crash between car and motorbike in Glendene
One lane of Great North Road in west Auckland is blocked, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Man goes missing after swimming in Whanganui River
The shirtless man failed to surface after being seen on Friday morning, police say.
Call for fairer support from FENZ, ACC for volunteer firefighters
They want to be treated the same way as their professional colleagues for everything from uniforms to mental trauma.
Missing man in altercation day he was last seen - police
Police have spoken to a person of interest and say the missing man may have been injured during the dispute.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
TAIC report into helicopter crash that killed three in Wānaka released
Too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter crash near Wānaka in… Audio
St John ambulance staff strike over pay
Thousands of Hato Hone St John ambulance staff are striking today after six months of unsuccessful pay talks. The New Zealand Ambulance Association secretary Mark Quin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Homicide inquiry launched after man dies at a Waikanae Beach property
Another man who was known to the victim is helping police with their investigation.
Man facing murder charge after woman found dead at Auckland property
The 43-year-old man,who was known to the victim, is due in court on Wednesday.
Squatter who waited hours for help now in critical condition
The person fell through a collapsed stairwell and they're now undergoing treatment at Wellington Hospital.
Serious injuries after Alexandra crash
A road has been closed after a single-vehicle crash in central Otago.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
