Emergency Services
South Island's West Coast prepares for severe weather
West Coast Emergency Management has started preparing for severe weather.
Orange heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the Westland District, Otago and Fiordland over the next two days and… Audio
Fire investigators search for clues after Parnell fire
Fire investigators are sifting through a burnt out lodge in Auckland searching for clues as to what started the blaze.
The fire at the City Garden Lodge in Parnell broke out Sunday afternoon sending… Audio
Backpackers destroyed in fire had 'a number' of compliance issues
The council had been working with the owner of the Parnell lodge that went up in flames to sort the problems, Auckland's deputy mayor says.
Person found dead after house fire in Whitianga
Emergency services were called to the blaze on Sunday afternoon.
One killed in central Auckland crash
A person in a single-car crash in Auckland on Sunday night died at the scene.
Auckland deputy mayor on Parnell backpackers fire
The Ministry of Social Development has confirmed the City Garden Lodge in Parnell was not being used as emergency accommodation.
Ten people were evacuated from the building at around 4:30 Sunday… Audio
Large fire damages Parnell backpackers
It's been confirmed no one was killed or injured in a fire that extensively damaged a backpackers in Parnell Sunday afternoon.
Ten people were evacuated from the City Garden Lodge when the blaze… Audio
Fire 'extensively damages' Auckland backpackers lodge
Fire and Emergency crews have contained a fire at a backpackers lodge in Parnell, Auckland that saw smoke cover much of the central city.
Blaze at abandoned building in Wellington
A fire investigator will attend the aftermath of a central Wellington overnight blaze.
Police abandoned 60 percent of reported cases in 2023
Police abandoned 572,037 of the cases reported to them last year - almost 60 percent - with the number of reports up 50 percent since 2019.
Two-week search for Auckland woman missing in forest called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo has been suspended.
Buildings evacuated after fire alarm in central Auckland
Dozens have people have been evacuated from buildings on a central Auckland street, including a film set, after a fire alarm.
Police investigating after man reportedly shot in Feilding
One person is in a serious condition after being injured in Feilding, and police say they are investigating reports of an incident in the town.
Five arrests after three aggravated robberies in Waikato
Investigations into an aggravated robbery in Taupō and two aggravated robberies in Matamata have led to five arrests.
Woman and child escape house fire, gang at scene
Armed officers went to the scene of the blaze, which is being treated as "unexplained".
It's the corridor or the ambulance bay: ED bursting at seams
Every available space is being used, including procedure and plastering rooms. Audio
One dead, two injured in South Waikato crashes
The serious crash unit is investigating both accidents, one of which was fatal.
Search after crew member goes overboard on fishing vessel
The man fell off the commercial vessel last night about 11km offshore from Waimārama. Audio
Easter weekend toll: 'More frustration, anger' on roads
Seven people died in crashes over the weekend, the highest toll since 2021. Audio
NZ woman dies after suspected drug overdose on the Gold Coast
A New Zealand woman died on Australia's Gold Coast following a suspected overdose during celebrations for her 40th birthday.
Queensland police say Danielle Whittaker, who's originally from… Audio
