Emergency Services
One dead after two-vehicle crash in western Bay of Plenty
A person has died and another is in a critical condition after a crash on State Highway 2.
Police seeking more information after mayday call in Dunedin
Police say they have not found who made a mayday call in Dunedin this afternoon and are asking the public for help.
Port Hills: FENZ crews still putting out 'deep-seated' fires
Fire crews have been digging out and extinguishing hot spots identified by drones in the Christchurch Adventure Park.
Pohutakawa tree stops woman getting to ambulance
There's a giant pohutakawa tree growing on a council berm outside Colin Harvey's place. Over time one of its substantial branches has grown across his driveway to the point it's blocking some access… Video, Audio
Fire risk still high in Port Hills as crews dampen down blaze
If the fire flares up again, it will spread quickly, firefighter says.
Skodas used by police recalled over fire risk concerns
The Skoda Superb, recently adopted by police, has been hit with a nationwide recall notice over an issue that can lead to heightened fire risk.
Eagle helicopter used in arrests of two fleeing drivers
The Eagle helicopter has been used in arrests of two fleeing drivers in Auckland, police say.
Former Lake Alice patient says apology doesn't go far enough
A former patient at the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit says an apology to survivors doesn't go far enough.
Several dozen survivors gathered in Palmerston North on Tuesday… Audio
Tourist has motorbike stolen in Hawkes Bay
A German tourist whose motorbike was stolen in a tiny Hawkes Bay settlement says he's shocked police decided not to press charges despite finding the vehicle at a nearby house.
The tourist who RNZ is… Audio
Hate-motivated abuse increases
Police say hate-motivated abuse increased by 12 percent over the past year.
Although the problem is on the rise, hate crime and hate speech are still not standalone offences in Aotearoa.
And… Audio
Charges dropped after police pledge to improve safety for traffic camera operators
WorkSafe has dropped charges against the police after a traffic camera operator was injured in a car crash.
People seen walking on track before Port Hills fire
Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago.
The cause of the fire is not yet known… Audio
Person found dead after house bus fire
One person was able to escape unharmed but a second died in the blaze.
Neglected buildings causing concern for police
The Police Association says black mould and leaky ceilings in stations throughout the country are making it difficult for officers to do their jobs.
It says many buildings are a health and safety… Audio
12 percent of nursing workforce registers to work in Australia
More than 9000 Kiwi nurses, about 12 percent of the workforce, have registered to work in Australia in the last ten months.
Nurses have to sign up with Australia's registration body before applying… Audio
Ambulance availability cut back due to a budget blowout
A $5.5 million defecit in Hato Hone St John's finances has forced the ambulance service to cut back on its staff cover.
The charity does not expect its cuts to ambulance callouts will impact the… Audio
Residents on edge as Canterbury fires continue burning
The fire is contained in Waikari Valley, but while residents of the nearby North Canterbury town of Waipara are back home, they remain on high alert.
The 300-hectare scrub fire broke out on Sunday… Audio
Firefighters still tackling multiple fires in Canterbury
Firefighters are still wrestling with two major bushfires in Canterbury.
Fire and Emergency says about ninety firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire on Port Hills in Christchurch.
And… Audio
Firefighters tackling scrubfire in a Manawatū gully
Firefighters are battling a 10 hectare blaze in Manawatū, Fire and Emergency says.
'Good progress' on extinguishing hotspots in Port Hills fire today
A southerly wind change this evening is expected to help cool the land as crews continue to deal with the fire.
