Civil Defence
Woman saves disabled neighbour from fatal Dunedin fire
A fatal house fire in South Dunedin is still under police guard this morning as neighbours come to terms with the tragedy on their street. Mel Ryall was one of the first on the scene, her stepson… Audio
Tiwai fire: Department of Conservation fears for land
The blaze on the Tiwai Peninsula, which came within metres of threatening the Smelter's power lines, has been contained but significant conservation land remains at risk. Elton Smith, the principal… Audio
Arson suspected at Auckland high-rise fire
There's heightened security at an unfinished Auckland high-rise apartment building on Tuesday, following a series of suspicious fires. The first fire broke out yesterday morning, but several more… Audio
Tiwai fire: More firefighters to help after overnight battle
More ground crews and aircraft are headed to Tiwai Point to battle a scrub fire covering up to 130 hectares that has been threatening the electricity lines that power the smelter. Firefighters have… Audio
Tiwai fire: More firefighters to help after overnight battle
More ground crews and aircraft are headed to Tiwai Point to battle a scrub fire covering up to 130 hectares that has been threatening the electricity lines that power the smelter. Firefighters have… Audio
Tiwai fire: Helicopters, firefighters battle blaze overnight
Emergency services have been battling a major scrub fire burning near the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland overnight. It has been threatening the electricity lines that power the plant. Audio
Two killed in Dunedin house fire - update
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene and joins Susie Ferguson with the latest details. Audio
Two killed in Dunedin house fire
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene. Audio
Student Volunteer Army founder on the Civil Defence shake-up
Sam Johnson, who founded the Student Volunteer Army, talks to us about the recommended shake-up of Civil Defence. Audio
'Fly-in' squads proposed for disaster response
A national agency featuring 'fly-in squads' should be set up to respond to emergencies and natural disasters, a ministerial review has recommended.
Report recommends shake-up for civil defence
A new report is recommending a shake-up of the country's emergency management. Audio
Mayoral relief fund for Kaiaua storm damage
A disaster relief fund has been set up for the Hauraki community of Kaiaua, which was devastated in last week's storm.
Minister defends response to Thames flooding
Coastal Thames locals, frustrated with the response after last week's storm brought flooding, have brought their complaints to the Civil Defence Minister. Video, Audio
Civil Defence Minister visits Kaiaua
The Civil Defence Minister says there will need to be some long term decisions about storm protection in the Coromandel area. Audio
Large Rolleston fire contained
Fire crews will continue to fight two large fires in Christchurch overnight, emergency services say. Video
Fire concerns as Canterbury temperatures rise
Extremely dry conditions and rising temperatures in Canterbury have fire crews and local councils concerned about a repeat of last summer's massive fires.
Canterbury fire brigades bracing for a sizzling xmas
Canterbury's fire brigades are hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer's fires, with temperatures expected to soar over 30 degrees. Audio
Flood-ravaged Edgecumbe homes being demolished
Edgecumbe homes red stickered after a wall of water burst through the town's stopbank earlier this year are finally being demolished.
Geonet forecast downscales large quake risk
The chance of a magnitude seven or above tremor in central New Zealand has decreased substantially on a year ago, Geonet scientists say.
Passengers killed as train derails near Seattle
Passengers have been killed after a high speed Amtrak train derailed on a bridge near Seattle, sending carriages crashing on to a highway below. The derailment occurred on the first day that Amtrak… Audio
