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Huge fire causes evacuations and warnings in Onehunga
Firefighters have been working to put out a huge timber fire which broke out at a rubbish and recycling plant in Onehunga on Wednesday.
FENZ has closed Victoria Street, and crews are expected to… Audio
Large fire at Onehunga rubbish and recycling plant
Fire Crews in Onehunga have spent the night at the scene of Wednesday's huge rubbish and recycling plant fire and will remain there for most of Thursday.
Wednesday's fire at the facility resulted in… Audio
Canterbury on high-alert after fires
Canterbury is on alert after two vegetation fires in the past few days. Up to 60 firefighters tackled a fire near Waipara in the Hurunui District late Tuesday.
Fire and emergency says 15 brigades and… Audio
CEO for the Kaupapa Māori and Cultural Communities at FENZ
This week on Māpuna we speak to Piki Thomas, the newly appointed deputy chief executive for the kaupapa Māori and cultural communities branch of Fire and Emergency NZ. In his 35 years as a career… Audio
The long game of investigating Loafers Lodge disaster
Years before the Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 residents, it was foreshadowed by another fatal fire in London which wasn't adequately investigated. A journalist who has worked on that story for six… Audio
The long game of investigating Loafers Lodge disaster
Years before the Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 residents, it was foreshadowed by another fatal fire in London which wasn't adequately investigated. A journalist who has worked on that story for six…
AudioFirefighters under-resourced on night of Auckland floods - union
Fire Fighters on duty during the Auckland floods struggled with inadequate gear and vehicles and feel they were left in the dark by senior leaders.
That's according to the results of a survey by the… Audio
Is real culture change on the horizon for Fire and Emergency ?
A highly critical review has found Fire and Emergency has failed to fix its poor workplace culture and recommends setting up an independent complaints body. The Internal affairs Minster has said work… Audio
Mid-Canterbury volunteer firefighters remain on duty amid union action
The Ashburton mayor will be answering his pager if he can, with local volunteer firefighters continuing to respond during the union strike action.
Woodend residents relieved to return home following bush fire evacuations
Residents are preparing to return home after a fire work sparked a major blaze in North Canterbury.
Firefighters agree to work on previously blacklisted aerial truck
Firefighters have lifted a ban on a big fire truck that keeps breaking down - the last time at a burning house.
'There will never be trust' - firefighter says FENZ management must change
A firefighter is warning that trust in FENZ has deteriorated to a point where it cannot be regained unless there are changes in management.
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
Audio'It was terrible' - FENZ investigator into firetruck breakdown speaks out
A fire investigator is accusing Fire and Emergency of trying to whitewash his inquiry into a firetruck breaking down.
Wellington not at risk despite latest firetruck breakdown - FENZ
The Wellington region has been left with no coverage by large firetrucks this week after the latest breakdown.
FENZ identifies various faults in hospitals' fire safety design
Official reviews of fire safety designs in hospitals have found many faults.
Auckland hospital projects delayed by fire concerns
Vital hospital building projects in Auckland are being delayed for months by questions over fire designs - and especially the safe evacuation of smoke-filled rooms.
Inquiry into Volunteer Fire Fighter Association CEO abandoned
Three and a half months after the appointment of a QC to look into allegations against the Chief Executive of the volunteer fire fighters association, the investigation has been abandoned. Audio
More listener feedback on FENZ
Kathryn shares listener feedback on her interview with Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones over safety standards at the National Training Centre. Audio