Emergency Services
Police say Wairoa death not suspicious
Emergency services were called to an address on Lucknow Street on Wednesday where a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Person in critical condition following speedway crash
The single-car crash forced the cancellation of a sprint car event being held at the Christchurch speedway.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred posing flood risk to Queensland, northern NSW
While its intensity had dropped from a category two cyclone to a category one, flooding risks remained.
One killed in Far North crash
The single-vehicle accident happened on State Highway 10, Waipapa, at about 9.40pm on Friday.
Battle against latest Northland fire to continue from Saturday morning
The fire started about 12.30pm on Friday and quickly spread over 10 hectares of scrub.
Another fire flares up in Northland, despite ban
Far North firefighters are battling another major fire, this time in grass and scrub south of Kaikohe.
Hauraki motorcycle vs car crash leaves one critical
One person is in a critical condition following a car vs motorcycle crash in the Hauraki District.
Millions across Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall between Friday night and Saturday morning. Vincent Smith lives just north of Brisbane in… Audio
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
Papakura recycling plant's latest fire extinguished
The fire at the metal recycling plant in the Auckland suburb of Papakura has been extinguished. It started on Wednesday afternoon, thick, black smoke billowing from the fire causing an... Audio
No one involved in fatal Auckland triple-car hit and run comes forward
A month on, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Community emergency hubs set up to help in Wellington quake
In a natural disaster damaged infrastructure and an overwhelming demand for official help can mean communities have to look after themselves for a while. This week, in Wellington, officials are trying… Audio
Child goes on 27km 'adventure'
A 10-year-old boy who took himself on a 27km "adventure" almost sparked a search and rescue mission.
Out-of-control rubbish burning caused Waipoua river fire
Last week, residents were evacuated from Waipoua Settlement in Northland as the blaze threatened over 20 homes.
Residents across Goodna and Logan fear repeat of devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred looming off the Queensland coast, residents prepare for the worst.
'More steam than smoke': Firefighters still at scene of metal recycling plant fire
The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
Firefighters battle fire at recycling yard in Papakura
Fire and Emergency has worked through the night to monitor a fire at a metal recycling plant in Papakura. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington commuters stopped as dramatic arrest carried out
Armed police have surrounded a car in central Wellington and taken a man into custody.
Queensland supermarket shelves stripped as millions brace for cyclone
Queenslanders are heeding warnings to stock up on essentials as the region prepares for the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
