Emergency Services
Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has been fired
The man, whose name and occupation remained suppressed for now, had pleaded not guilty to a five charges relating to the possession and exportation of child exploitation material.
Asia braces as Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall
The super typhoon forced evacuations, panic buying and flight cancellations from Manila to Hong Kong.
Woman who died in police custody had complications from drug use
Amber-Leigh Hunwick, 43, also suffered from the lasting effects of a Covid-19 infection.
Arson charges laid after blazes in Auckland suburbs
Police believe fires in Epsom and Newmarket are linked to a man expected to appear in Auckland District Court.
Man who died in Christchurch still unidentified
Police are trying to identify a man who died suddenly on Friday and have appealed for any information.
One dead following Whanganui East crash
The single-vehicle crash was reported at about 9.50am on SH4/Anzac Parade.
Fire breaks out at Auckland Zoo
However, the zoo says no animals or people were injured and it'll be business as usual today.
Police seek help to find Simran
Simran was last seen in Whakatāne, but the police had located her vehicle in Pongakawa and believe she still may be in that area.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Crews battle fast-moving fire in Canterbury
Helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Coroner blasts government over teen's sofa fire death
Lizzy Marvin, 16, died after inhaling the toxic fumes after embers from a fireplace landed on a sofa bed last year. Audio
Police, Coastguard rescue missing night diver near Goat Island
A night-time search off the northern Auckland coast has ended safely after a missing diver was rescued near Goat Island.
Mother killed after hitting bridge while towed by jetski
Tira Wilson, 41, died when she was thrown from a ski biscuit.
One seriously injured in Queenstown incident, road closed
A staff member at a nearby hotel said police have told them the area is a crime scene and have asked them to stay indoors.
Thousands without power after high winds across Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
More than 7000 homes remain without electricity, after high winds toppled trees and powerlines.
Person dies in Manawatū crash
The crash in Newbury, near Palmerston North, closed Hansens Line.
SH2 blocked by fallen poles, trees
There were over 1100 addresses without power in Power Co's northern territory.
Three pedestrians injured in South Auckland hit-and-run
St John transported the injured - two in serious condition - to Middlemore Hospital.
Traffic builds as five-vehicle crash blocks Auckland's Southern Motorway
The accident, reported at 6.20am, was in the southbound lanes at Greenlane.