Emergency Services
Unconscious person pulled from water off Gisborne coast
A rescue helicopter winched a medic to the unconscious person.
Fire at Auckland Mosque
A fire at an Auckland mosque has reignited concerns about a rise in hate crime against Muslims in Aotearoa. Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand spokesperson Abdur Razzaq Khan spoke to… Audio
'Could have been a lot worse' - Four Tongan RSE workers in hospital after crash
The seasonal workers were en route to a Hawke's Bay apple orchard when they were injured in a crash near Rotorua on Sunday. Audio
Residents' fears as gangs swarm to teen's tangi
Rotorua police are on high alert ahead of a tangi for a teenager who died following a police chase.
Tongan workers injured after bus rolls over
At least 15 people have been injured after a bus carrying Tongan workers rolled, between Rotorua and Taupō.
Scissor-wielding car jacker takes vehicle - police
A Christchurch driver was forced out of their car by a person who threatened them with a pair of scissors.
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Chatham Islands
A man has died after a motorbike crash in the Chatham Islands.
One dead after car hits power pole
One person remains in a critical condition and two others are in a moderate condition after a car collided with a power pole.
Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Five people have been hospitalised after a crash in Auckland, while drivers face up to three-hour detours in Wairarapa/Wellington.
Manukau councillor tired of repeated industrial fires in her area
A Manukau ward councillor says it is disappointing to hear of yet another fire at an industrial site in her ward area.
Large factory fire in Ōtāhuhu now largely extinguished
A smoke warning for nearby residents has now been lifted following the blaze.
Large grass fire in Auckland's Mt Wellington contained
At its peak, six fire trucks and a helicopter were fighting the blaze.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Waterview Tunnel incident
Police responded to reports of a motorcycle riding on the wrong side of the road.
Men arrested after incident involving home-made gun - police
A gang member and another person have been arrested after an incident involving a home-made gun, police say.
'Significant fire risk' at properties adapted for cannabis operation, police say
Officers have found more than 3000 cannabis plants in a series of raids on organised crime targets in Auckland.
Lightning strike sets school hall on fire, kids evacuated
A Waikato school has been closed for the day after a lightning strike started a fire in the roof of the school hall.
Former All Black Sevens star sentenced on gun charges
He captained the Sevens side and was a health board official. Now, he's been sentenced for illegally onselling guns.
The two contenders to be the next Police Commissioner
What do we know about the two men at the top of the list as potential replacements to lead New Zealand's police?
Female police officer harassed by senior - IPCA
A senior police officer sexually harrassed a female officer, but an internal investigation process was flawed, the independent police conduct authority has concluded.
One child dead, four injured after car crashes through Melbourne school fence
An 11-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car that veered off the road and into a primary school in Melbourne's east.
