Emergency Services
Traffic builds as five-vehicle crash blocks Auckland's Southern Motorway
The accident, reported at 6.20am, was in the southbound lanes at Greenlane.
Probe underway after Mt Eden store fire extinguished
Fire and Emergency is investigating the cause of a fire at a commercial building on a major arterial road in Auckland this afternoon.
Winery worker was drunk before fatal crash
The tragedy has caused the wine industry to review its health and safety policies around sampling the product.
Person dies in Eastbourne crash, access road closes
Marine Drive is closed while a serious crash unit examines the scene.
Woman in custody after Christchurch house fire
Fire and Emergency says four fire trucks and a command unit were sent to a Sockburn property where they put out a small fire.
Helicopter searches landfill after locator beacons incorrectly disposed of
Accidental activations of emergency locator beacons is costing thousands of dollars in wasted resources. Audio
'He was intending to kill' - Police commissioner on Phillips
Despite Tom Phillips being dead, and the children safe, police have said there is a long investigation ahead. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9th September 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Audio
Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons increasing
Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons are increasing, costing thousands of dollars in wasted resources. Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre search and rescue officer James Simpson… Audio
Officer recovers in hospital after being shot during Tom Phillips confrontation
The Police Commissioner and the Minister for Police are both in Hamilton, as the constable injured on Monday recovers in hospital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Urgent injunction stops release of details in Tom Phillips case
As it happened: Marokopa fugitive shot and killed after almost four years in the bush. Audio
Children still missing after Tom Phillips shot dead
Confronting and devastating - that is the reaction to a shootout early this morning which has left a police officer critically injured and missing man, Tom Phillips, dead. Phillips has been on the run… Audio
Police searching for missing children after Tom Phillips killed
Police are still searching for the remaining children of fugitive Tom Phillips, who died this morning after a shootout with police. Phillips was killed and a constable was left with critical head… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, after evading police for nearly 4 years, Marakopa fugitive Tom Phillips is dead - one child is in custody and two others are missing. Phillips and his three children Jayda… Audio
Port Hills scrub fire a controlled burn - FENZ
Fire and Emergency is responding to a scrub fire on the Port Hills, near the Christchurch Adventure Park.
Person seriously injured at property near Christchurch
One person was airlifted to hospital, after being seriously injured in a rural area north of Christchurch.
Tears as armed robbery interrupts restaurant on Father's Day
Two suspects entered through a back door and threatened staff, before fleeing with the till.
Incident at transfer station prompts emergency response
Emergency services were called, after a person fell into trash at a Christchurch transfer station.
Watch: Backcountry skiers caught in avalanche
Police say the four skiers are accounted for and safe.
