Emergency Services
In pictures: Scenes of devastation in Los Angeles wildfires
Thousands of homes have been destroyed in Los Angeles fires this week. Here are some of the harrowing images photographers from AFP and Getty have captured.
Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten
Residents of Los Angeles suburb of Altadena say they are concerned they are not a priority when it comes to government resources, insurance companies and emergency services.
Patient who attempted to strangle nurse unprovoked before attack - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
LA mayor, California governor criticised over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for her response to the wildfires while California governor Gavin Newsom is being blamed by Trump for the disaster.
Man left with life threatening gunshot wounds now stable
Kaitāia police were called to Mary Hassett Street after reports of the shooting.
Aerial boost in bid to contain vegetation fire at Whangārei Heads
Helicopters are due back in the air to help battle the scrub fire that has destroyed about 20ha of vegetation.
Police name man killed in Coromandel crash
One man died and four others received minor injuries following a two-car crash on SH25 near Te Puru on 27 December.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10th January
On today's episode, the latest on the devastating fires in California, further questions are raised about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions and a close friend of out-going Warrior's captain Tohu… Audio
'This firestorm is the big one' - Thousands flee Los Angeles inferno
California continues to battle several wildfires in the Los Angeles region that have left at least five people dead and more than 100,000 evacuated.
Person dies in water at Mt Maunganui
The person was pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, near Mt Maunganui
Outdoor fires to require permits in Northland due to fire danger
Fire and Emergency NZ says all outdoor fires in Northland will require a permit starting from 8am Friday.
Investigators to examine seaplane wreckage for clues to fatal crash
Three people were killed when the plane crashed near Rottnest Island off the west coast of Australia.
Hollywood productions halted amid raging wildfires
As well, a number of key award season events that were set to take place this week have been cancelled.
Wildfires rage in Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to flee
More than 30,000 people have been evacuated as three blazes destroy numerous buildings and creating traffic jams.
Urgency mounts in search for survivors of powerful Tibet earthquake
Search and rescue teams race the clock to find those unaccounted for as temperatures are to drop as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius overnight.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash pilot identified as 34-year-old James Wong
The plane crash killed people including the pilot James Wong.
Where is Stewart Willis? Missing man left cryptic note
The 63-year-old Christchurch man left all of his belongings inside his rented house, and a message on his door that read "farm".
Video: Large scrap yard fire now extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Takanini.
Serious crash near Pairere
Multiple people were seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in South Waikato Emergency services were called to the crash between two vehicles in Pairere, at about 5:30am on Wednesday… Audio
Fresh clues in search for missing NSW hiker
New South Wales police say they have found fresh clues in the search for a hiker who went missing in the Snowy Mountains area nearly two weeks ago.
