Emergency Services
Amid earthquake crisis, Myanmar military still bombs towns
Myanmar has been locked in civil war with multiple armed opposition groups since a 2021 coup. Audio
Myanmar anti-coup fighters call partial ceasefire for quake relief
The pro-democracy government in exile says it has ordered its armed wing to halt all operations in the disaster zone for two weeks.
Southeast Asia quake: More than 1600 dead as Myanmar junta accepts foreign rescuers
The 7.7 magnitude quake has crippled airports, bridges and highways amid a civil war that has wrecked the economy and displaced millions. Audio
'Just starting off his life' - Young boy victim of fatal dog attack
The victim of a fatal dog attack in Katikati was a young child, a local marae spokesman says.
Advocate for NZ's Myanmar community worries aid won't reach those who need it
Some people are worried the money will be use by the government for military purposes.
What New Zealand can learn from Southeast Asia's quake
Earthquake experts tell RNZ the important lessons our country may learn to prepare for potential quakes after Friday's disaster in Myanmar. Audio
Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle
Brockville Road in Dunedin is closed and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
In pictures: Southeast Asia earthquake
Photos have captured the devastation across the region after a powerful earthquake stuck Myanmar killing more than 140. Audio
Man faces drug charges after car hits Auckland Uni pedestrians
Three people were hospitalised after the incident on Monday, including a university staff member.
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of paediatric palliative care. Plus should… Audio
Daring rescue in the heart of Kaimai Ranges honoured
Jeremy Gamble is part of the Te Aroha Paeroa LandSAR group that received the Supreme Award for Outstanding Operation for the rescue of a hunter in the Kaimai Ranges. Audio
'Out of control': Witness says pedestrian sent 'flying' by car
Multiple people have been hurt after a car struck bystanders and a tree.
Youth Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
A 57-year-old driver has been charged with careless driving causing injury.
Two arrested, charged with murder after South Wairarapa shooting
Two men have been jointly charged with murder after the death of a man in Wairarapa Saturday in a daylight shooting.
Driver charged after multiple hurt in Taupō crash
Two vehicles crashed on the Napier-Taupō Road near Rangitaiki School Road, Taupō District.
Police say people will know more about Wairarapa shooting
Police say there will be people who know more about what led to a shooting, the death of a man found in a vehicle, and three sections of SH2 being closed down in the Wellington Region.
One dead, two injured after Wellington motorway crash
A driver has died after a crash between two cars, which shut down part of Wellington's motorway overnight.
Rāhui placed on Tongariro Alpine Crossing after death
Hikers in the area are being asked to use alternative tracks.
Shots fired at a house in Gisborne the latest in series of gang-related conflict
Officers were called to Ranfurly Street at around 6.30am after reports of a gunshot.
Wellington hillside fire extinguished
The blaze's huge plumes of black smoke caught the attention of people on social media when the fire started shortly before 1.30 on a Stokes Valley hill in Lower Hutt.
