Emergency Services
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
On today's episode, Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding, about 100 people… Audio
Power outages reported as residents evacuated in Otago
About 100 people evacuated from homes overnight and two shelters have been opened - one at the St Clair golf club and another at Forsyth barr stadium. And some residents on the Otago Peninsula are… Audio
One dead in crash west of Christchurch
A person has died and two have been critically injured in a crash in Kirwee.
What the authorities advise with Otago under a red heavy rain warning
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the red warning system in 2019.
State Highway 1 reopen after van fire
The van caught fire after the Mackays Crossing interchange
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
In today's episode, Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain, the latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the… Audio
'Lovely' elderly couple lived in house where fire killed a person
A second person is in hospital, and a dog also died in the blaze. Audio
One dead after house fire in Porirua
Emergency services are still at the scene of a fatal house fire in Whitby, Porirua. Reporter Ashleigh McCall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Man arrested for threatening two women with firearm
The 29-year-old is due to appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow.
Armed police swarm car in upmarket Auckland suburb over firearm fears
Four people have been arrested.
Firefighters call for inquiry after two killed in house fire
Firefighters want an inquiry into a fatal house fire in Ōtaki to determine whether the fastest, best-equipped fire truck went and if there is a wider problem.
Firefighters call for inquiry into fatal house fire in Otaki
Firefighters want an inquiry into a fatal house fire in Otaki and whether the fastest, best-equipped fire truck went. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland assault leaves one person in moderate condition
Police have confirmed a person was assaulted at a property on State Highway 12.
Three men arrested after large vegetation fires in Waipawa
Three significant fires were sparked from fireworks being shot out of the window of a vehicle.
Five in hospital after Canterbury crash
Seven people have been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Three in hospital after boat sinks in Southland river
Two people managed to get out of the water themselves, but a third needed to be rescued.
Homicide inquiry after prisoner death at Mt Eden prison
The prisoner was in a double-bunked cell, and the second prisoner has been secured during investigations, Corrections says.
Forty firefighters battle blaze in central Auckland
Fire and Emergency says there was a small fire on a Ports of Auckland crane.
Fire at mechanics in Christchurch causes disruptions
Fire and Emergency was called to Auto Inspection Services in Sydenham just before 4.30 Thursday morning. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
