Emergency Services
One dead, seven injured in two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 near Pembroke around 11pm.
Firefighters battling yet another Canterbury blaze
The scrub fire at Taylors Mistake was reported shortly after midnight.
Search for man who jumped into Waikato River continues
It follows an extensive search of the water and riverbank last night.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Waikato
The crash was reported to emergency services around 5.35am.
Child dies at Lower Hutt play park after water incident
The child was retrieved from the water "unresponsive", and could not be revived.
'On fire for about a minute' - Teen remains critical after pylon climb
A witness to a Christchurch teen who received an intense electric shock while climbing a power pylon says the boy suffered serious injuries.
Hot Canterbury weather sparks fire warning
FENZ is reminding people in Canterbury not to spark new wildfires, with hot and windy weather expected this weekend.
Teen suffers electric shock, stuck, after climbing power pole
A teenager appears to be lucky to be alive after climbing a power pylon in Christchurch.
Clean-up underway after vegetation fire rips through Canterbury property
Thursday's blaze quickly spread to 30 hectares because of hot, dry conditions. Audio
Vegetation fire on outskirts of Christchurch contained
Firefighters from four brigades responded to a grass fire in the suburb of Yaldhurst.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
In today's episode, fire and Emergency is still dealing with inappropriate staff behaviour five years on from a scathing review into the organisation's workplace culture, Auckland hospitality… Audio
'Enough's enough': FENZ boss turns hose on bullying, and harassment
Fire and Emergency's chief executive says the organisation is working to abolish poor behaviour. Audio
Cantabrians warned of fire risks ahead of hot windy weekend
Firefighters say Canterbury is so dry, fires are taking hold and spreading rapidly. Christchurch reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
FENZ still dealing with bad staff behaviour after reviews
Fire and Emergency is still dealing with inappropriate staff behaviour five years on from a scathing review into the organisation's workplace culture. Fire and Emergency chief executive Kerry Gregory… Audio
Fire near Burnham fifth Canterbury wildfire this month
A fire near Burnham that resulted in the temporary evacuation of three houses on Thursday is the fifth wildfire to break out in Canterbury this month. Incident Commander Brian Keown spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Fire ban implemented in parts of southern Hawke's Bay
Fires in parts of southern Hawke's Bay will be restricted from 8am on Friday morning, until further notice. Fire and Emergency New Zealand group manager Jason Hill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Canterbury blaze may have been caused by blown-out tyre
Residents from three homes who were evacuated have been able to return to their houses after the fire on Thursday.
Houses evacuated as fire crews battle blaze in Canterbury
Five helicopters, 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are working on the out of control blaze.
Fire crews quell blaze at Auckland strip club
The fire reached up to 30 metres inside the venue.
Person dead after being burned by coal range
They were flown to Hutt Hospital in Wellington after falling onto the range on Tuesday afternoon.
