Emergency Services
Firefighters extinguish North Shore housefires
FENZ crews were sent to two blazes in the Auckland region, one in Beach Haven and one in Glenfield.
Roadside drug testing is about to start: how it will work
Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,
SH75 in Bank's Peninsula re-opens after crash
Police previously shut the highway between Summit Road and Long Bay Road.
Drug-dealing dad to lose more than half-a-million dollars in assets
Property, motorbikes and bank deposits are being stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer.
Ongoing strikes 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
But the union is hitting back and said its comments about pay offers are pedalling "rubbish" that will only galvanise their member's resolve.
Person dies after serious crash in Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56 around 12.30pm.
Logging truck, car crash blocks Dunedin motorway
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway, which has blocked the northbound lanes.
House badly damaged by fire in Wellington's Karori
A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation but a firefighter says all other occupants are accounted for.
A mysterious mayday and a boat that was never found
"We're ... getting swamped out here. We've lost fuel tanks. Please advise," the caller said over crackles. So where are they? Audio
Mount Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash.
Tongariro businesses hit as fire frightens off tourists
The fire burning in Tongariro National Park is now contained, but the after effects are still taking a toll on the tourist hotspot's economy. It's the second major fire in just a month -- the first of… Audio
'Heartbroken': Two killed in fire at Foxton Beach home
Police have confirmed the death of two people after a house fire.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time; The nurses union says people are waiting… Audio
Fire continues to burn at Tongariro National Park
A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time. Bubs Smith from Ngati Hikairo ki… Audio
Fears wind change could cause Tongariro fire to flare up
The blaze has burned through 322ha of alpine vegetation and was 50 percent contained on Monday night.
Tongariro blaze 50% contained, crews to work through the night
Firefighters say the fire has moved towards the area which was burnt last month, but a wind change forecast for the morning could cause flare ups. Audio
Wellington maritime police no longer operating 24/7
Wellington's maritime police are no longer responding 24/7 to help boaties in trouble or to respond to crimes on the water. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Four injured after vehicle hits tree in Whatatutu
Two people suffered moderate injuries and two minor, after a vehicle hit a tree on Mangamaia Road
Two people hospitalised after jetboat crash
The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship at Featherston.
One person injured after Waikawa housefire
Fire and Emergency said the fire was contained to the top floor of the two-storey house.
