Emergency Services
Historic ship catches fire in Bay of Islands
The historic three masted ship, The Tui, has been engulfed in flames in Paihia in the Bay of Islands on Wednesday morning. Big Fish Bay of Islands' Derek Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pensioner saved from drowning after freak wave knocks him over
John Schofield was laying face down in the water after being knocked down by heavy swells while fishing near the mouth of Ōtaki River.
Woman attacked by dog at Auckland Botanic Gardens
The victim's daughter claims the dog's owners didn't stay with her mum as she bled out on the concrete path.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, there's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff, employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the… Audio
Five dead in separate crashes this long weekend
With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.
Person dies in hospital after Port Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the scene following reports that vehicle had rolled on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road just after 6pm Friday.
Two dead following separate Northland, Waikato crashes
Two people have died in separate road crashes in Northland and the Waikato overnight.
Sirens, choppers, burnouts reported in Levin - again
Last year a gathering of more than 200 people and cars turned violent, with a crowd blocking the town's main street and projectiles thrown at police.
Road cordoned off by police near schools in Wellington
Police have cordoned off a section of road near a college and intermediate school, in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville.
Gang gathering prompts increased police for Hawke's Bay
Police have made plans to minimise any disruption to residents and holidaymakers.
69kg of drugs seized at Auckland Airport
A 22yo faces charges after nearly 18kg of meth was found in his bag.
One dead after truck and cars crash in Canterbury
St John said one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition.
'Utter mismanagement': Firefighters Union calls for independent inquiry into FENZ
FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory says significant changes have already been made. Audio
FENZ apologises to volunteer firefighter after 10 year battle
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has apologised unreservedly to a former volunteer firefighter for failing to properly investigate a series of complaints.
Four injured after multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1
A person has been flown to Whanganui Base Hospital in a critical condition.
Suspicious item sparks evacuation at Auckland Transport HQ
AT staff are back in their waterfront headquarters after being evacuated on Monday afternoon.
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall, former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Nelson
Firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall. Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Child critical after car hits two people in Christchurch
A woman accused of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that hit pedestrians at the weekend is facing two charges.
