Fire And Emergency
Firefighters warn of 'spike day' blaze risk
Firefighters have responded to three fires around the country overnight, and are warning there could be more if people aren't careful.
Is real culture change on the horizon for Fire and Emergency ?
A highly critical review has found Fire and Emergency has failed to fix its poor workplace culture and recommends setting up an independent complaints body. The Internal affairs Minster has said work… Audio
How to keep firework safe over Guy Fawkes
They're a spectacle when they're lighting up the night sky - but as bright, booming and colourful as they are, fireworks continue to be a source of great debate. Should you still be allowed to set off… Audio
Scrub fire near Queenstown under control - FENZ
A scrub fire started by a burning car coming down from the Remarkables near Queenstown has now been contained.
Firefighters battle blaze in mānuka bush south of Invercargill
Firefighters are battling a major vegetation fire at Awarua, south of Invercargill.
FENZ did 'everything wrong' in abuse case - advocate
Fire and Emergency is being accused of doing "everything wrong" in dealing with a volunteer firefighter who was allowed to remain on his brigade after being convicted of indecently assaulting his… Audio
Far North scrubfires suspected to have been arson
Fire and Emergency believes arson is behind two scrubfires in the Far North over the past fortnight.
Kaimaumau fire: Firefighters working to control month-old blaze
Fire and Emergency is warning hot windy weather in the Far North may lead to flare ups in the month-old blaze burning near Waiharahara.
Otago fire season restrictions come into effect
A restricted fire season will come into effect in parts of Otago from this evening.
Fire and Emergency calls on the double vaccinated to fill volunteer firefighter void
Fire and Emergency is urging double-vaccinated people to train up as new volunteer firefighters to help fill a void created by the unvaccinated.
Ōhau locals' quick thinking saved lives in fire - investigators
Fire and Emergency says the quick thinking of residents and emergency services saved lives during last year's Lake Ōhau wildfire.
Investigators say the blaze - which destroyed 48 homes and buildings… Audio
Wild weather bares down on Hawke's Bay
Dozens of people are being evacuated and thousands are without power as ongoing heavy rain causes of slips and flooding in Napier. Audio
Rural Dynamo, Merilene Horsford
This week Country Life's spending time with a rural woman who rarely stands still. Merilene Horsford is a farmer, mother of six, a grandmother, nurse, music teacher, te reo teacher, is active at her… Audio, Gallery
Rural Dynamo, Merilene Horsford
This week Country Life's spending time with a rural woman who rarely stands still. Merilene Horsford is a farmer, mother of six, a grandmother, nurse, music teacher, te reo teacher, is active at her…
AudioVolunteer firefighter association CEO faces harassment investigation
The Chief Executive of the volunteer fire fighters' association is the subject of an independent investigation relating to two separate complaints of sexual harassment and bullying. The United Fire… Audio
Action being taken on culture at FENZ - Tracey Martin
Tracey Martin is the Minister for Internal Affairs and oversees Fire and Emergency.
She says there's an historical problem of bullying and harassment, but action is being taken to fix that. Video, Audio
FENZ to establish new service to deal with complaints
The head of Fire and Emergency says sexual abuse and harassment within the service is an on-going problem, and establishing a new independent disputes resolution service will be part of changing the… Audio
Calls for independent complaints body for Fire & Emergency
18 months after a scathing review of Fire and Emergency found widespread bullying and harassment, three current and former volunteer firefighters who have made complaints of sexual assault, harassment… Audio
Bay of Plenty tsunami alert blamed on old IT system
Fire and Emergency say last night's accidental Tsunami warning was the result of an old IT system, that is no longer in use.
Sirens started sounding at about 9:15pm on Sunday from Te Puke to Waihi… Audio
