Emergency Services
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
GPs increasingly replaced by corporate employees on video calls
The traditional family doctor who knows you and your medical history - and probably your mum as well - is increasingly being replaced by corporate employees and video screens. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Bravery awards handed out at Police Association conference
A police officer who fought to restrain a man in a burning garage while his boots were ablaze, is one of two officers recognised with bravery awards. Police reporter Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Unlicensed driver on drugs crashes, killing five
Piata Otufangavalu was inhaling 'nangs' when her car crossed the centreline into oncoming traffic.
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
Two dead, three injured after Waikato car crash
The collision happened near Tirau, near the intersection of SH1 and Horahora Road.
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Possible Esk River mouth blockage in spotlight
Council hydrologist Craig Goodier was cross-examined over whether logs or concrete may have blocked the waterway.
Emergency response time to White Island eruption questioned
The coronial inquest also heard police did not follow the prepared eruption response plan in 2019.
Questions over Cyclone Gabrielle alert delays at inquest
The person in charge of flood forecasting during Cyclone Gabrielle can't explain why it took two hours to alert Civil Defence that river level monitoring equipment wasn't working. Tairawhiti Hawke's… Audio
People 'burnt like I've never seen before' in Whakaari eruption
The Whakaari/White Island disaster inquest has heard how the quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.
Canterbury highway closed after crash
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway in Canterbury is closed after two vehicles crashed.
WorkSafe to assess Auckland fire station after asbestos scare
The Auckland City Fire Station was closed on Friday when possible asbestos contamination was identified.
Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour. Audio
Union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at station
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says the central Auckland building needs a full remediation.
Auckland fire station cleared to re-open after asbestos scare
Fire and Emergency says precautionary testing found no airborne particles at the Pitt Street site.
One dead after single-car crash in Whangārei
A person has died after a car crash in Whangārei on Saturday night.
One dead in Canterbury house fire
One person is dead after a house fire overnight in Rakaia, Canterbury.
Police report death after motorcycle crash in Otago
One person has died after a motorcycle crash near Palmerston.
E-scooter rider critically injured in central Auckland crash
The collision between the scooter and a car happened at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St on Saturday afternoon.
