Emergency Services
House on fire in central Auckland suburb
Multiple fire crews have raced to a three-storey house on fire in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham.
Body found in search for diver missing in Wellington
Police were called at 11am after the diver failed to surface in Lowry Bay.
Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100 metres down bank in Waikato
Drivers are being told to delay travel to Kawhia.
More Kiwi firefighters to help battle Canadian blazes
New Zealand is again sending more fire fighters to Canada to help battle raging wildfires.
Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by bus
A person has been taken to hospital after the crash in Auckland's Onehunga,
Serious crash closes Auckland's St Lukes Road overbridge
One person is reported to be in a critical condition.
SH1 near Blenheim reopens after overnight crash
Three people were injured and SH1 closed after a crash near Blenheim that saw one person cut from a vehicle.
One person dies following Horowhenua quad bike crash
Emergency services were called to Foxton Beach near the surf club shortly after 1pm.
Bike rider airlifted to hospital after accident near Muriwai
It is not clear whether the accident involves a mountain bike or a dirt bike - with the area popular for both.
Firefighters lose water pressure while fighting blaze inside house
Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.
Warning after three injured trying to sort household fires
Fire and Emergency said the people were lucky not to have been killed by the fires in recent weeks.
Readynet alert system founder on glitches in NEMA's emergency alerts
The National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches in its emergency alerts system, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on Wednesday. Matthew Nolan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Christchurch man who absconded from care 'considered dangerous' - police
Kieran Thomas, 35, was reported missing just before 6pm.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Christchurch
The police said the duo have sustained serious to moderate injuries.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31st July 2025
In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener. Starting off, the Panel hears from a kiwi living in Japan and their experience after tsunami warnings… Audio
Traffic delayed after person killed in crash near Auckland Airport
There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning after a fatal crash. Audio
Emergency helicopters costing taxpayers more and more
Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Car fire may have spread to house
Firefighters remain at a rural property south of Auckland, after a large house fire overnight.
