Emergency Services
Fire investigators seek dashcam footage of Tongariro blaze
FENZ said it wanted to hear from anyone with a dashcam who was on State Highway 47 on Saturday afternoon.
Tongariro fire a 'black scar on the land', vegetation completely gone
Crews fighting the fire at Tongariro National Park are reinforcing containment lines after the blaze burned through more than 2800 hectares. Rain has helped their efforts, along with helicopters and… Audio
Close windows, stay indoors: Smoke warning for people near Tongariro
Bush-fire smoke is particularly risky for children, older people and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 November 2025
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Audio
Evacuations ordered due to Tongariro fire
Locals and hikers have been forced to evacuate, as a wall of fire sweeps across the tussock of Tongariro National Park. Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Locals fear 'truly devastating' Tongariro fire
A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a village. Audio
FENZ commander gives update on Tongariro fire
Crews are battling a fire that's engulfed 2000 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency commander Glen Varcoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Whakapapa Village evacuated, as Tongariro National Park fire spreads
Thirty-six residents of the village were warned on Sunday they may need to vacate in a hurry.
Highway closed and power lost, after accident near Invercargill
State Highway One between Longbush and Kennington, near Invercargill, was closed and the power was out for 62 properties, after a truck hit a powerpole. Emergency services were called to...
Rubbish dumped, set alight on Canterbury beach
A Rakaia fisherman's video of a man burning trash on the beach went viral online, triggering a $400 council fine.
Not under control: Trampers rescued from Tongariro National Park fire
The blaze has reached 400 hectares, and is uncontrolled and spreading, as firefighters have had to retire for the night. People are advised to avoid the area.
'Brave, beautiful moment': Prayers for fallen Cirque du Soleil performer
The acrobat stunned the audience, plunging 2-3 metres to the ground, while performing a bar routine.
Body found after Hamilton fire
Police say a body has been found after a house fire in Hamilton East.
Man dies at popular Auckland beach
Police have confirmed a man was pulled out of the water at a beach near Auckland's Mission Bay.
Cyclists involved in serious crash, Wairarapa road closed
Police were called to the crash around 11.30am, and said initial indicators suggest there are serious injuries.
Wainui vegetation fire extinguished
The blaze burned through 100 square metres of gorse before being put out.
'Headlong into the bus': Witness says car crossed line before deadly crash
"The front was entirely caved in," says a driver who narrowly avoided the crash between a car and a school bus that killed a person and hurt 31. Audio
Fireworks blamed as fire tears through paddock
The owner of a paddock where a blaze broke out on Friday out believed fireworks were the cause.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
The final evaluation for the government's military style boot camps found it was too small to provide any meaningful data, and its implementation was rushed; The teams of Tonga, Samoa and New Zealand… Audio
FENZ brushes off rumours as 'scaremongering'
Fire and Emergency says it will continue to respond to severe weather events, despite "scaremongering" suggesting otherwise.
