Civil Defence
Tears shed at news Pike re-entry would be delayed
Pike River families desperate for the mine re-entry will find out more today about when it might now happen, after yesterday's shock decision to delay going in. After battling for more than eight… Audio
Tasman council wants funding help for this year's big fires
The Tasman District Council wants central government to help it meet the cost of dealing with the fires that tore through its region this year.
Tasman calls on govt help to pay fire costs
The Tasman District Council wants central government to help it meet the cost of dealing with the fires that tore through its region earlier this year. While the expense of battling the blaze was… Audio
Taupo fatal crash: First responders witness horror scene
Tokoroa's Fire and Emergency chief Dave Morris says over the next few days he will be keeping a close on crew who attended yesterday's horror crash north of Taupo. Eight people were killed after an… Audio
Auckland Islands rescue a career highlight - Sir Richard Hayes
The chief executive and chief pilot of the helicopter company involved in a crash on Auckland Island says finding the three men alive is one of the highlights of his career. Three men were on a… Audio
How the Auckland Islands chopper crash survivors were found
One of the pilots who rescued the helicopter crew who'd swum ashore on Auckland Island after their chopper crashed into the sea says he feared for the worst when he set off on his mission. Lester… Audio
Hospital's 3-year wait to fix 'extreme' fire risk
A South Auckland hospital was warned patients in its surgery recovery ward were at extreme risk from fire but did not fix the building for more than three years. Documents released to RNZ show the… Audio
Kinleith fatal car crash: 11yo in hospital after family killed
An 11 year old boy remains in Waikato Hospital with serious injuries after a car accident that killed five members of his family on Monday morning. He was the only survivor of the car crash near… Audio
FBI, Aus police helping with investigation into mosque attacks
Two hundred and fifty detectives and police are investigating the terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques - the largest investigation in New Zealand history. Video, Audio
Emergency workers describe response to the scene of ‘hatred’
Emergency workers who went to the mosque shootings have spoken out today, saying they'll never forget the scene of hatred that confronted them. Kate Newton heard the stories of those workers today -… Video, Audio
Civil Defence apologies after false earthquake alert
Civil Defence is trying to figure out how it issued a false alert after it sent out a notification saying it was assessing the tsunami risk for New Zealand after a 6.6 magnitude quake recorded south… Video, Audio
EQC rethink needed as insurers withdraw from market - Consumer NZ
As a major insurer no longer takes on new customers in Wellington, a consumer watchdog wants the government to rethink the Earthquake Commission. Audio
Maniototo fires brought under control
Firefighters in Central Otago have battled to bring a 300-hectare scrub fire that closed part of the main state highway and rail trail under control. Video, Audio
Tornado kills at least 14 in Alabama
At least 14 people including children, have died after a tornado swept through Lee County in the state of Alabama, destroying hundreds of homes. Meteorologist James Spann told Checkpoint authorities… Video, Audio
Nearly $900k to boost civil defence response projects
Projects to improve the response to civil defence emergencies and the resilience of people living in the regions have been given a funding boost.
Teapot Valley residents' bittersweet return to smoke-filled homes
At the Teapot Valley cordon this morning, police and Civil Defence emergency staff were letting only residents through.
Council to work with Piha residents on flood plans
Engineers assessing flood risks for a small community on Auckland's West Coast want residents to have individual evacuation plans.
Tasman fire: Last remaining fire evacuees on the way home
The remaining 250 people who were evacuated because of the Tasman wildfires are now able to go home.
Hope that remaining Tasman fire evacuees can go home for good
The remaining Tasman fire evacuees are being given hope they can return home fully tomorrow.
Tasman state of emergency extended: '3500 are in a continuous state of alert'
The State of Civil Emergency in the Tasman region has been extended for another week as authorities continue to deal with the large bush fires.
