Emergency Services
Community centre badly damaged by fire a big loss for locals
FENZ could not yet say whether fireworks sparked the blaze at Transition Towns Community Centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Firefighters call off next one-hour strike, reworking pay claim
Their union is warning the strike cancellation will only be a short respite if they can't find a way to a wage settlement.
Calls for strengthened telecommunications following wild winds
The Otago Regional Council fears lessons haven't been learned almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted significant weaknesses in critical infrastructure. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Gordonton
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash in the Waikato region at around 1pm.
The Panel with Ali Jones and Simon Pound, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Simon Pound. First up, school boards will no longer be required to give effect to Te Tiriti of Waitangi. Acting deputy… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Audio
Rotorua tourist spot Mitai Maori Village damaged by fire
A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down
Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fire damages popular Rotorua tourist spot
Tankers were brought in and State Highway 5 closed down for a time after the blaze broke out just after 10pm.
Large fire spreads through Hawke's Bay farmland
The fire began just 30 minutes before a restricted fire season came into force.
Person seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive at 2.04pm.
Managing asbestos needs legally enforceable guidelines
Worksafe is consulting on replacing the industry's existing approved code of practice with guidelines.
Large vegetation fire in Darfield
A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Explosions, three structures destroyed as large fire spews black fumes
Fire fighters were called to the blaze burning through trees at a property near Darfield about 10am.
Explosions as fire guts Wellington homes
"Vicious" flames spread quickly in strong winds across two properties.
Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Cause of Island Bay house fire to be investigated
The major fire has damaged two homes and a garage in the Wellington suburb.
Experts call for nationwide mental health response team
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a single, nationwide mental health crisis response system -- after 35-thousand people sought help last year. Commission's Chief Executive… Audio
Firefighters on watch overnight after blaze damages two Wellington homes
One Island Bay home was 'completely gutted', with neighbours urged to close doors and windows to avoid exposure to smoke.
Worker seriously injured at Christchurch's KiwiRail depot
The injured person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
