Emergency Services
Hunt still on for man who fell into Manukau Harbour
Police say the man was out collecting shellfish at Nine Pin Rock, before falling into the water just before midnight.
Paramedic gives 'shout out' to unknown man who saved paraglider's life
Rescue teams are thanking an anonymous member of the public who helped save a paraglider's life in Auckland.
Person in critical condition following paragliding incident near Muriwai
A person was rescued by helicopter and flown to Auckland Hospital.
'Like a bomb had exploded': Tanker crashes through house with children inside
One person died in the State Highway 1 crash but it was a miracle neither the truck driver nor the people inside the home were seriously harmed, Brent Shepherd says.
Investigation launched after body found near Dargaville
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found in a burning car on a beach near Dargaville on Monday. Detective Inspector Al Symonds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Fonterra tanker ploughs into bedroom after fatal crash
Two Otago residents should ''buy some Lotto tickets'' after a truck involved in a fatal crash ploughed through their bedroom while they slept.
Patient dies while waiting at Rotorua Hospital
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Children caught in the mud after fleeing helicopter - police
A 12 and 13-year old were caught when their vehicle became trapped in mud after they tried to run from officers in Auckland, police say.
17 fires in 15 days in Otago as strong winds hit
A local Fire and Emergency commander says the winds have come earlier this year after a dry winter. Audio
Firefighters in Otago fight vegetation fire
Otago fire fighters are finishing battling their 14th vegetation fire in two weeks on Monday morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Commander Bobby Lamont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Large vegetation fire at Waitaki now contained
The fire flared up earlier today due to high winds but is now under control, FENZ said.
Grenfell Tower fire survivor says 'justice must be served'
The inquiry into London's Grenfell tower fire which claimed the lives of 72 people seven years ago concluded this week that the deaths "were all avoidable". Antonio Roncolato escaped the burning tower… Audio
Death of 9-month-old baby not suspicious - police
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Missing tourist may be in the South Island
Elizabeth Wielga, 67, checked out of her accommodation in Tongariro on 30 August but did not check in for her flight out of Auckland that day.
Two people injured as two-car crash closes State Highway 2
Police said one person was seriously injured and another had moderate injuries after the two-car crash.
Fire and Emergency runs out of money for lifesaving gas monitors
It has equipped 51 of NZ's busiest fire stations so far, but lacks funding for another 49. Audio
FENZ runs out of money for gas monitors
Fire and Emergency has run out of money to give firefighters more lifesaving gas monitors with the project only half done. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn, Auckland
A person at the scene told RNZ her nephew has been shot dead, while police are still looking for a suspect.
Missing: Have you seen Elizabeth Wielga?
Police are calling for sightings of Elizabeth Wielga, who was last seen in the Tongariro area, while visiting from Australia.
Pilot injured in small plane crash near Kaikohe
A pilot has been injured in a microlight crash near Kaikohe, in the Far North, while a worker in Whangārei has been critically injured.
