Emergency Services
More strike action coming from ambulance staff
Frontline St John ambulance staff say the organisation is broken and on life support Audio
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
Teen hospitalised after reportedly being struck by vehicle during car meet
The 18-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious and faces a lengthy recovery.
'Auckland is turning a corner' - Luxon on drop in assaults
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.
St John ambulance workers set to strike again
Hundreds of ambulance officers will walk off the job for 24 hours on 27 and 30 September.
Police car in crash on SH1 south of Timaru
Hato Hone St John were alerted at 11.30am and sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the crash site.
Search resumes for man who fell into sea at Ninepin Rock
The man - who was not wearing a life jacket - was collecting shellfish at Ninepin Rock before he fell into the water late on Friday.
Three injured in Wellington collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.
Person seriously injured after jet boat hits rock
One person was flung from the boat in the crash in a remote part of Southland.
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
