Emergency Services
Cliffside rescue attempts underway on Coromandel Peninsula
A cliffside rescue has begun at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, with emergency services teams working together to try to get people to safety.
Dual Coromandel emergencies: wildfire, helicopter rescue
A helicopter has been sent to an emergency at Hahei Beach, while not far to the north, firefighters are trying to combat a scrub fire that has sent smoke over Coromandel beaches and forced the closure…
Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid
Actors including Sharon Stone and Halle Berry are providing their clothes to a pop-up shop for people displaced by the wildfires in California.
Body found in the water at Mt Wellington - police
A man has died after what police described as a water-related incident, at Mt Wellington, Auckland.
Whangārei wildfire: investigators looking into how it started
Fire investigators have established exactly where a serious wildfire started near Whangārei - now they are working on how it got started.
Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease
Firefighters take a short rest near houses burned down in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California
In pictures: Scenes of devastation in Los Angeles wildfires
Thousands of homes have been destroyed in Los Angeles fires this week. Here are some of the harrowing images photographers from AFP and Getty have captured.
Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten
Residents of Los Angeles suburb of Altadena say they are concerned they are not a priority when it comes to government resources, insurance companies and emergency services.
Patient who attempted to strangle nurse unprovoked before attack - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
LA mayor, California governor criticised over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for her response to the wildfires while California governor Gavin Newsom is being blamed by Trump for the disaster.
Man left with life threatening gunshot wounds now stable
Kaitāia police were called to Mary Hassett Street after reports of the shooting.
Aerial boost in bid to contain vegetation fire at Whangārei Heads
Helicopters are due back in the air to help battle the scrub fire that has destroyed about 20ha of vegetation.
Police name man killed in Coromandel crash
One man died and four others received minor injuries following a two-car crash on SH25 near Te Puru on 27 December.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10th January
On today's episode, the latest on the devastating fires in California, further questions are raised about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions and a close friend of out-going Warrior's captain Tohu… Audio
'This firestorm is the big one' - Thousands flee Los Angeles inferno
California continues to battle several wildfires in the Los Angeles region that have left at least five people dead and more than 100,000 evacuated.
Person dies in water at Mt Maunganui
The person was pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, near Mt Maunganui
Outdoor fires to require permits in Northland due to fire danger
Fire and Emergency NZ says all outdoor fires in Northland will require a permit starting from 8am Friday.
Investigators to examine seaplane wreckage for clues to fatal crash
Three people were killed when the plane crashed near Rottnest Island off the west coast of Australia.
Hollywood productions halted amid raging wildfires
As well, a number of key award season events that were set to take place this week have been cancelled.
Wildfires rage in Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to flee
More than 30,000 people have been evacuated as three blazes destroy numerous buildings and creating traffic jams.
