Emergency Services
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.
Urgency mounts in search for survivors of powerful Tibet earthquake
Search and rescue teams race the clock to find those unaccounted for as temperatures are to drop as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius overnight.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash pilot identified as 34-year-old James Wong
The plane crash killed people including the pilot James Wong.
Where is Stewart Willis? Missing man left cryptic note
The 63-year-old Christchurch man left all of his belongings inside his rented house, and a message on his door that read "farm".
Video: Large scrap yard fire now extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Takanini.
Serious crash near Pairere
Multiple people were seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in South Waikato Emergency services were called to the crash between two vehicles in Pairere, at about 5:30am on Wednesday… Audio
Fresh clues in search for missing NSW hiker
New South Wales police say they have found fresh clues in the search for a hiker who went missing in the Snowy Mountains area nearly two weeks ago.
Toddler, adult killed in SH1 crash named
Police have released the name of a toddler and adult who died after a crash on State Highway 1 at Mangaweka, south of Taihape.
Wairarapa fire ban to be reversed
The recent rainfall and cooler conditions over the last couple of weeks have reduced the risk of wildfire in the area, a FENZ official says.
Canterbury region prohibited fire season to lift
From tomorrow the whole Canterbury fire district from north of the Rakaia River to south of the Clarence River will move into a restricted fire season.
Fire rips through bedroom at Queenstown property
More than 20 firefighters and ambulance staff attended the blaze.
Investigation launched after baby seriously injured
Police are investigating after a baby was flown to Starship Hospital with serious head injuries.
Group swept away in rip rescued by helicopter
Four people have been plucked from the rocks and a rip in a helicopter rescue after they were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.
Child died after being hit by vehicle in driveway
The collision at a home in Gore happened on New Year's Day.
