Emergency Services
Canadian PM thanks Kiwi firefighters for helping fight wildfire
Justin Trudeau posted a message on social media platform X thanking the brave first responders and firefighters from New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and South Africa.
Police on the hunt for video of shooting and West Auckland brawl
Two men have been arrested after a person was shot during a large fight in West Auckland, with police saying people filmed the incident happening - and they want footage.
Person dies in farm incident near Morrinsville
A person has died in a workplace incident on a farm near Morrinsville.
Three injured as car catches flames in crash
A vehicle crashed and went up in flames near the Lyttelton Tunnel early Saturday morning.
Hoax mayday: Emergency services spend hours looking for boat
Emergency services spent hours looking for a boat in danger. It wasn't real.
Staff shortages at Rotorua hospital 'dire' says union
The junior doctors' union says staff shortages at Rotorua Hospital are so dire that patients are being sent back to the emergency department from other wards. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Firefighters warn South Islanders to postpone controlled burns
Thursday and Friday are expected to be unseasonably warm with high winds, which increases the fire risks.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
Senior hospital doctors at Rotorua ED asked to work at Taupō ED due to staff shortage
Senior hospital doctors at Rotorua's Emergency Department are being told they will have to work at Taupō ED, to ensure there are enough staff for it to remain open. Delphine Herbert has the story. Audio
House ablaze in Paraparaumu Beach
Nobody was believed to be inside, but ambulances were on site.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July 2024
On today's episode, the Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships, Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have… Audio
Frontline delivery key focus of Health NZ reset
Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have an absolute focus on frontline delivery. Reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police project to update 'vitally needed' technology on hold
Police have had to delay introducing vital new technology for handling evidence due to lack of money. Audio
Calls for seat belts in buses to be compulsory after crashes
A firefighter and first responder is calling for seat belts in buses to be compulsory after two major crashes on a notorious stretch of highway near Pukaki. Deputy Chief Officer for the Twizel Fire… Audio
Palmerston North man recovers from fall thanks to ground breaking operation
Palmerston North man Myles Dieming was horrifically injured when he fell 12 metres at work, but severe blood clots were hampering his recovery and was struggling to get back on his feet. He spoke to… Audio
Police forced to postpone rollout of new technology
Police have been forced to postpone the rollout of vital new technology for handling photos and videos of the public because of budget constraints. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Buggered': Emergency services deal with large fire near Lake Pukaki
Fire and Emergency has evacuated four properties as a large fire burns near the scene of recent crashes on the main highway.
Digger falls into Gisborne river, one dead - reports
Police are working to recover a person from a digger under water on a private property.
One dead in rural Canterbury crash
One person has died after an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle in Omihi, police say.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22 July 2024
On today's episode, Kamala Harris says she intends to do everything she can to earn and win the Democratic nomination, following Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for re-election, a Northland… Audio
