Emergency Services
UNICEF on situation in Vanuatu after earthquake
There are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass casualty event, with people still believed to be trapped in three collapsed building in the capital. UNICEF's Chief of the Vanuatu Field Office… Audio
Police close off Napier street after suspicious death
A person was found laying down at an intersection at about 3am .
NZ Red Cross on standby after large quake in Vanuatu
The New Zealand Red Cross says it's on standby to support colleagues in Vanuatu. New Zealand Red Cross secretary general Sarah Stuart-Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rescuers searching for survivors after Vanuatu earthquake
The Vanuatu MetService is advising people near coastal areas to stay on higher ground due to the risk of tsunami from the aftershocks. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chair on earthquake
Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, says his country is in urgent need of international assistance. Glen Craig is the Chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council and he was having… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
On today's episode, Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon, Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what… Audio
Fire crews put out fire at Fonterra's Te Rapa plant
A total of eight fire trucks responded and found smouldering coming from one of the dryers.
Search continues for man who jumped off bridge into Waikato River
The man has not been seen since briefly resurfacing on Saturday night.
House destroyed by fire in Oakleigh, south of Whangārei
The blaze was challenging for firefighters as it was up a steep driveway, Fire and Emergency manager says.
Port Hills bush-fire overnight treated as suspicious
Police are asking anyone with CCTV cameras in the area to check their footage between 11pm Saturday and 1am Sunday.
Southbound lane of State Highway 6 reopened following crash
A cyclist is reported to have serious injuries.
Four people killed on State Highway 5 near Rotorua named
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.
One dead following medical event on Lower Hutt beach
It is unclear over the circumstances of the incident.
Person dies after jumping off a boat near Moutohora Island
Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Two taken into custody after driving dangerously, crashing into multiple vehicles
Multiple injuries were reported, including one person in a serious condition who had to be transported to hospital.
One dead, seven injured in two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 near Pembroke around 11pm.
Firefighters battling yet another Canterbury blaze
The scrub fire at Taylors Mistake was reported shortly after midnight.
Search for man who jumped into Waikato River continues
It follows an extensive search of the water and riverbank last night.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Waikato
The crash was reported to emergency services around 5.35am.
Child dies at Lower Hutt play park after water incident
The child was retrieved from the water "unresponsive", and could not be revived.
