Emergency Services
Police call off search for boat in Cook Strait
Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Firefighter gives evidence at Loafers Lodge trial
The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on… Audio
Loafer's Lodge smoke 'pitch black, as if your eyes are closed' - firefighter
Brady Cutting has told a court the fire was so hot, he could feel his ears burn when he stood up. Audio
Search underway after boat issues mayday call near Wellington
A search is underway for a boat missing off the coast of Wellington, after a mayday call on Monday night. Wellington reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fire experts debate best way to use choppers to fight wildfires
The public has come to think the response can be measured by the number of helicopters used to fight a fire, some veteran firefighters say.
Civil Defence admits knowledge gaps after man swept away in floods
Waikato officials have told an inquest that there were gaps in what it knew about what was happening on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods.
Spate of shootings in Levin causing residents real concern - Mayor
Police recently seized four guns and a large knife in Levin, Horowhenua.
Person in critical condition after being trapped under collapsed sand dune
Emergency services were called to Muriwai Beach on Auckland's west coast.
Auckland playground fire treated as suspicious
Fire and Emergency were called to the fire at Mission Heights Reserve in Flat Bush, Auckland.
Air NZ plane makes emergency landing over possible 'electrical issue'
The flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to land in New Plymouth.
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Emergency services have responded to three serious crashes since late on Friday.
Resident complained of damage to intersection months before fatal crash
A resident complained to police about vandalism at a Hawke's Bay intersection more than six months before it contributed to a fatal crash.
'Vital' changes made to 111 phone service
St John says it will mean the difference between life and death.
Midday Report Essentials for 22 August 2025
In today's episode, Emergency Services will now be able to locate people via their cell phones, even if they have not called 111 themselves; The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to start on Saturday… Audio
Bus and e-scooter collide in central Auckland
Two people were injured after a bus crashed into an e-scooter.
Tradesperson dies at school in Levin
The school has praised staff and emergency services for their quick response.
Cause of emergency alert woes revealed
The National Emergency Management Agency has been looking into why some got multiple alerts - and others got none - during last month's tsunami scare.
Fire crews called to blaze in block of shops in Hamilton
Fire crews are damping down hotspots after shops in the suburb of Hillcrest caught on fire overnight.
Car crashes into wall at train station, two injured
The car crashed into a wall at Manurewa Train Station shortly before 9pm, according to emergency services.
FENZ reveal changes to better battle major weather events
The agency revealed the changes at today's inquest into 2023's deadly storms, with hearings currently in the Auckland phase.
