Emergency Services
Bush fire in Porirua now under control
The blaze in Belmont Regional Park grew to an estimated seven hectares and prompted the evacuation of nearby schools.
One dead after fiery crash near Invercargill
A person has died after a fiery crash on Bluff Highway at Greenville near Invercargill this afternoon
One dead after serious crash in Northland
A person has died after a serious crash in Northland this afternoon.
A new option when dialling 111?
The proposed move would mean mental health professionals responded to callouts for those in distress, rather than police.
Serious crash blocks SH1 between Waipara and Greta Valley
Two people are reported to be in a critical condition following a serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Time for fourth option when 111 called says Minister Matt Doocey
The new Mental Health Minister says it's about time Aotearoa had a fourth option when people call 111.
A recent ministerial briefing proposed police withdraw from some family harm and mental health… Audio
Lee Valley fire contained five days on
Firefighters are now in "mop-up mode" after the blaze burnt through nine hectares of pine plantation.
Search resumes for swimmer missing at Piha
Police are working with Coastguard and surf lifesavers to look for a 37-year-old man who went missing yesterday.
Call us if fireworks being let off in ban areas - FENZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people in areas under fireworks bans to give them a call if they see fireworks being let off.
Lee Valley: Fire containment line being extended, residents allowed back
Firefighters battling the pine plantation blaze at Lee Valley near Nelson are extending a fire containment line in an effort to protect homes in the area.
With Wellington under restrictions, firefighters may turn to sea water
FENZ is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if Wellington moves to level four restrictions.
Fire crews creating 1.2km containment line for Lee Valley fire
It is hoped a forestry fire in Tasman's Lee Valley will be contained by the end of the day, with evacuated residents able to return home. Audio
Wellington firefighters planning for level 4 water restrictions
Firefighters in Wellington may have to use sea water, and are bringing water tankers into the region as a precaution, should water shortages worsen.
Fire and Emergency is planning for the possibility… Audio
Development in death of elderly Wellington woman in Khandallah
There's been a development in the homicide investigation into the death of an elderly Wellington woman.
A team of police has this morning been combing a landfill in Porirua, north of the city… Audio
Roads reopen near Auckland recycling plant fire
Fire and Emergency remain at the scene on Friday morning following the blaze which began on Wednesday.
Firefighters remain on scene at Onehunga fire
Forty firefighters remain on the scene of a fire at a waste management plant.
The fire broke out on Wednesday at the Green Gorilla facility in Onehunga it is contained but is still burning.
RNZ… Audio
FENZ update on Onehunga fire
The owner of the Green Gorilla recycling and waste processing plant has claimed there was not enough water for firefighters to tackle the blaze at her business in Auckland.
Elaine Morgan earlier told… Audio
Firefighters, helicopters contain large Onehunga blaze
Approximately 40 firefighters and two helicopters have contained a large 50 metre by 30m fire at the Green Gorilla waste facility in Onehunga. Audio
Women who died in fiery crash in Taranaki named
The names of two women who died in a crash in Eltham a week ago have been released today.
Large vegetation fire burns through five hectares in North Canterbury
The fire has burnt through on both sides of State Highway 1 near Waipara, close enough for some power poles to catch alight.
