Emergency Services
Two dead, several injured after crashes around NZ
Two people have died and a number of others are seriously injured after a number of crashes across the motu.
Man found dead on Northland beach
Police have been unable to identify the man and are appealing for help from the public.
One dead, 20 injured in bus v car crash near Queenstown
Hato Hone St John says it has treated 20 people after a crash that's killed one and critically injured others near the Devil's Staircase this afternoon.
Delays on SH1 near Cambridge after crash
Drivers are being told to delay unnecessary travel south of Cambridge after a crash on State Highway 1.
Wellington Phoenix and Hurricanes evacuated after bomb threat
The New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport in Trentham said it was working with police on site.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors
Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach people in damaged buildings quickly, a structural engineer says, amid fears the death toll will rise.
NZ rescue crews head to Vanuatu as search for survivors continues
An urban search and rescue is among those joining the race to save people trapped under buildings and landslides in Port Vila. Audio
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.
