Emergency Services
Fire crews quell blaze at Auckland strip club
The fire reached up to 30 metres inside the venue.
Person dead after being burned by coal range
They were flown to Hutt Hospital in Wellington after falling onto the range on Tuesday afternoon.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
Another person has been treated by paramedics as a result of the blaze in Hornby.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Fire at popular Wellington cafe
Fire crews were called to Beach Babylon cafe on Oriental Parade just after 1am on Wednesday.
Man dies after being struck by car in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash in Massey just before 7pm.
Cause of massive Canterbury fire found
The Bridge Hill fire is now under control, with drone teams up overnight checking for hotspots. Audio
Canterbury firefighters battle four wild fires
Firefighters in Canterbury have been busy battling four large blazes in West Melton, Kirwee, Bridge Hill, and Waihao Downs, near the regional border with Otago. District Commander for Canterbury Dave… Audio
Kiwi pilot saves lost couple stalked by large crocodile in outback
A pair had "resigned themselves to dying" after their 4WD was washed away and they were stranded in 40-degree heat.
No contact yet as investigators probe fire cause, principal says
Papanui High School students were among those evacuated from the fire area but the school hasn't been approached.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio
New firearms registry a factor in sharp rise in privacy breaches by police
Breaches of people's private information have almost doubled in number, to close to 500.
Fire crews battling wildfire in Canterbury
Fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours. Fire and Emergency's Canterbury District… Audio
Large fire forces evacuation of 50 homes in Canterbury
The large vegetation fire in West Melton has forced the temporary evacuation of about 50 homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Firefighters battle large fire west of Christchurch
Firefighters have been working through the night to keep a large fire in Canterbury from reaching homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Update on fire near West Melton, Canterbury
Reporter Keiller MacDuff is at the fire in West Melton - she updates Nathan on the latest. Audio
Choppers called in to fight huge Canterbury fire
About 50 firefighters have been tackling the blaze overnight, with reinforcements expected on scene at first light.
Bridge Hill fire hasn't grown despite strong winds - FENZ
Strong winds at a massive fire in the Canterbury high country have not caused any breakouts today, Fire and Emergency says.
Wilding pine control essential for preventing wildfires
A Canterbury official says the Bridge Hill fire would be much worse were it not for wilding pine control efforts.
Crews rush to fight Bridge Hill blaze before gale force winds expected
Winds in the Canterbury high country are expected to get to gale force overnight, making the job of battling a massive fire in the Canterbury high country more challenging for firefighters.
