AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromEmergency Services
Firefighting family following in father's footsteps
'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'
SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.
One person dead after van rolls on SH27
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.
Fulfilling final wish: E-scooter crash victim's body to be returned to Germany
Loved ones have written about 'an extraordinary person who touched many lives'.
Person critically injured following motorcycle crash in West Auckland
Police advised motorists to avoid the area.
One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash
The road is blocked and diversions remain in place.
'Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies
Christchurch police responded to the incident at 11pm.
Person in critical condition after being hit by car in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4pm.
Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Solo climber found after freezing night on mountain
The man raised the alarm yesterday after he fell while climbing Boys Glacier.
Woman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West Auckland
The woman and the man were known to each other, police say.
Police officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under way
Emergency services were called to the incident around 7am.
Man arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae Beach
A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.
Alpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-maker
Emergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.
Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR
An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.
'Ram raids down 80 percent'
Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ
Night flying for rescue chopper
The Trust Tairāwhiti rescue helicopter flew 5 out of 8 missions at night.
Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
One dead in crash west of Christchurch
A second person suffered moderate injuries in the incident at Darfield.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin
A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Motocross accident on East Coast; victim stable
Training session on top of busy week for Eastland rescue chopper crew.
'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
KSM recipient says honour is for his colleagues, students and family
Ian Campbell says he feels honoured to join the ranks of leaders he admires.
Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break
'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.