New Zealand'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coastPolice received the emergency call at 11.50am today.25 Apr 12:25 AM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fallLouisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.24 Apr 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze eruptsResident near fire says 'smell of the smoke is awful'.24 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandFirefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / SuppliedWatch24 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandPolice search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie ButlerThe 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.24 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to Dunedin workplace incidentTwo fire crews were dispatched to the scene, along with police and Hato Hone St John.24 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in SH1 crash with truckEmergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.24 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandPolice suspect robbery gone wrong in Abdul Nabizadah homicide caseAbdul Nabizadah was found critically injured on Camperdown Rd, Miramar in March.23 Apr 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Filled every room with joy': Seven-year-old boy killed in Otago crash Another injured person was airlifted to hospital after the fatal accident on March 23.23 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandFishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coastBlack smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.22 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandBoat on fire off Coromandel coastEmergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.22 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after fatal crash near RotoruaEmergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.22 Apr 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Backed way up': Delays following two-vehicle crash near Sheepworld The incident happened near Sheepworld Farm Park around 2.30pm today.22 Apr 04:06 AM
New Zealand Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordealShe and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.21 Apr 07:31 AM
New Zealand'Just doesn't make sense': Fire station hit by repeat vandal Frustration is growing as a man allegedly smashes fire station window for a fifth time.21 Apr 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fireChirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.21 Apr 06:28 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.21 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, helicopters respond as two-car Easter crash closes SH3 in TaranakiEmergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm. 21 Apr 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fireA West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:58 AM
OpinionAuckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely wellOPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.20 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into river near Wairere FallsPolice, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.20 Apr 06:50 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in farm vehicle accident near TaupōA person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.20 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandBottles thrown at police confronting boy racers in WellingtonPolice pelted with bottles breaking up reckless boy racer meets in Hutt Valley.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.19 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The case for acknowledging our emergency service volunteersVolunteers make up 80% of Fire and Emergency staff in New Zealand.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassive lightning and thunder storm rocks Auckland regionContinued heavy rainfall is expected overnight and may lead to localised flash flooding.18 Apr 01:14 PM
