Emergency Services
Bike rider airlifted to hospital after accident near Muriwai
It is not clear whether the accident involves a mountain bike or a dirt bike - with the area popular for both.
Firefighters lose water pressure while fighting blaze inside house
Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.
Warning after three injured trying to sort household fires
Fire and Emergency said the people were lucky not to have been killed by the fires in recent weeks.
Readynet alert system founder on glitches in NEMA's emergency alerts
The National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches in its emergency alerts system, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on Wednesday. Matthew Nolan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Christchurch man who absconded from care 'considered dangerous' - police
Kieran Thomas, 35, was reported missing just before 6pm.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Christchurch
The police said the duo have sustained serious to moderate injuries.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31st July 2025
In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener. Starting off, the Panel hears from a kiwi living in Japan and their experience after tsunami warnings… Audio
Traffic delayed after person killed in crash near Auckland Airport
There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning after a fatal crash. Audio
Emergency helicopters costing taxpayers more and more
Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Car fire may have spread to house
Firefighters remain at a rural property south of Auckland, after a large house fire overnight.
NEMA launches campaign to get people to act fast in a disaster
The National Emergency Management Agency wants people to act fast in a disaster, not wait for official warnings. NEMA's Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Canterbury scrub fire continues to burn after two days
The fire broke out near Sheffield on Saturday night.
Police probe man's death in Rotorua at the weekend
The man was brought into Rotorua Hospital by four others on Saturday night after being found critically injured on the roadside.
Bruised and broken - New Zealand's silent crisis
More funding has been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations.
The hidden epidemic in Kiwi homes
More funding's been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations Audio
One airlifted to hospital after Bay of Plenty helicopter crash
Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an aviation incident in Matatā at about 3.15pm Sunday.
Firefighters contain 60 hectare scrub fire in Canterbury
Three helicopters were brought in to battle the blaze on the Waimakariri riverbank, near the Canterbury town of Sheffield.
Motorcyclist in hospital after collision with car
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Onehunga.
