Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
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One person dead, five people injured in two separate Auckland crashes
Police responded to a crash in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark shortly after noon.
Search for man missing in Whanganui River
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
Person flown to hospital after workplace incident in North Auckland
One helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
‘He looked very grey’: CPR and a rogue car tyre as chaos unfolds in record Auckland Marathon field
It was the largest Auckland Marathon on record, with nearly 18,000 registering.
One person dead, three seriously injured in crash near Queenstown
Four helicopters responded to the scene.
Pets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinic
Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Car flips, snaps power pole on North Shore
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward
Suspicious fire engulfs Parkvale garage
Firefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.
Aratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms
The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.
Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.
'I tried to wake her but she wouldn't respond': Heroic girl, 9, performs CPR, saves mum's life
Sydney Salud, 9, also comforted her two younger siblings panicked by their mum's collapse.
Woman dies following water incident at East Auckland beach, witness sees CPR attempts
Emergency services were called to Maraetai Dr about 3.20pm.
Residents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flames
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.
'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.
Person rescued in Auckland after being trapped under collapsed trench
Firefighters were called to an address in Meadowbank just before 3pm.
Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity
A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.
ShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading efforts
The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.
Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.
Dumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beach
A crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Waikato Fire
Drone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and Emergency