Latest from Emergency Services

Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’

"It’s something that no mother should go through."

DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews

'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'

'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crash

One athlete was seriously injured.

Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui

Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.

Blockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insects

The victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.

Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed

A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.

Police investigation launched after man dies hunting near Tolaga Bay

The man was airlifted to Gisborne Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.

Multiple people injured in Sydney stabbing incident

Four people - including a police officer - injured in suspected stabbing in Sydney.

Blockhouse Bay homicide: Victim was a ‘beautiful soul’, tennis club says

'The court was busy - it’s a vibrant, busy place on a Saturday,' a neighbour said.

Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise

Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.

Korean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash

'Losing so many lives at once is shocking and our hearts go out to those involved.'

Ambo strike action caused no harm

St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.

Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown

The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.

Three people dead after 4WD and people-mover collide head-on in South Canterbury

A 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.

Rāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing person

The rāhui will remain in place until Friday.

Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown

Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.

Reports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious condition

Armed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.

'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers

The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.