New Zealand'Escalation': Fire and Emergency to deduct pay from striking firefighters'I believe that the public has suffered as a result of the strike action to date.'09 Mar 07:01 AM
New ZealandWitness describes moment gas station shop goes up in flamesThe blaze was extinguished within 40 minutes of crews arriving.09 Mar 03:00 AM
ChristchurchMan drowns in Canterbury river trying to save dogEmergency services were called to the river about 4.30pm yesterday.08 Mar 11:18 PM
World‘Crocs absolutely everywhere’: Australian locals warned following floodsThe Katherine River peaked at 19.2m, the worst flooding there since 1998.08 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandOne person dies following incident on Canterbury riverEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm.08 Mar 07:40 AM
New ZealandOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland street: One person seriously injured, possible weaponEmergency services were called to the scene at about 3pm.08 Mar 05:24 AM
New ZealandFire service ordered to pay ex-employee $13k after broken promise leads to resignationHR assured him that naming his colleague wouldn’t affect their FireSuper. It did. 08 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after being hit by car in Rotorua overnightEmergency services were called to Brookland Rd at about 3.50am on Sunday.08 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandSearch underway after person swept out to sea on West CoastA kayak found nearby may be linked to the missing person.07 Mar 11:14 PM
AucklandNeighbours say woman stayed in sleepout destroyed by fireA body was found inside the sleepout in Ōtāhuhu after it caught alight last night. 05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out in PonsonbyVideo of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandCyanide confirmed as toxic chemical behind NZ school scare that sent four to hospitalEmergency crews found a low reading of hydrogen cyanide at St Joseph's School.04 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo rescue helicopters called to water incident on Southland beachEmergency services were called about 3.15pm and two people were flown to hospital.03 Mar 05:36 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in WaikatoThe crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.03 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate unexplained death in Whangārei suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.35am.02 Mar 08:15 AM
AucklandNorthcote College reveals cause of fire that destroyed heritage pavilionThe February 20 blaze gutted the college’s oldest building.02 Mar 02:37 AM
AucklandPolice investigating 'destructive' attack on 3 ambulances after tyres slashed, left undriveableSt John says it remains available in an emergency despite incident.01 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandBattery fires in rubbish trucks costing ratepayers and putting drivers at riskEach rubbish-truck fire in Auckland is estimated to cost about $5000.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandMan swept off rocks at West Auckland beach, major sea search underwayThe search will continue this afternoon at low tide.01 Mar 01:49 AM
AucklandBody of missing kayaker found after search and rescue operationThe man's death will be referred to the coroner.01 Mar 01:07 AM
AucklandVan rolls after hitting truck in South Auckland, three taken to hospitalMayo Rd in Wiri is blocked, with cordons in place at two intersections.28 Feb 06:55 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Northland beach after fatal single-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, about 7.15am.28 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Critical injuries': Two injured in downtown Auckland attack, man appears in courtA knife was recovered at the scene of the incident, for which a man has appeared in court.28 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandMan shot in Papakura as armed police swarm streetThe victim is in a moderate condition in hospital after the 11.20am shooting.28 Feb 12:12 AM
New ZealandLindis Pass reopens after single-car crash on State Highway 8One person suffered serious injuries and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.27 Feb 11:27 PM
WorldTwo dead, 38 injured as Milan tram derails and hits buildingInvestigators are probing whether a missed track switch by the driver caused the crash.27 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandFamily's world shattered as baby dies in school bus crash. How a dad is trying to healDonations flooded in after Jordan Biddle's baby son died. He wants to give some back.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Well-involved' house fire in Pakūranga Heights, 12 firefighters tackle blaze Three fire crews and 12 firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandHamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offendersPolice say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandExpect delays: Serious injuries after two-vehicle crash on SH1 in PutāruruFire and Emergency NZ crews extracted one person from a vehicle at the scene.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters' Union raises concerns about lack of staff answering 111 fire callsThe claim comes as firefighters walk off the job again today.26 Feb 10:59 PM
