Ambulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospital
One paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.
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Emergency phone alert test reached up to 6m phones
The National Emergency Management Agency called the test a 'huge success'.
Man who opened plane emergency exit door faces up to 10 years in prison
Twelve passengers were injured, 33yo says he felt suffocated.
Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
Emergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence test
The alert went off at 6.17pm today.
The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
Serious crash in Hunterville claims one life
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.
Cyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disasters
Central government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.
Northland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile Alert
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
One person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharf
Emergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.
One hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recovery
A lot of work is going on behind the scenes.
Evacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving
"It was just a mass coming down the hill."
Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
About 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.
Loafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspects
At least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.
Wellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risks
Rules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.
Editorial: Poor suffer as the world churns
Opinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.
Wellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?
Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."
Man desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel
'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'
Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up
Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.
Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Cyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition react
Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.
Tairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damage
It follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Trying out Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite
Rocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.
Candles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North home
Fire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.
Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Three people injured in jet boat 'incident', four rescue choppers flown into isolated Canterbury area
Four helicopters are already on the scene, with more on the way.
Forecourt tragedy: Gas station staff tried to save man found dead in car
Motorist ran into store pleading for help for companion in car.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Family prepare final farewell for their 'beautiful boy'
Karnin Ahorangi Petera has been named as the student who died in the Abbey Caves tragedy.
Community patrollers receive new defibrillator thanks to Tall Poppy donation
Kāpiti Community Patrol will be getting a new defibrillator.
'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing student
Just hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.
'Water was just so intense': Community demands answers after death of student
Questions swirl about why the trip went ahead considering there were heavy rain warnings.
Pretty unreal: Northland teen lands apprenticeship with Northland Rescue Helicopters
Psalm Blockley just started her apprenticeship as an aircraft maintenance engineer.