New ZealandAmbulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospitalOne paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.30 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandEmergency phone alert test reached up to 6m phonesThe National Emergency Management Agency called the test a 'huge success'.29 May 05:56 AM
WorldMan who opened plane emergency exit door faces up to 10 years in prisonTwelve passengers were injured, 33yo says he felt suffocated.28 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandPerson critically hurt after serious crash near TaupōPeople travelling on SH5 should expect delays.28 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandEmergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence testThe alert went off at 6.17pm today.28 May 06:35 AM
New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in Hunterville claims one lifeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandCyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disastersCentral government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile AlertNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharfEmergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.24 May 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recoveryA lot of work is going on behind the scenes.24 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandEvacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving"It was just a mass coming down the hill."23 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the weekAbout 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.22 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandChild drowns at Memorial Park in TaurangaThe death will be referred to the coroner.21 May 01:07 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspectsAt least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Poor suffer as the world churnsOpinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."16 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandMan desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'15 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShips' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at BeehiveTwo ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
KahuTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
BusinessTrying out Apple's Emergency SOS via SatelliteRocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.14 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandCandles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North homeFire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearingNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people injured in jet boat 'incident', four rescue choppers flown into isolated Canterbury areaFour helicopters are already on the scene, with more on the way.14 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandForecourt tragedy: Gas station staff tried to save man found dead in carMotorist ran into store pleading for help for companion in car.13 May 01:29 AM
New Zealand‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday callIt's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.12 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandAbbey 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.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity patrollers receive new defibrillator thanks to Tall Poppy donationKāpiti Community Patrol will be getting a new defibrillator.11 May 01:39 AM
New Zealand'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing studentJust hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.10 May 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Water was just so intense': Community demands answers after death of studentQuestions swirl about why the trip went ahead considering there were heavy rain warnings.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPretty unreal: Northland teen lands apprenticeship with Northland Rescue HelicoptersPsalm Blockley just started her apprenticeship as an aircraft maintenance engineer.10 May 05:00 PM
