New ZealandLocal Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandLarge tree fires in South AucklandThe hot, dry conditions are keeping fire fighters busy this afternoon20 Jan 03:23 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information over suspicious daycare fireKids were left with nowhere to go after the Boxing Day fire destroyed their daycare20 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tsunami false alarm - 'we don't know why sirens were activated'FENZ had put 'patch' fixes in place until they figure out how to fix it long term.20 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandTsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuatesCivil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandArsonists target five homes in TaupōPolice are asking locals to come forward with information.16 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandKiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescuesThe staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".14 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandFires rage in Horowhenua and NorthlandOne person suffering burns has been hospitalised.13 Jan 07:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Christchurch house fireA raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.12 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandRescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury homeAt least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.12 Jan 08:12 AM
New ZealandAlready heroes: More Kiwi firefighters touch down in AustraliaNZ firefighters have arrived to applause as they touched down in Australia last night.08 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi fighting Oz inferno fears blaze may become 'megafire'Kiwi couple at the heart of the bush fire response in Victoria.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand 'needs to be prepared' for increased fire risk"Wildfires can happen any time, it only takes one spark. We all own the risk."07 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandVans collide on Coromandel's dangerous Kopu-Hikuai RdEmergency services are responding to another crash on Coromandel's SH25a this evening.06 Jan 07:05 AM
New ZealandGas leak secured in Carbine Rd, Mt WellingtonA truck has hit a gas main in Mt Wellington this morning, causing a gas leak in the area.05 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandMore NZ Firefighters heading to Australia to help22 firefighters will head across the ditch after a formal request from Australian Govt.03 Jan 12:30 AM
New Zealand11 occupants escape Te Atatu garage fire"Remember if you discover fire in your place of residence to Get Out and Stay Out!"31 Dec 11:48 PM
New Zealand'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey homeNeighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.28 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle huge Auckland infernoFire crews responded to a large blaze in Glendene, West Auckland, this morning.26 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandFirefighter loses home in Boxing Day blazeCrews from around the region poured in to try to save the firefighter's home.26 Dec 05:29 PM
New ZealandLucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."25 Dec 07:11 AM
New ZealandHaving a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-upFENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.24 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandCarols and chaos: Christmas is hereEverything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.22 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandFive people injured, one critically, in Christchurch crashFive people have been hospitalised after an early morning crash in Christchurch.19 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandTwo people die in overnight crashesTwo people died in a crashes in Auckland and Canterbury last night.18 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandCommuter chaos: Crashes as rain pelts AucklandMotorists are being told to expect delays.17 Dec 02:45 AM
New Zealand'My baby, my baby' - woman at the scene of large house fireNorthern fire communications say everyone there at time of blaze is accounted for.16 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson causes $30k damage at cricket clubSurrounded by trees the club chairman says it is 'lucky' the fire didn't spread further.15 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandSurviving severe burns: 'I couldn't move'Aroha Andrew says her heart breaks for the Whakaari/White Island victims.12 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Sixth person deadFive confirmed dead, eight missing, 31 in hospital after White Island volcano erupts.10 Dec 09:22 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burnedAdelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.10 Dec 08:36 AM
New Zealand'I wasn't being stupid' - Richlister crashes, rolls PorscheThe richlister said he wasn't sure how the crash happened.05 Dec 06:02 PM
New ZealandRental trucks and escorts needed to cover ageing, faulty Fire fleetFire and Emergency New Zealand denies its fleet is in tatters but the union has concerns.04 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandTakanini inferno: Explosions, black smoke billowed from buildingFirefighters warning nearby residents to stay indoors as black smoke pours from building.04 Dec 05:26 AM