New ZealandMuriwai mum and boys lose everything in house fireThe Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade has set up a Givealittle page for the family.22 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandTwo people are trapped after a car hit a power pole in Otway, WaikatoEmergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1.30pm.21 Aug 02:20 AM
New Zealand'It was horrible': First responder details cyclist's sudden fallThe man suffered a heart attack midway through a Hamilton cycle race on Sunday.19 Aug 10:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Sonic boom' as lightning strike sparks blazeA lightning strike in Tokoroa broke windows, levelled trees and set a gas line alight.16 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandTheir home burnt to the ground, now the owners face $300 fineElderly couple could face punishment for illegal burning.14 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue puppy from seven metre wellThe property owner said the puppy was stuck for around 25 minutes.13 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandEleven people hospitalised after Christchurch chemical spillEleven people taken to hospital after a chemical spill in Christchurch this morning.08 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandEleven people in hospital after chemical spill in CHCHEleven people have been taken to hospital after a chemical spill in Christchurch.07 Aug 11:54 PM
New ZealandKiwis deployed to North America to fight wildfiresSoaring temperatures and hundreds of wildfires are devastating countries around the world.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand54 more Kiwi firefighters head to Canada wildfiresWildfires are spreading throughout the North American continent.05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis to help battle deadly California wildfiresA team of around 40 will head from New Zealand to California later this week.01 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandTragedy after man dies trying to rescue partner who wasn't in houseCandles caused fatal Pukekohe house fire after power was cut off to save money.29 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland man leaps off sinking boat following explosionA person believed to have been on the boat has been taken to hospital.28 Jul 09:59 AM
New ZealandFire crews bring New Lynn house fire under controlFire crews are at a house blaze in New Lynn, West Auckland, this afternoon.24 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandTwo rescued from sinking car near NelsonThe pair sat on the roof of their 4x4 to escape the rising water level.22 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandFire badly damages Massey houseFire and Emergency Service crews are still on scene.11 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after two-car crash in TaurangaEmergency crews responded to a two-car crash in Bethlehem this afternoon.07 Jul 02:33 AM
New ZealandFlames engulf house in HuntlyA house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived on Semple St in Huntly today.03 Jul 06:17 AM
New ZealandFatal fire likely caused by electric blanket man wrapped himself inMan killed in fire used to wrap electric blanket around himself to relieve back pain.01 Jul 05:39 AM
New ZealandWorst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crashA seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near WaitakaruruA person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.24 Jun 05:08 AM
New ZealandHunter rescued seven hours after 15m fallEfforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandHelp needed identifying person near scene of suspicious firePolice are asking for help identifying a person seen near the scene of a suspicious fire.21 Jun 05:49 AM
New ZealandThey burned down historic DoC homestead - so why aren't they being charged?Police can't prove the blaze was deliberately or negligently lit.19 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandFatal blaze: No evidence of working smoke alarmsThe man who died in a Mangere house fire last weekend did not have working smoke alarms.18 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandEmergency services at house fire in Bayview, Auckland.Fire crews are at a house fire in Bayview, Auckland, this afternoon.12 Jun 01:18 AM
New ZealandCouple who lost everything in house fire due to have babyCouple loses all their belongings in a fire just days before their first child is due.11 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fiery crash at police checkpoint in AucklandA 24-year-old man will appear in court after a fiery crash in Auckland last night.09 Jun 08:44 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks jersey swapped for fireman's coatAll Blacks wing Waisake Naholo was among players to meet police and firefighters.04 Jun 07:45 AM
RoyalsFormer Hawke's Bay resident 'mind-blown' by MNZMMartin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsSix honours for the Bay in Queen's Birthday Honours listThe awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after police pursuit near Palmerston NorthPolice and emergency services are at a fatal crash in Longburn, near Palmerston North.28 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandFire crews working to extinguish fire in WoodendFifteen firefighters are still at the scene fighting the blaze on Panckhurst Drive.25 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandAccused arsonists appear in court over 15 firesTwo alleged arsonists were terrorising South Auckland with a spate of fires.23 May 11:15 PM