Emergency Services
Managing asbestos needs legally enforceable guidelines
Worksafe is consulting on replacing the industry's existing approved code of practice with guidelines.
Large vegetation fire in Darfield
A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Explosions, three structures destroyed as large fire spews black fumes
Fire fighters were called to the blaze burning through trees at a property near Darfield about 10am.
Explosions as fire guts Wellington homes
"Vicious" flames spread quickly in strong winds across two properties.
Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Cause of Island Bay house fire to be investigated
The major fire has damaged two homes and a garage in the Wellington suburb.
Experts call for nationwide mental health response team
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a single, nationwide mental health crisis response system -- after 35-thousand people sought help last year. Commission's Chief Executive… Audio
Firefighters on watch overnight after blaze damages two Wellington homes
One Island Bay home was 'completely gutted', with neighbours urged to close doors and windows to avoid exposure to smoke.
Worker seriously injured at Christchurch's KiwiRail depot
The injured person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Firefighters question David Seymour’s upgrade claims
All Black turned firefighter Steve Devine has urged David Seymour to meet him at any fire station in the country, to see the state of trucks they're using. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teen killed in motorbike crash was going three times the speed limit
The 19-year-old wasn't wearing a helmet when he crashed in Napier last year.
Bus bursts into flames, after hitting Auckland overpass
Fire crews are battling a blaze near Constellation Busway Station, with police urging people to avoid the area.
Person falls from Wellington balcony, gunshots reported
Police are probing reports of a possible gunshot, after a person fell from a Brooklyn Road apartment.
One person dies, two injured in Waikato crash overnight
Police were called to a crash in the rural community of Rangiriri at about 10pm Saturday.
Bush fire on walking track in Auckland's Waitākere Ranges contained
The fire is located a 25 minute walk away from the closest road, FENZ says.
FENZ warns of fire risk before Guy Fawkes
The recent weather means fires could spread and get out of control quickly, community education manager Tom Ronaldson says.
Union questions bus safety following fatal crash
A union is worried how easily the front of a bus crumpled during the fatal bus crash on Auckland's Tamaki Drive last week.
Car crashes into Wairarapa house, person seriously injured
Police were told of the incident just before 4pm, which they said appears to have occurred in a shared driveway.
Serious crash closes Waikato road
Police say a single vehicle crash closed Te Pahu Road in Whatawhata on Friday afternoon.
