Emergency Services
Two dead in separate car crashes in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to two incidents on SH7 and SH1.
Home support workers protest plans to reduce conditions
Home support workers held stop-work meetings on Tuesday morning over their employers' plans to reduce working conditions. PSA organiser in Nelson Kate Davis spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Nurses Union raised concerns over safety before carjacking
The nurses union says it has been raising concerns about the security of staff parking at Palmerston North hospital for months, however there's now renewed urgency after a staff member was threatened… Audio
Person killed as crash closes major road in Auckland's Point Chevalier
Police said a car collided with a pole on Carrington Rd on Monday morning.
Person in critical condition rescued from Pakuranga apartment block fire
Roughly 24 firefighters are at the scene on Grassways Avenue, and are asking the public to avoid the area.
One dead after crash north of Dunedin
Emergency services were called to the Northern Motorway south of Waitati shortly after 3.30am where the sole occupant of a car was found dead.
Govt launches partnership to combat domestic violence in Auckland
Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Minister Karen Chhour made the announcement at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Auckland Airport evacuated after fire alarm
Part of Auckland Airport has been evacuated, in response to an incident.
Four injured, SH8 closed after campervan crash
Four people have been injured in a crash between a campervan and a car in the Mackenzie District.
Nursing home fire kills 20 in northern China, local media reports
Twenty people have been killed in a fire at a nursing home in northern China, according to a state news agency.
K Road closed as smoke seen pouring from apartment
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews discovered a fire inside a second-floor apartment and that smoke had reached the stairwell.
Two in hospital following Christchurch fire
Fire and Emergency said the fire did not spread to neighbouring properties and is not being treated as suspicious.
Man dead after being found in water at beach
A local resident said the conditions were rough near Red Beach this morning.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Watch: Industrial fire sends smoke billowing across Christchurch
Thick black smoke can be seen pouring out of the industrial site in the suburb of Bromley and sweeping across parts of the city.
Fatal Ashburton fire not suspicious - police
Following a scene examination, Investigators have determined the fire was not suspicious.
Christchurch smoke from controlled burn - FENZ
Fire crews are at the scene ensuring the burn-off is safe.
Rain hinders Myanmar quake relief as death toll climbs to 3471
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors. Audio
Fatality confirmed in overnight Ashburton house fire
Police have confirmed one casualty in a fire that significantly damaged a home in Glassey Drive.