Emergency Services
18 fire crews, four helicopters contain large grass fire
Fire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained.
Pedestrian hit by car outside Te Anau business
The crash happened shortly before 9am on Monday.
Northcote students learning from home after sports pavilion caught fire
In a letter to parents, Northcote College said it had been told to close by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors
Two people dead, three critically injured after SH1 crash
State Highway 1 in Marlborough has now reopened after the crash.
Person injured in dog attack in Timaru
Emergency Services were called to Andrew Street about 8.30pm Saturday.
Person dies after vehicle flips, hits parked car
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch
Three people have been injured, one critical, in a dog attack in Christchurch.
Serious injuries as crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames
Meanwhile, a separate motorcycle crash has blocked Glenorchy-Queenstown Road at Mount Creighton.
Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland college during firefighters strike
A large fire raged through the building at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action. Audio
SH73 down to single lane after crash between car and motorbike
The crash happened near the intersection with Cora Lynn Road.
Several injured in crash near Feilding
Police said emergency services were notified of the accident on Sandon Road at around 6.10pm.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2
In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes being underused. Is it true that no one is using them… Audio
Why are we seeing more 'states of emergency'?
Recent severe weather and flooding have seen a huge number of 'states of emergency' declared across the country. In fact, there has already been more states of emergency declared in 2026 than all of… Audio
Four hospitalised after chemical incident at Levin plant released
When they were taken to hospital, one was a in a serious condition while three others were moderately affected.
22 people treated after 'gas reaction' at processing plant
Four people had to be taken to hospital, while 18 more were treated at the scene.
Neighbours shaken up amid manhunt over gang clash
Police have confirmed a gun was fired during an incident between rival gangs Black Power and Mongrel Mob, that left four people injured. Audio
The biggest challenge to curbing drownings after 78 deaths in a year
Seventy-eight people lost their lives to drowning in 2025, slightly more than the year before but below the 10-year average.
Food helicoptered to cut off residents
More than 200 people are still cut off on the southern coastline.
Huge queues as crash blocks lanes on Auckland's northwestern
Traffic is piling up and motorists have been warned to expect delays.
State of emergency declared for Tararua District ahead of wild weather
MetService has issued multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings from Sunday morning through to Monday evening.
