Emergency Services
Plane lands after reports of fire in the cargo
Terror in the skies over Auckland today as a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia touched down in Auckland following reports of a fire in the cargo hold. Fire and Emergency were alerted just after… Audio
'Thought that was it': Passengers describe 'frightening' mayday flight
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport as the plane from Sydney came in after reports of a fire on board.
Crash blocks section of SH1 Waikato expressway near Huntly
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near Ralph Road around 11.50am, one person has received critical injuries.
Person to faces charges after crashing stolen vehicle
Driver fled after officers signalled for them to stop.
Watch: Speeding driver narrowly misses woman before hitting police car
Footage shows the car flying through central Auckland before a crash that hurt three people.
One dead, one in hospital after Taitā vehicle fire
A tent has been set up behind police tape at the scene, and a rāhui is expected to be enacted.
Collins family gifted home as they return after tragedy
Ella and Jack Collins have reason for new hope, after losing their two-year-old daughter, Ivy, in floodwaters. Audio
Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has been fired
The man, whose name and occupation remained suppressed for now, had pleaded not guilty to a five charges relating to the possession and exportation of child exploitation material.
Asia braces as Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall
The super typhoon forced evacuations, panic buying and flight cancellations from Manila to Hong Kong.
Woman who died in police custody had complications from drug use
Amber-Leigh Hunwick, 43, also suffered from the lasting effects of a Covid-19 infection.
Arson charges laid after blazes in Auckland suburbs
Police believe fires in Epsom and Newmarket are linked to a man expected to appear in Auckland District Court.
Man who died in Christchurch still unidentified
Police are trying to identify a man who died suddenly on Friday and have appealed for any information.
One dead following Whanganui East crash
The single-vehicle crash was reported at about 9.50am on SH4/Anzac Parade.
Fire breaks out at Auckland Zoo
However, the zoo says no animals or people were injured and it'll be business as usual today.
Police seek help to find Simran
Simran was last seen in Whakatāne, but the police had located her vehicle in Pongakawa and believe she still may be in that area.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Crews battle fast-moving fire in Canterbury
Helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Coroner blasts government over teen's sofa fire death
Lizzy Marvin, 16, died after inhaling the toxic fumes after embers from a fireplace landed on a sofa bed last year. Audio
