Emergency Services
Two dead after boat capsizes in Taranaki
Witnesses to a boating tragedy in Taranaki have described seeing the boat overturn and a desperate attempt to rescue those on board. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Coastguard on boat capsizing off South Taranaki's coast
A six-year-old child is believed to be one of two people who died when a boat capsized off the South Taranaki coast. Coastguard South Taranaki president Gary Darnell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two dead after boat capsizes off Taranaki
The mayor of South Taranaki said a boat accident which killed two and left one in hospital is an absolute tragedy. Phil Nixon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by motorcycle which fled scene
A man was transported to hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.
Two dead after boat capsizes off Taranaki
Police were notified of the incident about 200 metres off Pātea about 10.15am.
One dead following Dargaville crash
Police say one person has died following a serious crash Saturday evening in Dargaville.
Mystery odour forces evacuation of Wellington sports venue
Faulty sewers may have played a role in the full-scale evacuation of a Wellington sports centre on Saturday afternoon.
'Scary big huge cloud': Lyttelton neighbour recounts frightening fire
A Lyttelton man who lives on the street where a large fire broke out said he was shocked by its scale.
Light plane crash in Marlborough
Both people on board suffered minor to no injuries, emergency services said.
Large Lyttelton blaze investigated
Two homes were badly damaged in a fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in Brittan Terrace.
Hawke's Bay teenage firefighter tackling blazes
Sixteen-year-old Tyler Parkinson was always going to be a firefighter. Throughout his childhood, Tyler would spend time admiring his firefighter parents Nicole and Tony and their colleagues at… Audio
Firefighters struggling with ageing truck fleet - union
The firefighters union says overheating equipment in a 28-year-old fire truck is symptomatic of the workers' ageing tools. Audio
Fire and Emergency struggles with ageing truck fleet: Union
A battery charger ignited and burned out in the cab of a 28-year-old fire truck this week. The Professional Firefighters Union said it was symptomatic of a nationwide problem. The union's Tauranga… Audio
Freight train and truck collide in South Auckland
One person has been taken to hospital.
'Always be grateful to have known him': Man who died in Upper Hutt fire named
Police say the cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
Mix of meth and cold water killed Wellington crane jumper
Jarreth Colquhoun died after saying he could successfully make the jump at the waterfront - a belief perhaps fuelled by drugs, a coroner has found.
Investigators search for missing US student in Palmerston North
A team of investigators are searching for William Henry Johnson, a 24-year-old student from the United States, who was last seen in Palmerston North about 10 days ago. Private investigator Mike Gillam… Audio
Person dies after colliding with power pole in Auckland
The person could not be revived and died at the scene in Northcote.
'It's a great loss': Elderly man dies in Upper Hutt house fire
Neighbours had expressed concern for the man because he could barely walk.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
