Emergency Services
Body of one of two missing fishermen found
The body of one of two fishermen missing in Northland since Wednesday has been recovered, but the other man remains missing.
Boy racer's car crashes into bystanders, injuring two
A person was taken to hospital and the driver's car impounded after the incident.
Fishing spot where two men went missing is notorious danger zone
The Gap is a "spectacular sight when the sea is rough". It's also treacherous, a local says.
State Highway 6 reopens after truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes
The highway at Hira has reopened after a truck went off the road and hit a barrier.
Search resumes for two missing fisherman in Northland
The two men were fishing off rocks in Taiharuru but failed to come home.
Police intelligence roles have increased by 23% since 2017
Police say the numbers of staff working directly in intelligence roles has grown by almost a quarter in the last seven years, and that their core tech is old but still functioning.
Four injured, one critically, in Christchurch crash
Police say the car struck a power pole.
Emergency management missing in action
A new review of New Zealand's response to crisis is blunt about the inaction of the past, and sceptical that much will change in the future Audio
Man arrested after carrying toy gun into mall
Shoppers at west Auckland's Lynnmall believed the man was carrying a firearm, prompting armed police to swoop in.
Firefighters battle 'well involved' Tūrangi house fire
The blaze has been extinguished, with crews dampening down hot spots.
Auckland rugby player dies after brain injury during game
The father of three was airlifted to hospital, but died the next day.
GIrl, 16, rescued after suffering medical event in Whirinaki Forest Park
Rescuing the unwell teen from the bush was just one of many operations a local rescue helicopter team conducted last week.
Quad bike deaths present worrying trend, says farms safety group
Quad bike deaths could be on track to being the highest since 2015 if they continue at their current rate, says a health and safety organisation.
Man dies in quad bike crash in Waimate, Canterbury
The man died at the scene after a crash at a Waihao Downs property.
'Tragedy': Rural Auckland settlement shaken by death of child in driveway
The death - the second of its kind in less than a week - had left locals "very affected", a local councillor says.
Southland teens 'stayed put and followed instructions' - police
The five boys were rescued overnight after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills.
Child killed in driveway crash in rural Auckland
Police have closed a section of road after the second driveway fatality involving a child in the past week.
Quick thinking helps save bush-walking teenagers lost in the dark
The five were walking on Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, near Gore, but lost their way after dark.
After hours facilities on brink of collapse - specialist
The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care is calling for consistency in the way after-hour medical and urgent care centres are funded. Dr Kelvin Ward is the Chair of the Royal New Zealand College… Audio
Authorities warn CG was 'moderate', with worse disasters ahead
Cyclone Gabrielle left the country's emergency response system in tatters despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws and systems that deliver for people in harm's way. Phil Pennington spoke to… Audio