Emergency Services
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Piha Surf Lifesaving Club used five rescue vessels to take seven people from the beach and get them to Piha.
Taupō wildfire now under now under control - FENZ
Helicopers are also joining in efforts to deal with the blaze in the Tahorakuri Forest.
Two Christchurch house fires contained
The cause of both fires is unknown but not believed to be suspicious.
Suspicious fire lit near airfield threat to campgrounds, infrastructure
The fire spread rapidly in the dry conditions but was brought under control quickly, police say.
California governor spars with Musk over wildfire 'lies'
Musk's personal account on X, which has more than 212 million followers, has become increasingly influential and has often courted criticism for amplifying misinformation.
Appeal over drone use as bid to extinguish Coromandel fire continues
Residents are being asked not to fly drones, which pose a safety risk to helicopters involved in the operation.
Police cordon off house after man dies in reported fight
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital overnight.
Car crashes after being driven on railway tracks to evade police
Officers had signalled for the driver to stop near Levin after seeing the car being driven at high speed.
Serious injuries in crash between car and scooter in Canterbury
Police say initial indications are that there have been serious injuries.
Body believed to be missing Tauranga man found
The death of the 45-year-old, who went missing last month, is not being regarded as suspicious.
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
LA Fires: Firefighters scramble ahead of incoming winds
Explainer - After six days and 24 dead, firefighters are scrambling to control LA's three remaining fires before powerful winds pick up, possibly spreading the blaze. Audio
Drones join helicopters, firefighters to battle Coromandel blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground on the Coromandel Peninsula to identify where pockets of fire are still burning.
Bach on Nelson's Boulder Bank destroyed by fire
Firefighters are working with the Nelson harbourmaster to respond to a fire on the Boulder Bank, which is close to the port.
Man charged after alleged kidnap attempt in Christchurch
A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull someone into a vehicle in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, police say.
Two people who fell from cliff in Coromandel both under-18
Police have confirmed that two people who fell, one fatally, from a Coromandel Cliff over the weekend were both under-18. Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 16
Six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County neighbourhoods since Tuesday have killed at least 16 people as of late Saturday local time.
Coromandel cliff fall victims 'young people' - Police
Police have confirmed two people who fell, one fatally, from a Coromandel cliff on Saturday night were both under 18.
Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges among celebrities to lose homes in fires
The actor and director says his Malibu home was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Texas.
Scrub fire in Taupō extinguished
A scrub fire threatening houses in Taupo has been put out.
