Emergency Services
Body found off Kaikōura coast
A man's body was spotted off the coast of the Haumuri Bluffs yesterday by a group of fishermen, police say.
Diversity at core of police's ethnic and Pasifika strategies
The police are calling for people from all ethnic backgrounds to join their workforce.
Emergency services radio 'deteriorating' - but lifeline revamp underway
It is the first phase of the $1.4b Public Safety Network rollout over the next 10 years.
Body found in hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour
It was spotted by the police Eagle helicopter on Thursday afternoon near Puketutu Island, where he was last seen.
Family 'heartbroken' as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continues
The missing man's niece, Lovina Fa'ukafa, said the family "were still in shock" over the capsize.
How emergency services will benefit from new comms network
The build of a new communications network for police, the fire service and ambulances is underway. It replaces the old analogue network, which the public were able to listen in on. Audio
New communication network for emergency services launched
A new critical communication network for emergency services has been launched today, and it's hoped it will resolve some of the shortfalls exposed during Cyclone Gabrielle. The Land Mobile Radio… Audio
Search for boatie continues in Manukau Harbour
A search for a missing person is still underway in Auckland's Manukau Harbour today after a boat got into trouble last night. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell is on Puketutu Island, near where the vessel… Audio
'Proud uncle' named among three killed in SH1 truck crash
Fa'aofo Uili Fa'aofo simply wanted to spend some time with his seasonal worker nephews before they flew back to Samoa.
Search for person missing from boat in Auckland's Manukau Harbour finished for night
Two people were on board, Coastguard says. One swam to shore and raised the alarm, while the second is missing.
'Enjoyed putting a Māori woman with a moko in her place'
There are "significant" problems with the way police deal with Māori, data in a recent report shows.
All lanes closed on SH1 south of Auckland after serious crash
A serious accident has closed State Highway One south of Auckland with all lanes closed in both directions. RNZ understands people have died and others have suffered critical injuries. A video posted… Audio
Blockhouse Bay death: Police appeal for sightings of person on foot
The person thought to be connected to the sudden death of a man at a sports ground likely left the scene on foot, leaving the critically injured man to die, police say.
Police investigating how hunter was fatally injured on East Coast
Police are investigating after the death of a hunter in the Gisborne District.
Person killed after crash near Whanganui
A person has been killed and another injured after a crash at Pākaraka, west of Whanganui.
St John to seek 100 percent government funding from 2026
Hato Hone St John says Saturday's rolling strikes by ambulance officers took place without any harm to patients.
'Disappointed and gutted' - Ambulance workers on strike over pay
St John is asking the public to save ambulances for emergencies today during another strike by ambulance workers and call-centre staff.
'Beyond what we can imagine here in NZ': Kiwi firefighters return from Canada
The team have been helping Canadian authorities, who have been battling more than 900 fires burning across the country.
One dead in Bay of Plenty crash
The driver of one of the vehicles was killed at the scene.
Confusion, lack of communication in wake of Aratere crash
It wasn't clear who was leading the emergency response after an Interislander ferry ran aground, report shows.
