Emergency / Law Enforcement Foxton Shannon Road closed after fatal single-vehicle crash Police say one person died after a crash just before 4pm; the Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and drivers are being told to avoid the area.
Emergency / Health Forty-three new EMTs graduate in Auckland as St John works to lift frontline capacity The Residential EMT programme, created during COVID-19, is now a core pipeline into ambulance care, with 43 new officers joining Auckland crews and nationwide vacancies still to fill.
Emergency / New Zealand Aviation code lowered to Yellow at Whakaari as steam-only activity continues; Alert Level stays at 2 Overflight confirms no ash emissions; lack of on-island sensors keeps the minimum Alert Level at 2 despite no current eruption.
Emergency / Government FENZ to consult on station callout policy; union says change risks slower responses The Professional Firefighters Union says proposed limits on calling back off‑duty crews would thin cover when appliances are out, and is pushing for a wider inquiry into FENZ’s capability.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Driver dies after car hits tree in Kaitaia overnight Emergency services were called around 10.30pm to North Road near Farrimond Place; Police say enquiries into the cause are ongoing.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH60 in Tasman The collision at the Coastal Highway and Easton Loop intersection was reported about 2.45pm, with Police confirming one death and another person moderately injured.
Law Enforcement / Emergency One person dies after car goes down bank on Moa Flat Road near Ettrick Police say the single-vehicle crash was reported around 11.20am yesterday, with the Serious Crash Unit now examining what happened.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Person found dead on Wainuiomata Road; death treated as unexplained Police have cordoned part of Wainuiomata Road near Reading Street and The Strand while investigators determine what happened.
Emergency / Government Select Committee to investigate FENZ fire fleet after cross‑party pressure The Governance and Administration Committee has agreed to open an inquiry into Fire and Emergency’s response fleet, with scope and timelines still to be announced.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One person dies in single-vehicle crash on Stanmore Bay’s Vipond Road Vipond Road is closed between Doyly Drive and Lea Place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Law Enforcement / Emergency Two dead after vehicle found upside down in water on Makara Road The road west of Wellington was closed for a scene examination this morning and has since reopened.
New Zealand / Emergency Kaipātiki signs off mixed-use plan for A F Thomas Park, clearing way for Wairau flood works Golf stays and sports facilities are added as parts of the park are converted to wetlands and detention areas; delivery will be staged and depend on future funding.
