Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Fuel crisis deepens as countries move to ration petrol and power usage
Some citizens would get social welfare and livelihood support while the Department of Trade and Industry was directed…
Large fire breaks out in Massey; black smoke spews across West Auckland
Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell. Fire…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle tracks across NT, communities brace for flooding
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been downgraded to a tropical low after crossing the east coast of the Northern…
Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after sudden medical emergency, family confirms
He celebrated his 86th birthday on March 10, posting a video on Instagram. Photo / Getty Images Tragically,…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…
Rakesh Bedi takes a dig at Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency as he defends Dhurandhar 2 against ‘propaganda’ claims
Actor Rakesh Bedi is currently receiving widespread praise for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. While the film…
Four-year-old praised after emergency call helps save mum from seizure – ‘He’s our superhero’
Nichols managed to contact Alan, who was only a few minutes away, while keeping Asher on the phone.…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle live updates: Far North Queensland braces as system intensifies to category five
10h agoWed 18 Mar 2026 at 7:58pmStay up to date with the latest emergency warnings You can head…
Emergency services rush to scene of serious crash in Lincoln, Canterbury
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Offal spill: Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to multiple spills in Henderson
Police said they were notified of a spill on Henderson Valley Rd about 6pm, and another on Lincoln…
Blockhouse Bay bus crash: Emergency services at Auckland intersection
A traffic light crashed to the ground following an accident in Auckland. Photo / Supplied The person shooting…