Taranaki Maunga: Climber credits emergency gear, rescue teams for saving friend’s life
“Some rime ice came off the mountain and started moving quite quickly down the slopes above us. “James…
Taranaki Maunga: Climber credits emergency gear, rescue teams for saving friend’s life
“Some rime ice came off the mountain and started moving quite quickly down the slopes above us. “James…
Truck fire shuts SH25A near Thames as crews battle blaze
On arrival, crews reported the blaze was “fully involved” in the cab of the truck. Fire and Emergency…
Waikato Hospital ED swamped as winter patient surge overwhelms staff
At its busiest, she said 48 patients were in the waiting room, with some remaining there longer than…
Wairarapa emergency centre activated after storm cuts off communities
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (WRCDEM) said the centre was stood up to co-ordinate the…
5 people injured in serious Queenstown crash, State Highway 6 closed
The road is fully blocked while emergency services are at the scene, and motorists are advised to delay…
Emergency doctors warn of worsening hospital crisis with the winter flu season yet to peak
“Every emergency doctor that you speak to across the country will have some particularly sad stories from people…
Northland frontline workers demand action as violence against first responders climbs
That experience, and a 10% rise in assaults against Hato Hone St John staff in just one year,…
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Hunterville, injuries reported
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Wharekopae Rd closed after serious Gisborne crash, delays expected
Two helicopters have been dispatched to the scene. Hato Hone St John sent nine vehicles to the incident,…
Arson attack, multiple fires in Auckland, arrests made
Police said there was not a fire, and that the youths had been seen lighting a spray can…
Rotorua Hospital: New referral process in emergency department to reduce admissions
An audit of ED patients found half of those who had suffered a fall caused by environmental factors…