Fire and health unions stage one-hour nationwide strike amid warnings of delays, safety threat
“We will answer 111 calls during the hour and respond to fires in strike affected areas, but our…
Waipori Falls residents fear for safety after gunshot and pet’s disappearance
While other residents did not report hearing the shot, Daniel Williamson said the incident raised concern in the…
Hypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach
“Just after 9pm ,and in complete darkness, Eagle located a person around 1.5 kilometres offshore waving for assistance.”…
Waikato: Wairere Falls Track to stay closed through summer for safety upgrades
“The lower track section remains open and visitors can safely enjoy a tranquil short walk, including the iconic…
Boaties leap to safety as launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf
They said the boat was well engulfed” in flames when the Deodar III arrived with firefighters on board.…
A Research Leader Behind ChatGPT’s Mental Health Work Is Leaving OpenAI
An OpenAI safety research leader who helped shape ChatGPT’s responses to users experiencing mental health crises announced her…
Multiple rescues at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā prompt safety warning
Gibbons-Campbell described most as “textbook rescues.” “They were mainly tube rescues, with lifeguards going out and helping them…
Multiple rescues at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā prompt safety warning
Gibbons-Campbell described most as “textbook rescues.” “They were mainly tube rescues, with lifeguards going out and helping them…
Teen kayaker rescued after complex multi‑agency operation in Kaimai Range
He said the alert was picked up by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington, and other members of…
Gated retirement village on Auckland’s North Shore bans electric cars due to ‘safety’, move slammed as ‘silly’
“So they had a couple of presentations where they tried to scare us to death with pictures of…
Helicopter winches three to safety after Whiritoa Beach rescue
Three people had to be winched to safety at Whiritoa Beach this morning after getting caught out by…
Labour calls for safety standards for baby slings, wraps and carriers
Labour spokeswoman for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Arena Williams is calling for safety standards for baby slings, wraps…