Congratulations to the eight Oceana Gold Emergency Response Team members who completed the annual Sky Tower challenge in Auckland on Saturday. Andy Prescott was first in the masters category with an impressive time of 11:05. Two others came in 5th and 6th in their respective categories. F&ST was proud to sponsor them.
Nationwide News
Fire Safety News
- Northcote College fire: School to stay closed next week for demolition 21 February 2026
- Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response 20 February 2026
- Fire breaks out in Auckland’s Northcote College during firefighters strike 20 February 2026
- Rest home company Heritage Lifecare to face trial after resident’s fire death 18 February 2026
- Whangārei house fire: Five crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze on Morningside Rd 18 February 2026
Emergency Services
- Crash between a car and cyclist in Sumner, Christchurch causes serious injuries 22 February 2026
- Witness describes horror after man thrown from car roof in Kingsland, Auckland 22 February 2026
- Two people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near Redwood Pass in Marlborough 22 February 2026
- Christchurch dog attack: No previous complaints filed with council against animals 22 February 2026
- One dead after car hits parked vehicle and flips in Hillsborough crash 21 February 2026
