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
- Rescue hospital flying one person with critical injuries to Wellington Hospital after 10 February 2026
- Southland car fire on rural road no longer treated as suspicious 8 February 2026
- Two youths charged after fire damages Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, school to close for days 8 February 2026
- Fire crews contain large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, multiple crews respond to blaze 8 February 2026
- Fire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strike 6 February 2026
Emergency Services
- Christchurch stabbing: Man critical after broad daylight Christchurch assault 10 February 2026
- Two students from different Auckland schools struck by cars on their way to class; both in Starship hospital 10 February 2026
- Christchurch emergency services respond after reported fall at city’s Tūranga library 9 February 2026
- Driver dies after South Auckland truck and trailer crash 8 February 2026
- Southland car fire on rural road no longer treated as suspicious 8 February 2026
