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RNZ News
19-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
SATURDAY People cleaning flood-affected areas have been advised to cover cuts and wounds, wear a mask, and wash hands thoroughly before eating and drinking. Photo: Supplied/ Fire and Emergency NZ Health New Zealand has reported a spike in reported cases of vomiting and diarrhoea at the top of South Island, after recent flooding. The health agency said floodwater and silt could be contaminated with faces, and agricultural or industrial waste, and often carried bugs that could cause gastrointestinal illnesses. It said the overall number of cases reported to the public health service in Nelson-Marlborough was small, but investigations showed many had been exposed to the flooding. However, it was unable to directly link the outbreak to contaminated drinking water or food caused by the flooding, or contact with flood-contaminated land and water. A spokesperson was unable to confirm the number of cases. The agency said, while the Tasman District Council had tested its water supply and had no concerns about water quality, it had advised bore-water owners and those who had been issued with a notice to boil their water as a precaution. "People should treat all surface water as contaminated, and keep children and pets away from contaminated areas, until they have been cleaned up." Health NZ said people cleaning flood-affected areas should cover cuts and wounds, wear a mask, and wash hands thoroughly before eating and drinking. It encouraged anyone with symptoms of gastrointestinal illness - including diarrhoea or vomiting - following the floods to call Healthline or contact their general practitioner. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
17-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Loud bang at Wellington Hospital false alarm
The cause of the loud bang at Wellington Hospital couldn't be identified. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Fire crews were called to Wellington Regional Hospital this morning after reports of a loud bang, which they say was a false alarm. Wellingtonians in several parts of the city reported hearing the bang. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews were called to the hospital about 10am. A fire communications spokesperson said it was a false alarm, and they didn't know what caused the bang. RNZ has asked Health New Zealand what happened. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person rescued after car goes down bank in North Auckland
Emergency services were called to Hibiscus Coast Highway on Tuesday afternoon. (File photo) Photo: St John A person has been rescued by firefighters after their car went off a bank in North Auckland. The person was taken to hospital in a serious condition following the crash on Hibiscus Coast Highway at Puhoi. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Schischka Rd and Fowler Access Rd, just before 5pm on Tuesday. Fire and Emergency NZ said the car had gone off a bank and crews rescued one person trapped inside. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person freed after becoming trapped following crash between car and bus in South Auckland
Three fire trucks and a heavy rescue specialist truck were called to the crash. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A person has been freed by firefighters after becoming trapped following a crash between a bus and a car in South Auckland. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said firefighters were called to Great South Rd in Ōtāhuhu just before 4pm on Tuesday. Three fire trucks and a heavy rescue specialist truck attended the scene and were able to free the person, a spokesperson said. St John said one person was being taken to hospital in a serious condition. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
20-06-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Wave of house fires overnight
A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Photo: Marika Khabazi / RNZ Three people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a home in St Clair, Dunedin, overnight. Fire and Emergency was called to Allandale Road just before 3am on Saturday. When teams arrived the house was fully alight, with 26 crew and eight trucks fighting the fire at its peak. They remain at the scene. The three people taken to hospital had minor injuries. Crews were also at the scene of a house fire in Mahora, Hastings, overnight. Fire and Emergency was called to that blaze just before 2am, crews from Napier also attending. One person was treated for an injury at the scene and an investigator will head there later on Saturday. An investigator will also be heading to the scene of a house fire in Levin. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze at 4.15am. It was now out and there were no reports of injuries. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
