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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Fire and Emergency crews are on standby to support civil defence on the West Coast and in Nelson-Tasman if communities need assistance during a heavy rain event

    Fire and Emergency crews are on standby to support civil defence on the West Coast and in Nelson-Tasman if communities need assistance during a heavy rain event


    . Crews in Westport have been helping with precautionary evacuations of residents in low-lying areas of the town.

    Fire and Emergency has activated its regional coordination centre in Christchurch earlier today and an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) squad has arrived on the coast

    Response Coordinator Mike Bowden says Fire and Emergency is ready for potential escalation of the storm anywhere in the upper South Island

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The Black Ferns have won the Pacific Four tournament after belting the United States 79-14 in a 13-tries-to-two rout at North Harbour Stadium 18:57

    Motoring:
    The Black Ferns have made a statement on the road to the Rugby World Cup, after dispatching the United States 79-14 to win the Pac Four tournament in Albany 18:37

    Netball:
    A strong defensive display has helped the Central Pulse record a dominant 69-45 victory over the Northern Stars in their ANZ Premiership netball game in Takanini 18:37

    Auckland:
    A person's been taken into custody in Auckland after stealing a dinghy 18:07

    Rugby:
    Chiefs number eight Wallace Sititi admits he's still far from his best heading into tonight's Super Rugby contest against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton 17:27

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart 16:57

    Christchurch:
    Serious injuries may be involved in a crash involving at least one pedestrian on Fitzgerald Avenue, near Hereford Street in Christchurch 16:17

    International:
    Misinformation war rages online amid India-Pakistan tensions 16:07

    Basketball:
    To the NBA.. 15:37

    Netball:
    Stars netballer Mila Reuelu-Buchanan is itching to get back to full strength ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership game against the Pulse in Auckland 14:57


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