Newly released documents provide insight into Fire and Emergency's initial 48-hour response to the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide in New Zealand.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a fire ban for parts of the Nelson-Tasman region, urging residents to remain vigilant due to escalating fire risks.

The contractor, his son, and his mother were rescued by fire and emergency personnel

New Zealand's Fire and Emergency service has postponed a decision on its proposal to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles, following public and internal discussions.

Fire and Emergency lines rescue teams are upset they must go through police to get a chopper and are sometimes being turned down.

Fire and Emergency services responded to multiple calls about a blaze at an apartment building in Albany Heights, Auckland, in the early morning.

Fire and Emergency crews have managed to stop the fire.