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9 Nov 2025 0:13
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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    Christchurch is leading the way - in sustainable airport service fire fighting

    Christchurch is leading the way - in sustainable airport service fire fighting


    New Zealand's first electric fire truck has arrived at Christchurch Airport, which is also a first for the Southern Hemisphere.

    Chief Executive Justin Watson says a second Rosenbauer RT vehicle has been confirmed, and they'll also get an e-Panther next year.

    He says it's one of the most capable electric fire fighting vehicles in the world, taking their fire service capacity to an unmatched level in New Zealand.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    Over 40 trampers evacuated, and an estimated 300 hectares burned, as a fire rages in the Tongariro Forest Park 22:07

    Environment:
    MetService has warned of severe thunderstorms sweeping across part of Northland 21:57

    Business:
    Major US tech companies have lost more than $1 trillion in market value since the beginning of November 2025 18:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Fire fighters are battling what's estimated to be a 50-hectare vegetation blaze in the Tongariro Forest Park 18:47

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his side to handle the occasion of tonight's first A-League Kiwi derby of the season against Auckland FC in the capital 18:37

    Politics:
    Inside the debate over the glass elevator Bali is building on the 'world's most beautiful beach' 18:17

    Auckland:
    A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach, in Central Auckland 17:27

    Rugby:
    All Blacks first five Beauden Barrett has taken it upon himself to underline how close Scotland have come to tipping up New Zealand in the last two visits 17:17

    International:
    Sudan's crisis has entered a dramatic new phase — but it started years ago 17:07

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC will look to avoid getting caught up in the emotion of tonight's A-League derby against the Phoenix in Wellington 16:57


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