Emergency numbers in New Zealand (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: 111 is the emergency number for Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and ambulance. 105 is the Police non-emergency number, and 111 TXT is a text service.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services111 is the New Zealand emergency number. It is operated by Spark and regulated by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the ambulance services use the 111 service. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesCall 111 and ask for Police when people are injured or in danger, when there is a serious, immediate or imminent risk to life or property, or when a crime is being or has just been committed and the offenders are still at the scene or have just left. [1]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency services105 is the Police non-emergency number. People can also register for 111 TXT, the text service for emergencies. [1]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesCall 111 for an ambulance. 111 is the emergency number for Police, Fire and Ambulance. Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance use the 111 service. [1]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesCall 111 for the fire service. 111 is the emergency number for Police, Fire and Ambulance. Fire and Emergency New Zealand uses the 111 service. [1]

Sources

  1. New Zealand Police: Calling emergency 111 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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