Paul Radden
Paul Radden is a northern shift manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, known for his leadership in emergency response operations. He was recently in the news for his role in the rescue efforts following a plane crash at Tauranga Airport, where he oversaw the extraction of a person trapped in the aircraft.
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Paul Radden is a Fire and Emergency shift manager who reported on the crash involving pedestrians and two cars.
Whangaparāoa Road crash: Seven injured after two cars hit pedestrians
New Zealand· 2026-02-02
Northern shift manager Paul Radden said just before 8am that Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still assisting police with evacuations.
Two dead after rural Pāpāmoa slip smashes into houseNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Paul Radden is the northern shift manager who provided updates on the rescue operations in Welcome Bay.
Two rescued after Tauranga slips smashes into houseNew Zealand· 2026-01-21Fire and Emergency shift manager Paul Radden reported on the efforts to contain the fire.
Firefighters tackle smoke-filled blaze at Whangārei sushi barNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Northern shift manager Paul Radden said they have worked with extrication equipment to remove a trapped person.
One person dead, four others injured in crash near WhakatāneNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Northern shift manager Paul Radden said they have worked with extrication equipment to remove a trapped person.
One person dead, four others injured in crash near WhakatāneNew Zealand· 2025-10-04Paul Radden, the Fire and Emergency northern shift manager, reported that crews managed to free the cyclist.
Witness raises alarm after Hamilton cyclist goes under wheels of logging truckNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Paul Radden is the northern shift manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand who responded to the crash scene.
Cyclist seriously injured in early morning Hamilton crashNew Zealand· 2025-04-28Paul Radden is the northern shift manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand who provided information about the plane crash.
Plane crash at Tauranga Airport under Civil Aviation Authority investigationNew Zealand· 2025-02-27Paul Radden is the northern shift manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand who provided information about the plane crash.
Plane crash at Tauranga Airport under Civil Aviation Authority investigationNew Zealand· 2025-02-27