Category: australasia
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), and later for Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata. Issued at 1:44pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the initial watch is valid…
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Minimal Risk of Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
A weakening cold front is expected to move northwards over southern and central New Zealand on Tuesday, followed by a new ridge of high pressure, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, May 18, 2025. A cold…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass and Porters Pass. For Arthurs Pass (SH73), the warning is valid for six hours, from 1:00am to 7:00am on Monday, May 19, 2025. Rain is expected to turn to snow on…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, effective 9:17am Sunday, May 18, 2025. An active low-pressure system is moving east across central New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong northwest winds. Warnings…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northwest gales expected. An active low-pressure system is moving east across the central region, bringing hazardous conditions. Warnings and Watches…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata and Great Barrier Island. The watch, issued by MetService at 8:16 am on Sunday, May 18, 2025, warns of a…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 8:39pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for parts of southern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move east across the South Island early Sunday, with…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A front moving across northern New Zealand is expected to clear eastward, with a high-pressure ridge building over central areas, according to MetService. A trough is predicted to approach southern New Zealand late on Monday, bringing strong westerlies. There is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northwest gales expected. An active low-pressure system is moving east across the South Island late Saturday and early Sunday, while…
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Media Monitor: Auckland Floods, Giant Fungus, A-League Semi-Final
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10:29 p.m. Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12:42 a.m. Saturday during the Auckland Easter floods. RNZ said researchers uncovered a…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for parts of southern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move east across the South Island late Saturday and early Sunday, bringing heavy rain and gale-force…
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Crash Closes Lanes on Christchurch Southern Motorway
A serious crash has closed the southern/western lanes of the Christchurch Southern Motorway (State Highway 76) at Wigram. The incident occurred near the Awatea Road bridge, between Curletts Road and Halswell Junction Road, around 6pm. Northern/eastern lanes are heavily congested.…
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Levin Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Joshua Eric Wilson
Police have identified Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin, as the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday, May 12. Police have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult…
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Wellington Man Arrested in $450M Cryptocurrency Scam
A Wellington man was arrested in Auckland this morning by the Financial Crime Group as part of an FBI investigation into a cryptocurrency scam. The investigation targets an organised criminal group accused of stealing cryptocurrency valued at US$265M (NZD$450M) from…
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Man Seriously Wounded in Papakura Incident
A police investigation is underway after a man was seriously wounded in Papakura on Settlement Road. The incident occurred at approximately 11.42am, with the victim being transported to Middlemore Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele…
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Kitten Found in Car Engine on Auckland Motorway
A woman in Auckland discovered a kitten nestled in the engine of her car after hearing unusual noises on her drive home from shopping at Sylvia Park. Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Scott Cunningham, reported that the woman heard 'meows'…
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Manukau Sergeant Apprehends Young Thieves, Recovers Stolen Goods
A quick-thinking Sergeant on patrol in Manukau apprehended a group of young thieves on Wednesday, recovering thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. At approximately 4:30 pm, the officer was patrolling the Manukau Westfield carpark when he noticed a group…
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Police Eagle Helicopter Locates Missing Man in Ōrere Point Area
A man in his 80s with dementia, who went missing in the Ōrere Point area, was quickly located thanks to the Police Eagle helicopter. Police were informed just before 1am after the man had been missing for several hours. Counties…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:23 am on Friday, May 16, 2025, indicates an active low-pressure system will move northwards across central and northern New Zealand on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This system is expected to bring…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for parts of southern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move across the South Island from the Tasman Sea late Saturday and early Sunday, bringing heavy…
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Crash Partially Blocks State Highway 1 in Putaruru
A section of State Highway 1 in Putaruru is currently partially blocked due to a collision this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, involving a truck and a parked car, which occurred near the intersection of State Highway 1…
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Fatal Crash in Takanini Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Takanini last night. Emergency services responded to the incident on Mill Road, which involved a vehicle and a dirtbike, just before 8:30 p.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
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Wairarapa Police Urge Public to Report Suspicious Activity Amid Car Theft Surge
Wairarapa Police are seeking public assistance to combat a surge in car thefts, with 29 vehicles stolen in the past two weeks. This increase is compared to 37 vehicles stolen in the two months leading up to May of the…
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Fatal Crash South of Pahiatua
One person died following a two-vehicle collision south of Pahiatua on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 2 at around 3pm. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. Police have reported…
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New Zealand Updates Guidance for Responsible AI in Public Service
New Zealand has released updated guidance on February 3, 2025, to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across its government. The document, titled “Responsible AI Guidance for the Public Service: GenAI,” aims to enable government agencies to explore and…
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Two Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incident on Southern Motorway
Two individuals have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident in South Auckland. According to Inspector Peter Raynes, the incident began around 4:30 p.m. when authorities received information about a stolen vehicle traveling north in the Pukekohe area. The vehicle…
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Police Investigate Suspicious House Fire in Cobden, New Zealand
Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation into a suspicious house fire in Cobden. The incident occurred around 12.10am on Wednesday, May 14, on Bright Street. Authorities were alerted, and a scene guard was maintained overnight. Police, along with…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Dies in Hamilton City
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City this morning. The incident occurred when a vehicle struck a power pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where the woman was…
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Auckland Man Arrested in Lego Theft Spree Across North Island
An Auckland man has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following a Lego theft spree that spanned from Northland to the Waikato. The arrest, made on Wednesday, is the result of an investigation by the Waitematā West Enquiries Team,…
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Police Accept IPCA Findings After Beachlands Disorder
Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a disorder involving a group of young men in Beachlands on November 11, 2023. The incident occurred after a complaint was made about a group of intoxicated…