Category: australasia
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Crash Blocks Auckland's Southern Motorway Northbound
A crash involving a car and a motorbike has blocked Auckland’s Southern Motorway northbound lanes near the Newmarket offramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 3.10pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. As of now, there is no…
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Body of Missing Masterton Man Found
The body of 73-year-old John Rafferty, who went missing in Masterton on May 4th, has been found. A Search and Rescue team discovered Rafferty this morning. Sergeant Anthony Matheson expressed his gratitude to the community for their assistance and commended…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Te Arai
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Te Arai overnight. Police were called to Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, around 11:15 p.m. and found a vehicle crashed into a tree. The sole occupant died at…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Mid-Week
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:24 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand through Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A ridge of high pressure is expected to cover central…
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Media Monitor: Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Pay Equity Laws
Radio New Zealand is reporting that nationwide protests have erupted over the government's sudden change to pay equity laws. RNZ said one protester stated, "I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Parts of North Island as Front Moves East
A front that brought heavy rain to parts of the North Island has moved east, prompting MetService to lift the Heavy Rain Warning for Bay of Plenty east of Tauranga, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria. MetService issued the warning at…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for May 9, 2025
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1245UTC on May 9, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. Gale Warning 166 impacts the Pacific and Southern regions, with westerly winds of 40kt in a 420 nautical mile belt. This gale area is…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Watch for North Island
A severe weather watch was issued by MetService at 8:51pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, indicating heavy rain for parts of the North Island. An active front is moving eastwards across the northeast of the North Island during Friday night…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:51pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, for heavy rain affecting parts of the North Island. An active front is moving eastwards across the northeast of the North Island, bringing heavy…
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Media Monitor: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
MetService is reporting that a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions. It said an active trough is expected to bring heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the area tonight. MetService said there…
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Slip Blocks State Highway 29 in Bay of Plenty
State Highway 29 is currently blocked due to a slip near the lookout on the Kaimai ranges. The road closure affects motorists traveling between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Authorities advise travelers to seek alternative routes or postpone…
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Unexplained Death Under Investigation in Parakao
Police are investigating an unexplained death after a man's body was discovered at a rural property in Parakao. Ambulance staff found the body just before 4pm on Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15). The death is currently being treated as unexplained,…
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Cromwell Man Identified in Fatal Crash
Police have named Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell, as the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road on March 11. Police offer condolences to his family. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, according to…
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Media Monitor: MetService Issues Thunderstorm Watches
MetService is reporting that severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several regions. It said Auckland, including Great Barrier Island, faces a moderate risk of downpours with potential flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions until 7 p.m. The Coromandel Peninsula…
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Names Released in Little River Fatal Crash
Police have released the names of the two individuals who died in the April 3 crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Road in Little River. The deceased are Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. "Our thoughts and sympathies are with their…
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Media Monitor: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Multiple Regions
MetService is reporting that a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Taranaki, Auckland (including Great Barrier Island), Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, and Rotorua. It said an active trough is expected to bring heavy rain and possible thunderstorms…
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Name Released in Oparau Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Oparau on March 30 as 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries…
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Name Released in Fatal Te Poi Crash
Police have identified Simon Munday, 62, of Rotorua, as the victim of the fatal crash in Te Poi on January 28th. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. The police have released this information via the Police Media…
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Serious Crash in Favona Leaves One Seriously Injured
A serious crash between a truck and car in Favona, Counties Manukau, has left one person seriously injured. Police were alerted to the incident at the intersection of Harania Avenue and Favona Road at approximately 10.20am. Diversions are in place,…
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on May 8, 2025, at 22:01:10 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 60.603S, 160.172E. Its location was…
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on May 8, 2025, at 22:01:10 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located at 60.603S 160.172E, with a depth of 10 km. The quake's location was approximately…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:59 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand through Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A ridge of high pressure is expected to strengthen over…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Multiple Regions in New Zealand
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for multiple regions across New Zealand, including Northland, Taranaki, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, and Rotorua. The watch, issued by MetService on Friday, May 9, 2025, indicates that conditions…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 081200UTC. Gale Warning 147 affects the Pacific and Southern ocean areas, specifically a 600 nautical mile wide belt centred on a line from 59S 151W to 52S 122W, with westerly winds at…
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Saddle Road Closed Following Crash
Saddle Road will remain closed for several hours following an earlier crash. Emergency services are still at the scene. One person has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital and is in critical condition. Further updates will be available on the NZ…
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Name Released in Fatal Horotiu Road Crash
David James Kingi, 65, of Waipawa, has been identified as the man who died in the Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai crash on April 29, according to police. Authorities have released his name and are conducting ongoing investigations into the circumstances…
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Saddle Road Closed After Serious Collision
A serious two-vehicle collision has closed Saddle Road between Ashurst and Woodville. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5:20 p.m. One person is believed to be critically injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use the…
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Driver Sentenced in Auckland Court Following Fatal Crash in Mangakino
Police have acknowledged the sentencing of Wookeun Kim in the Auckland District Court yesterday, following a fatal crash in Mangakino on April 21. Kim's actions resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to another individual. He received a 15-month driving…
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Police Establish Auckland Training Base at Massey University
Police have secured a long-term lease with Massey University's Ōtehā campus in Auckland to establish a new training base, with courses set to commence next month. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers stated, "We are thrilled we have signed an agreement with…
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Manurewa Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have named the man who died at a Manurewa property on Tuesday as 30-year-old Selwyn Tetoko Hori Robson, of Auckland. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said, "A 32-year-old woman has been remanded in custody to appear in the Auckland High…