Category: disasters
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Child Dies in Karapiro ATV Crash
A child has died following an ATV crash at a residential property on French Pass Road, Karapiro, yesterday. A man remains in critical condition in hospital. Two other children were flown to hospital and are now stable. Police are supporting…
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Search Paused for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
Police have suspended the search for a tramper missing in Milford Sound since last Sunday. Inspector Matt Scoles, Acting Southern District Commander, said the decision was difficult, especially for the tramper's family, with whom police remain in frequent contact. Over…
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Serious Crash in Levin Leaves One Critically Injured
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, just before 7:20 a.m. One person sustained critical injuries, and another is in moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the road is closed with diversions…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Moerewa
A crash involving a truck and a car has blocked State Highway 1 near Moerewa, between Main Road and Hautapu Road. Police were notified of the incident at 8pm. One person is reported to have sustained serious injuries, another moderate…
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Fatal ATV Crash in Karapiro Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
One person died and three others were injured in an ATV crash on French Pass Road, Karapiro. Police were notified of the incident at 2:30 p.m. One person sustained critical injuries, another serious injuries, and a third moderate injuries. Police…
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Search for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound Continues
The search continues today in Milford Sound for a missing tramper. Police remain positive, and a Land Search and Rescue team stayed near Mitre Peak overnight to resume the search early this morning. Approximately 40 staff and volunteers are participating…
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
One person died and another suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Hastings overnight. Emergency services responded to the collision on Southampton Street West, near King Street South, around 12.20am. One driver died at the scene. The other was…
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MetService Issues Gale and Ice Accretion Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several gale and ice accretion warnings at 1202UTC on May 10, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. Gale Warning 188 covers the Pacific and Southern regions, noting southwest gales of 35 knots easing within 6-12 hours, and the gale…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued multiple gale and ice accretion warnings affecting various ocean areas. The warnings, released at 0709UTC on May 10, 2025, detail specific locations and conditions. Gale Warning 183 covers the Pacific and Southern areas, noting southwest winds of…
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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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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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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on May 9, 2025, at 19:07:15 UTC. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 33.127S, 178.715W. Its location was approximately 565.6 km NNE of Hicks Bay,…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for May 9, 2025
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1901UTC on May 9, 2025. Gale Warning 173 affects areas in the Pacific and Southern oceans. It describes a belt 240 nautical miles wide centred on a line 64S 135W 57S 132W 52S…
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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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Media Monitor: MetService Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch
MetService is reporting that a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, valid until 8:30 p.m. tonight. It said an active trough is expected to bring heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the area, with a moderate…
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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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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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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of New Zealand, warning of heavy rain and possible severe gales. The watch, updated at 10:50 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, includes a Heavy Rain Watch for Wellington,…
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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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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:30 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, indicating heavy rain and possible severe gales for parts of New Zealand. An active front is moving northwards across the upper South Island,…
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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 New Zealand, with heavy rain and possible severe gales expected, according to MetService. The watch, issued at 9:30 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, covers several regions in both the…
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Search Resumes for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
The search for a missing tramper in the Milford Sound area is set to resume today, after weather conditions prevented search teams from deploying yesterday. Police have spent the intervening time planning today's search efforts and "are maintaining a positive…
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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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Serious Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle crash on SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries, while several others have moderate or…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1904UTC on May 8, 2025, for the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. Gale Warning 151 indicates a low-pressure system of 963hPa near 60S 120W moving northeast at 15kt, with clockwise 40kt winds within…
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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…