Category: disasters
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand Regions
Severe weather warnings have been issued by MetService for several regions of New Zealand, effective from Friday, May 30, 2025. Strong wind warnings are in place for Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Dunedin, Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, and the Chatham…
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Templeton this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road at around 2.45pm following a crash involving a truck and two cars. Sadly, one person died at…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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Hiker Injured in Tararua Ranges, Police Urge Winter Preparedness
Wairarapa Police are urging hikers to be well-prepared for all weather conditions as winter approaches, following an incident in the Tararua Ranges last week. A woman sustained a fractured ankle after a fall an hour from "the Pines". Fortunately, she…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Waikaia Fire, Seek Information on Red BMW
Police are seeking information regarding a red BMW Z3 convertible seen leaving Waikaia at speed around the time of a suspicious house fire on Elswick Street on February 21, 2024. Emergency services were called to the scene just after midnight.…
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Severe Gales Forecast to Hit New Zealand Over the Weekend
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating that a strong west to southwest flow will affect New Zealand, bringing severe gales to several areas. The warning, issued at 9:18 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, covers multiple…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 8:17pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, for several regions of New Zealand, warning of potential severe gales. The strong west to southwest flow is expected to affect the country from…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Lindis Pass, Crown Range, and Milford Road
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lindis Pass (SH8), Crown Range Road, and Milford Road (SH94), effective Friday, May 30, 2025. The Lindis Pass warning is valid for nine hours, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm, with up to 2 cm…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 4:11pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, warning of potential gales across parts of New Zealand. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island, bringing possible severe gales and…
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Police Urge Road Safety for King’s Birthday Weekend
New Zealand Police are urging drivers to prioritize safety this King’s Birthday weekend, with increased patrols targeting risky behaviors. Acting Director of Road Policing, Inspector Peter McKennie, emphasized the tragic consequences of preventable crashes, stating, "There’s no excuse for anyone…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on May 29, 2025, at 01:28:04 UTC. The epicenter was located at 30.602S, 178.011W, with a depth of 10 km. The quake's location was approximately 847.4 km NNE of Hicks…
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Severe Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to bring severe weather to parts of New Zealand this weekend, according to MetService. A severe weather outlook issued at 9:55am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, warns of potential severe gale force…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 9:24 am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, indicating potential gale-force winds in several regions of New Zealand. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island on Thursday, increasing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Northwest Gales Forecast for Northland
A severe weather warning was issued by MetService at 7:41am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, indicating northwest gales for Northland. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island on Thursday. MetService advises the public to stay updated with…
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SH5 Tarawera Reopens After Car and Truck Crash
State Highway 5 in Tarawera reopened at 3:45pm after a car and truck collided around 8:50am, closing the road in both directions. The Police Media Centre reported the road is now clear. Further details and images are available on the…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Swells Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:06am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, indicates a strong west to southwest flow developing over New Zealand. The outlook covers the period from Friday, May 30, to Monday, June 2, 2025. On…
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Serious Crash Closes SH5 Near Tarawera
A serious crash between a car and a truck occurred on SH5 near Tarawera, Bay of Plenty, at approximately 8:50 am, prompting a response from police and emergency services. The road is currently closed in both directions. One person is…
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Name Released in Fatal Clutha Crash
Kenneth David Falconer, 71, from Tapanui, died in a crash on Station Road, Clutha, on May 23. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch for parts of New Zealand, effective Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A front moving eastwards is expected to bring heavy rain to the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty, while Northland may experience…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:36 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for heavy rain in the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty, and northwest gales for Northland. A front is moving eastwards across New Zealand…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in South Island and Bay of Plenty
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty due to an approaching front set to bring heavy rain. The warning, issued at 7:28pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, highlights the…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Forecast for New Zealand
A large low-pressure system is set to bring unsettled weather to New Zealand, moving slowly eastwards. MetService issued the severe weather outlook at 10:55 am on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, noting the expected conditions for the coming days. For Thursday,…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain Expected in Upper South Island and Bay of Plenty
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty, effective Tuesday, May 27, 2025. A front moving eastwards across New Zealand on Wednesday and early Thursday is expected to bring heavy…
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Fatal Crash in Okoia Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Okoia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Number 2 Line at around 7pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Cordons were…
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Crash Closes Number 2 Line Near Okoia, Whanganui
Number 2 Line near Okoia, Whanganui, is closed following a crash reported around 7pm. The incident occurred east of Whanganui, between Portal Street and Hikuawa Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and the Serious Crash Unit is attending. Diversions…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and Waikato, effective from 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Issued by MetService at 7:36 p.m. on Monday,…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain Expected in North Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of the North Island, effective from Monday, May 26, 2025. An active trough moving over the region from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and potential…
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Name Released in Wairoa Fatal Crash
Gene Hyrem Popata, 39, of Wairoa, died in a crash on Kopu Road on May 18, New Zealand Police have announced. Authorities have expressed their condolences to Popata's family and friends during this difficult time. Police are continuing to investigate…
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New Zealand Braces for Wet Week with Brief Midweek Respite
A wet week is forecast for New Zealand, with a brief break midweek, according to MetService. Rain is expected for the North Island today (Monday), while settled weather spreads from the south today and Tuesday. More rain is forecast to…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low Pressure System to Bring Unsettled Weather to New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:11 am on Monday, May 26, 2025, indicates a large low-pressure system is moving towards New Zealand from the Tasman Sea. An associated front is expected to bring unsettled weather across the…
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