Category: disasters
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many regions on Wednesday and Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea is moving southeast, expected to cross the northern South Island overnight Wednesday…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales for many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. A low over the Tasman Sea is…
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New Zealand Weather Review: May's Fluctuations and June's Chilling Forecast
New Zealand experienced fluctuating temperatures and near-to-above average rainfall in May, with high pressure dominating, according to MetService. A state of emergency was declared in Selwyn District due to a deep low east of the country, and Wellington region was…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for South Island Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for three passes in the South Island. These warnings, released at 12:39pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a warning for 7 hours,…
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New Zealand Braces for Stormy Week and Cold Snap
New Zealand is bracing for a week of stormy weather and a cold snap, with the first week of June bringing rain, strong winds, and potential snowfall. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various regions…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, forecasts a low-pressure system moving across central New Zealand on Thursday, June 5, followed by a cold southwesterly flow. Severe weather watches and warnings are…
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Police Investigate Car Fire and Sudden Death in Muriwai
Police are investigating a car fire in Muriwai where a body was found. Fire and Emergency alerted police to the fire on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am today. The fire has been extinguished, and a person’s body was found near…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and very strong winds across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible in Canterbury on Thursday. A low-pressure system over…
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New Zealand Firefighters Return After NSW Flood Assistance
A team of specialist officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned home after assisting with flood relief efforts in New South Wales, Australia. The team, comprising four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaisons, operated primarily in Taree…
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Vehicle Fire Closes State Highway 1 Near Clarence
State Highway 1 near Clarence Valley Road is closed due to a vehicle fire reported around 6:20 a.m. No injuries have been reported. Detours are in place, and motorists should expect delays, according to the Police Media Centre. The public…
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Serious Crash in Hamilton East Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian occurred near Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East. Police were called to the scene around 7.12pm. The pedestrian has sustained critical injuries, according to initial reports. The road is currently closed,…
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Crash Closes Taneatua Road in Whakatane
A single-vehicle crash has closed Taneatua Road near White Pine Bush Road in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 2:20 p.m. today. One person has sustained critical injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low-Pressure System to Impact New Zealand
A large low-pressure system is set to impact central and southern New Zealand, bringing potential severe weather from Wednesday, June 4th, through Saturday, June 7th, 2025, according to MetService. An associated front will also move onto the North Island. On…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Western New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for western areas of New Zealand due to an approaching low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea. The low is expected to cross the South Island on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to several regions.…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on June 1, 2025, at 22:17:08 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 27.691S, 178.225W. Its location was…
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Crash Closes State Highway 29 Near Matamata
State Highway 29 near Hopkins Road is closed after a two-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 8.40am. One person sustained moderate injuries. The road closure is due to powerlines down on the road, and contractors…
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Serious Crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Hukanui Road. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Harihari Highway Crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) near the Waitaha River Bridge. Police were alerted to the incident at Kakapotahi at 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The road is expected to…
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Motorcycle Crash Closes Harihari Highway
Emergency services are at the scene of a motorcycle crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6). The road is currently closed at the Waitaha River Bridge. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes or delay their travel plans. According to…
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Fatality Following Port Waikato Crash
A woman has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road on Friday, May 30th. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had rolled over. Three occupants were…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low Pressure System to Impact New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:08 am on Sunday, June 1, 2025, indicates a series of weather disturbances affecting New Zealand. On Tuesday, June 3, a front is expected to bring rain to Fiordland, although there is…
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MetService Lifts Strong Wind Warnings for Multiple Regions
A strong wind warning issued for Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, and the Chatham Islands has been lifted as of 9:50 am Sunday, June 1, 2025, according to the MetService. Westerly winds have eased in Hawke's Bay and the Tararua…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier
A man died and four others were injured in a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier, last night. Police were alerted to a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected…
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on May 31, 2025, at 14:28:50 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 27.727S, 177.909W, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 767.9 km…
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Severe Gale Warnings Issued for Parts of New Zealand
Severe gale warnings have been issued for Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, and the Chatham Islands, effective Saturday, May 31, 2025. MetService reports that a strong west to southwest flow is affecting the country, with severe gale westerlies gusting up…
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Fatal Crash in Karamu, Waipa Claims One Life
A man died in a single-vehicle crash at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services responded to the incident on Waikoha Road around 7:40 a.m. The vehicle had left the road and rolled into a paddock. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the…
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Fatal Crash in Northland Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa, Northland. Emergency services responded to the incident around midnight. "Sadly, one person died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this…
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Severe Gale Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
Severe gale warnings have been issued across multiple regions of New Zealand, with strong west to southwest winds expected to impact the country this weekend. The MetService has issued Orange Warnings for Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, Southern Fiordland, Southland,…