Category: disasters
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a period of severe weather, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A strong northerly flow is expected to develop over the country as a ridge of high pressure…
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Levin House Fire Under Investigation; Man Arrested
A suspicious house fire in Levin is under investigation by Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand after being reported at 4:15 a.m. on Cambridge Street. The occupants escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man is in custody and…
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Fatal House Fire Claims Life in Marton
One person died in a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, located between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, around 6:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the house was fully ablaze.…
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Police Seek Information on Unattended Dinghy in Kawau Bay, Auckland
Police are seeking information regarding an unattended tin dinghy found drifting off Kawau Bay this morning. Authorities have not received any missing person reports that seem to be related, but they want to ensure the owner of the dinghy is…
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Fatal Crash Near Millers Flat Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago. Emergency services responded to the incident around 10pm after a vehicle rolled. One person died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized with minor…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Front Approaching New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:29 am on Friday, June 20, 2025, indicates a mix of weather patterns across New Zealand. A ridge of high pressure is currently situated over the northern and central regions. Simultaneously, a…
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Crash Closes State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope
State Highway 6/Lightband Road in Hope is closed after a two-vehicle crash near Clover Road, which was reported just after 8:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, as the road is expected to…
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Name Released in Waitara Fatal House Fire
Jamie Elliott, 45, has been identified as the man who died in a Waitara house fire on Friday, June 6th. His dog was found alongside him. Police have expressed their condolences to Elliott's family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Crash Closes SH60 Near Mapua Drive, Tasman
A two-vehicle collision on State Highway 60 near Mapua Drive in the Tasman District has resulted in serious and minor injuries. The incident has forced the closure of the road as emergency services respond to the scene. Diversions are currently…
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Hawke’s Bay Emergency Management Boosts Volunteer Ranks
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (HB CDEM) is celebrating a successful recruitment drive during National Volunteer Week, with 21 new volunteers joining their Response and Support teams. According to Shane Briggs, Director of Hawke’s Bay Emergency Management, the…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Seddon
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Seddon, last night. Police were notified of the incident at 9:30 p.m. The driver was the only person in the car. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash,…
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. The quake, which occurred at 14:51:54 UTC on June 18, 2025, was centered at 47.458S, 165.341E, with a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately…
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MetService Issues Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
The MetService has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94), effective from 6:00pm Thursday, June 19, to 10:00am Friday, June 20. The forecast indicates that snow is possible in heavy showers or thunderstorms from Thursday evening through Friday…
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Fatal Vehicle Incident in Redwoodtown Claims One Life
A person has died following a single vehicle incident in Redwoodtown, Blenheim. Emergency services were called to Lewis Street at approximately 10:45am after reports of the incident. The Serious Crash Unit is currently at the scene, investigating the circumstances surrounding…
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Waikato Expressway Lanes Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway at Tamahere has led to the closure of all four lanes, causing significant delays for motorists. The incident occurred at approximately 11.20am today. Emergency services and traffic management personnel are currently at the…
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MetService Issues Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
MetService has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94), predicting snow from Thursday evening to Friday morning. Valid for 16 hours, from 6:00pm Thu 19 Jun to 10:00am Fri 20 Jun, the forecast indicates possible snow in heavy…
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Crash Closes Geraldine-Fairlie Highway at Skipton Bridge
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway is closed at Skipton Bridge following a single-vehicle crash this evening. Police were alerted to the incident around 9.35pm. One person has sustained moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as "the road will remain…
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Media Monitor: Firefighters Battle Auckland Supermarket Blaze
Radio New Zealand is reporting that dozens of fire crews are battling a blaze at a central Auckland supermarket. It said the fire at the New World supermarket in Freemans Bay broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday. All customers and…
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Supermarket Fire in Freemans Bay, Auckland
A fire has broken out at a supermarket on College Hill, Freemans Bay, central Auckland. Fire and Emergency NZ is managing the response. Acting Inspector Ian Scoulding advises the public to avoid the area and nearby residents to close their…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 15, 2025, at 07:25:26 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 56.195S, 143.602W. Its location was approximately 2686.6 km…
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Two Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Pātea
Two people died after a boat capsized off Pātea this morning. Three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble at about 10.15am. One person was found in the water and taken to hospital after being treated by…
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Fatal Crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville, this evening. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 5.20pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A scene examination…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, effective from midnight to 9:00 am on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Issued at 7:40 pm on Saturday, June 14, the MetService watch indicates conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, effective for eight hours from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Issued at 9:41 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, the watch indicates conditions are favorable…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Embassy Closure, Investigation
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Embassy of Israel in Wellington is closing amid international conflict. RNZ said the closure is part of a worldwide shuttering of the country's diplomatic missions. In other news, a scheduled test of Christchurch…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5.05pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. Two others involved in the crash have been…
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Fatal Crash in Te Aroha
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Te Aroha this afternoon. The crash on Stanley Road South was reported just before 1:40pm. One person died at the scene. A second person was seriously injured, and two others sustained…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on June 13, 2025, at 04:26:05 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 62.081S, 161.502E. Its epicenter was…
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Lorna Street, New Plymouth Closed Due to Incident
Lorna Street in New Plymouth is currently closed between Devon St. West and David St. due to an incident reported at 3:20 p.m. today. Emergency services are at the scene. Police have requested that the public avoid the area, although…
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Serious Injuries Reported in Te Aroha Crash
A two-vehicle crash on Stanley Road South, Te Aroha, reported around 1:40pm, has resulted in serious injuries. The road is currently closed, with diversions at McCabe and Waihou Roads. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and anticipate delays.