Category: disasters
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Search for Missing Tramper Underway in Greymouth
A search is underway in the mountain ranges north-east of Greymouth for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who was reported missing after not returning from a hike. Arbon was reported overdue from a walk in the Mt Davy area. He may be…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 30 Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Atiamuri, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident around 5 a.m. today. Sadly, one person died at the scene, while another was transported to Rotorua Hospital…
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Missing Bishopdale Woman Found Safe After Emergency Mobile Alert
A 79-year-old woman, reported missing from her Bishopdale home after failing to return from a shopping trip on Thursday 24 July, has been found safe. Police issued an emergency mobile alert (EMA) due to concerns for her welfare and impending…
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South Island Braces for Significant Rain Event
A significant rain event is expected to impact the west and north of the South Island on Sunday. A north to northeast flow is influencing the country between a high to the east and a trough to the west, posing…
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Crash on State Highway 6 in Nelson
A crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 6 in Nelson at the intersection of Rawhiti and Tahunanui Dr occurred around 8.20am today. One person is reported to have serious injuries, and another is in moderate condition. Emergency services are…
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Fatal Crash on Rakaia Highway Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash last night on State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway. Police were notified of the incident around 7:20pm. One person died at the scene, while another sustained serious injuries and was transported to Christchurch Hospital. The…
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Search for Missing Tramper Near Greymouth
Police are seeking information on 75-year-old Roy, who is overdue from a walk on Wednesday up Mt Davy to Mt Sewell, north-east of Greymouth. Roy may be wearing a blue puffer jacket, shorts, and hiking boots. Police have concerns for…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 30 Near Atiamuri
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Atiamuri around 5 a.m. today. One person is critically injured, and two others sustained moderate to minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause. Police…
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Southern Drivers Urged to Take Care Amidst Cold Snap
Southern Police are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads due to icy conditions. Inspector Craig Brown, Southern District Road Policing Manager, advises that several areas have black ice, making surface conditions dangerous, especially in shaded areas and on…
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Fatal Crash South of Waitahuna
One person died following a two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna today. Emergency services were called to the scene on Manuka Gorge Highway at approximately 4:50pm. One person died at the scene, while another sustained serious injuries. Police are providing support…
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Rescue on Tongariro Crossing Prompts Winter Safety Warning
A man was rescued from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing last weekend after getting into difficulty, prompting a warning from police about the dangers of winter conditions. Police received a call around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, from the man,…
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Between Ashburton and Fairton
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Rakaia Highway/State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Fairton in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the incident around 7:20pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists should anticipate delays.…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway
State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway is closed between Johnston Road and Burma Road due to a serious two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were alerted around 4:50 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the…
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Crash Blocks State Highway Two Near Papamoa Beach
State Highway Two near Bruce Road in Papamoa Beach is blocked after a two-vehicle crash. Police responded around 3:40 p.m. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others have moderate to minor injuries. Motorists should follow diversions and anticipate delays…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A north to northeast flow is expected to cover much of New Zealand this weekend, with minimal risk of severe weather on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. However, the MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Huntly Closes Rotowaro Road
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly. The incident prompted a road closure as emergency services responded to the scene. Motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area while the road remains closed. The New…
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Icy Roads Prompt Caution in Canterbury
Police are advising drivers in the Canterbury region to exercise caution due to icy road conditions. Several crashes have been reported, with the conditions cited as a contributing factor. Fortunately, no serious injuries have occurred. Police are urging drivers to…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Petone, Wellington
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on The Esplanade in Petone, near Victoria Street. The incident has resulted in the closure of the road westbound, with diversions currently in place. Initial reports indicate that one person has…
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Fatality in Westown House Fire
A person died following a house fire in Westown, New Plymouth, late last night. Police were called to the residential address around 11 p.m. and found one person deceased at the scene. Police will conduct a scene examination today, along…
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Serious Crash Closes Rotowaro Road in Huntly
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred on Rotowaro Road in Huntly, Waikato, prompting a road closure and diversions. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4.45am between Weavers Crossing Road and Mahuta Station Road. Emergency services are currently attending to…
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Logging Truck Roll Blocks Far North Road in Waiharara
A logging truck has rolled over on Far North Road in Waiharara, Northland, blocking the road in both directions. The incident has resulted in logs being scattered across the road and into a nearby paddock. According to the New Zealand…
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New Zealand Braces for Approaching Trough, Heavy Rain Possible
A complex trough of low pressure is expected to approach New Zealand from the Tasman Sea, bringing rain and showers to various regions, according to MetService. While the risk of severe weather remains minimal through Sunday, a northerly flow is…
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Highbrook Incident: Police Investigate Death and Suspicious Items
A police operation near Highbrook, Auckland, was initiated following the discovery of a man's body near a walkway adjacent to the Southern Motorway (SH1) around 11.30am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB, a suspicious item resembling…
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Name Released in Lake Manapouri Boating Fatality
Richard Charles Murrell, 60, from Invercargill, was found deceased on a boat on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night, July 20th. Police have released his name and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of his death on behalf of the Coroner.…
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Fatal Crash on SH1, Manakau
One person died following a crash on State Highway 1, Manakau. The incident, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred near Whakahoro Road just before 10:20am today. Police confirmed that the motorcyclist died at the scene. A second person sustained…
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SH1 Manakau Closed Following Crash
State Highway 1 at Manakau is closed following a crash near Whakahoro Road. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to delay any non-essential travel, as diversions are via Palmerston North and the Remutaka…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 at Manakau
State Highway 1 is blocked at Manakau following a serious crash this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene, located between Whakahoro Road and Kuku East Road, at approximately 10.20am. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays as diversions are…
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Boating Fatality on Lake Manapouri Claims One Life
One person has died following a boating incident on Lake Manapouri, New Zealand. Police were alerted around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday night after two experienced fishers failed to return from their trip and didn't check in via radio. A helicopter…
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Serious Crash Blocks Kitchener Street, Wellington
A serious crash has blocked the intersection of Kitchener Street and Puriri Crescent in Lansdowne, Wellington. The incident was reported around 6:30 am, prompting a response from the police and the Serious Crash Unit. Initial reports indicate that one person…
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Fatal Crash Closes Leigh Road in Matakana
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Leigh Road, Matakana. The incident prompted the closure of the road as emergency services and investigation teams worked at the scene. Motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area while the…