Category: disasters
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Chatham Islands
MetService issued a severe weather warning at 9:20 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for heavy rain and strong winds in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and the Chatham Islands. A front over the northeast of New Zealand is expected to…
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Insurers Need Further Improvement After Flooding and Cyclone, Says FMA
A new report by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has found that while insurance companies have improved their processes since the Canterbury earthquakes, further improvements are needed following the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle. The FMA released its…
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Road Closures Disrupt Bay of Plenty Motorists
Several roads in the Bay of Plenty are closed, causing delays for motorists. A section of State Highway 2 near Matata is closed after a milk truck rolled over around 11:30 pm yesterday between State Highway 34 and Omeheu Road.…
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Serious Crash Blocks Road to Auckland Airport
A serious three-vehicle crash has blocked George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport, causing significant congestion. The crash was reported around 4am near the intersection with Tom Pearce Drive. One person has sustained serious injuries as a result of the…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:15:21 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 57.850S, 157.698E. Its location was approximately 1443.6…
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DT Swiss Recalls ARC, ERC, CRC, and HEC Wheel Models Due to Delamination Risk
DT Swiss AG has issued a product safety recall for several ARC, ERC, CRC, and HEC wheel models due to the risk of spontaneous delamination of the rim flange. Sold between May 22, 2024, and June 23, 2025, at Marleen…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:59pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for central and northern parts of New Zealand. A front moving east across the country is expected to bring heavy rain and strong north…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025, at 07:14:21 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.815S, 157.932E, had a depth of 31 km. Its location was approximately 1432.6 km…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region at 00:44:10 UTC on July 29, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.684S, 157.522E, had a depth of 31 km. Its epicenter was approximately 1434.4 km…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025, at 00:21:14 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.899S, 157.913E, had a depth of 8 km. Its epicenter was approximately 1441 km…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:59:03 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 30 km, was centered at 57.837S, 157.863E. Its location was approximately 1436.9…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:38 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for significant heavy rain and strong winds expected across several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east is the cause, bringing heavy…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:20:38 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.850S, 157.811E, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 1439.8 km…
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Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region at 22:10:32 UTC on July 28, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 57.559S, 156.821E. Its location was…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A strong southerly flow is expected to impact the east of the North Island due to a deep low, while another low is forecasted to move east past the far north, according to MetService. The risk of severe weather is…
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Recalls Announced for Kelsey Mug, Momentum E-Bike, and Ecostore Cleaner
Three recalls have been issued for a mug, an e-bicycle, and a multi-purpose cleaner due to potential safety hazards. The Kelsey Mug, sold at Nood, is being recalled because the base may crack and detach, posing burn and cut risks.…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting significant heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions from late Monday into Wednesday morning. A front moving east is expected to bring hazardous conditions, prompting advisories for residents to…
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Name Released in Fatal Wairarapa Crash
Beverly Anne Varney, 71, of Featherston, died in a South Wairarapa crash on Saturday, July 26, according to police. Authorities have released her name and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at…
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Name Released in Fatal Wairakei Crash
Travis Edward Simmonds, 53, of Napier, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Wairakei, on Saturday, July 19th. Police have released his name following notification of next of kin. Police have expressed…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions of New Zealand from late Monday, July 28, into early Wednesday, July 30. The warning, released at 10:25 am on Monday, advises…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:39pm on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for heavy rain and strong winds expected from late Monday into early Wednesday. A front moving east across the country is forecast to bring…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A significant rain event is expected to impact western and northern New Zealand on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to MetService. A front, preceded by a strong moist northeast flow, will move east over the country. Severe weather watches and…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, anticipating heavy rain and strong winds across several regions from late Monday into early Wednesday. The warning, released at 9:37 am on Sunday, July 27, 2025, highlights the impact of an…
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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 26, 2025, at 16:15:04 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which had a depth of 10 km, was centered at 57.683S, 157.631E. Its location was approximately…
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Fatal Crash in South Wairarapa Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in South Wairarapa. The crash occurred on Bidwills Cutting Road at the intersection with Cross Line and was reported just after 11am today. Police confirmed that one person died at the scene,…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in South Wairarapa
A serious two-vehicle crash in South Wairarapa at the intersection of Bidwills Cutting Road and Cross Line was reported to emergency services around 11am today. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:47 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, forecasts a significant rain event for western and northern New Zealand starting Monday, July 28, 2025. An active trough over the Tasman Sea is expected…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected for New Zealand's South Island
A significant rain event is expected to impact the west and north of the South Island starting Monday, July 28, 2025, according to MetService. A strong, moist north to northeast flow is forecast to move onto the country from the…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Greymouth
Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search today for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who was reported overdue after a walk in Mt Davy on Thursday, July 24. Police Search and Rescue teams, along with LandSAR volunteers from Greymouth and surrounding…
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Earthquake Strikes Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand on July 25, 2025, at 16:17:33 local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered 57.4 km NE of Wainui, New…
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