Category: disasters
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Fatal Tanker Roll Closes SH5 Near Whakarewarewa
A person died after a petrol tanker rolled on State Highway 5 near Whakarewarewa around 2 am today. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, and contractors will be clearing debris and spilt fuel. Diversions are in place at…
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Serious Crash Closes Hutt Road in Wellington
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 2/Hutt Road, just north of the Ngauranga interchange, Wellington. Police were called to the scene at approximately 8.30pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to use State Highway…
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Name Released in Ngongotahā Valley Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, on Wednesday, May 22. Two-year-old Sakura Hall of Mamaku died in the accident. Police have expressed their sympathies to Sakura’s family and friends.…
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New Zealand Weather Alert: Possible Severe Conditions August 16-19
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:01am on Thursday, August 14, 2025, indicates potential severe weather conditions affecting various parts of New Zealand. On Saturday, August 16, a trough approaches the Far North, while a front preceded by…
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Crash Closes State Highway 60 in Mahana, New Zealand
State Highway 60 in Mahana is closed due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:30 PM near Apple Valley Road. Police have reported that initial indications suggest there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and is…
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Charles Chen Cheing Dies in Dunedin Motorway Crash
Charles Chen Cheing, 35, of Waitati, Dunedin, died in a crash on the Dunedin Northern Motorway on April 12, New Zealand Police said. The cause of the crash is under investigation. "Our condolences are with his friends and family at…
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Hokitika Hospital Fire Treated as Arson
Police are investigating a fire at the old Hokitika Seaview hospital complex as arson. The fire occurred early on Sunday, August 10th, and authorities are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation. Detective Sergeant Graham Parsons stated that…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Sunday
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:19 am on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, indicates a low risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand until Sunday, August 17. A ridge of high pressure is expected to cover…
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Name Released in Kakapotahi Fatal Crash
Mark Douglas Weir, 66, of Harihari, died in a crash on Harihari Highway, Kakapotahi, on June 1st. Police have released his name and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Police extend their thoughts to Weir's family and…
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Name Released in Aorangi Fatal Crash
Marie Lynette Buhck, 71, from Aorangi, died in the SH54 crash on July 4, police said. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Name Released in Desert Road Fatal Crash
Police have identified Karen Jennifer King, 71, of Cambridge, as the victim of the fatal crash on State Highway 1, Desert Road, on June 7. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. "Our thoughts remain with those…
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Name Released in Huntly Fatal Crash: Kash McCuish, 28
Kash McCuish, 28, of Rongotaro, died in a crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly, on July 24, New Zealand Police have confirmed. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time,"…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Auckland
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 northbound, near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were called around 7.50am after the vehicle veered off the motorway and hit the left-hand barrier. The man was pronounced dead…
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Eastern Hutt Road Reopens After Slip
Eastern Hutt Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington, has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a significant slip. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while authorities addressed the situation. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists…
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Truck Roll-Over Blocks Lane on SH35, Ōpōtiki
A truck roll-over has blocked one lane on State Highway 35 in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 am between Beach Road and Wairakaia Road. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash. Fortunately, no injuries have…
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Serious Crash Closes Lane on Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.50am. One person is in critical condition. The left northbound lane is blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Slip Blocks Eastern Hutt Road in Lower Hutt
Eastern Hutt Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington, is blocked in both directions due to a large slip between Stokes Valley Road and Reynolds Bach Drive. Diversions are being put in place to manage the traffic flow. Police are advising motorists…
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Name Released in Fatal Tokoroa Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Tokoroa crash on June 27 as 55-year-old Julian Rameka, of Tokoroa. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Name Released in Whatawhata Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim of the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday, August 9. Julia Organ, 55, of Te Awamutu, died in the crash. Police have expressed their sympathy to Organ's family.…
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Fatal Crash in St Andrews, Hamilton
One person has died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Croall Crescent, St Andrews, Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian was taken to hospital but died a short time…
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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell
A man has died after being recovered from the water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell, this afternoon. Police were alerted around 3:35 pm after the man entered the water from a boat at the marina. Emergency services were unable to revive…
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Crash Closes Pembroke Road in Egmont National Park Due to Icy Conditions
Emergency services have responded to reports of multiple vehicles sliding on ice on Pembroke Road, Egmont National Park - Central. The incidents involved vehicles coming off the road. According to the Police Media Centre, initial reports suggest no injuries have…
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Serious Crash Closes Broadlands Road, Rotorua
Emergency services responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on Broadlands Road, between Ohaaki and Allen Roads, Rotorua. Police were alerted around 5.55pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to…
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Fatal Crash on SH 23 Near Whatawhata
One person has died, and two others are seriously injured following a car crash on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9.10 am after a car crashed into a tree near Ferguson…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 23, Whatawhata
State Highway 23 in Whatawhata is currently closed due to a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 9:10 am near the intersection with Ferguson Road. Initial reports suggest that there are serious to critical injuries. Emergency services are on the…
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MetService: Low Confidence of Severe Gales in Eastern North Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:44 am on Friday, August 8, 2025, indicates a low confidence level for severe southerly gales in specific regions. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a deep low east of the North Island…
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Fatal House Fire in Eltham Claims One Life
A person has died in a house fire in Eltham this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on Derby Street just before 5am, to find the house fully ablaze. One person was found deceased at the scene. A…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Tirau
State Highway 1 near Tirau is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 7.50am, noting it occurred between State Highway 5 and Webster Road. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The road is…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected in Eastern New Zealand
A low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to bring unsettled weather to eastern parts of central New Zealand, according to MetService. The forecast, issued at 9:57 am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, highlights the potential for…
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SH45 Closed Near Rahotu After Crash
State Highway 45 is currently closed near Rahotu following a single-vehicle accident this morning. Police responded to the incident at approximately 7:50 AM near Maungahoki Stream. One individual sustained injuries and is receiving medical evaluation by ambulance personnel. Authorities anticipate…