Category: disasters
-
Severe Gales Expected to Hit New Zealand This Weekend
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for New Zealand, effective Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 9:30 am. Gale-force west to southwest winds are expected to develop across the country today, gradually easing on Sunday. An Orange Strong Wind Warning…
-
Severe Gales Expected to Hit New Zealand This Weekend
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting gale-force winds across many regions this weekend. The warning, issued at 8:37 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025, indicates that strong west to southwest gales will develop on Saturday…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:11am on Friday, September 12, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. The forecast, which extends from Sunday, September 14, to Wednesday, September 17, 2025, warns of potential severe…
WeatherDisastersGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherHawke's BayTararua DistrictWestland DistrictWeather ForecastMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Serious Crash Closes Intersection Near Palmerston North
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Roberts Line, north of Palmerston North. Emergency services were alerted around 12:30pm. The intersection is currently closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid…
-
Fatal Crash Closes Bluff Highway
One person died at the scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road around 6am. No other injuries were reported. According to the Police Media Team, the highway remains closed, with diversions in…
WorldTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashBluff HighwayState Highway 1Kew RoadSerious Crash UnitAccidentFatalityNew Zealand Police
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued at 9:13am on Thursday, September 11, 2025, indicates a high chance of severe weather in parts of New Zealand. On Saturday, September 13, a brisk west to southwest flow will cover the country as a…
-
Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Think Tank Funding, US Shooting, Economic Forecast
The Guardian is reporting that some of Australia’s largest think tanks are facing increasing pressure to reveal their financial backers. The outlet said a report by Deloitte, commissioned by Unicef, found that natural disasters will cost young Australians $100 billion…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessWeatherEntertainmentSportAustraliaUnited StatesPolandMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsMilitaryDisastersLaw EnforcementFilm and TV Think TanksCharlie KirkShootingUtahEconomic ForecastRussiaGuardian Australia
-
Serious Crash Closes Invercargill Highway
A serious two-car crash has closed Bluff Highway in Invercargill at the intersection with Kew Road. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. this morning. Authorities indicate there are serious injuries. The road will remain closed while emergency services are at…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A low-pressure system is forecast to move southeast over the north of the North Island on Friday 12 September 2025, bringing heavy rain, possible localised downpours, and strong winds to parts of the island. A fast-moving cold front is expected…
-
Fatal Crash Closes Marine Drive in Eastbourne
One person has died following a crash on Marine Drive in Eastbourne. The incident was reported to Police just after 6.50pm. The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
WorldTransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues crashMarine DriveEastbournefatalSerious Crash Unitroad closureNew Zealand Police
-
Eastbourne's Marine Drive Shut After Crash
Marine Drive, Eastbourne, is closed near Taumaru Ave due to a single-vehicle crash reported just after 6:50pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The closure will last several hours, preventing access to Eastbourne. Motorists should expect significant delays, according to police.
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Rain, Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:53am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, indicates a dynamic weather pattern for New Zealand. Thursday, September 11, will see a weak ridge moving over the country, with a band of rain spreading…
-
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Auckland Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands region of New Zealand on September 8, 2025, at 12:27:25 local time. The quake was centered at 50.773S, 162.243E, with a depth of 14 km. The epicenter was located approximately 644.9 km…
WorldWeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeAuckland IslandsUSGSSeismologyBluffInvercargillUSGS Earthquake Reports
-
Fatal Crash Closes Waihi Whangamata Road
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police responded to the incident around 11:40 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in…
WorldTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashWhangamataWaihi Whangamata RoadSingle-Vehicle CrashSerious Crash UnitAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
-
Serious Single-Vehicle Crash in Whangamata
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Whangamata Road, Whangamata. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11.40am. Initial reports indicate that the crash has resulted in serious injuries. A traffic management plan is being implemented in…
-
New Zealand Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:24am on Monday, September 8, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. Fronts embedded within a strong west to northwest flow are expected to move northwards over the central…
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Possible Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Sunday, September 7, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. The forecast extends from Tuesday, September 9, to Friday, September 12, 2025. On Tuesday, a ridge…
-
Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand on September 6, 2025, at 19:55:05 UTC. The epicenter was located 42.3 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at a depth of 38…
WeatherWorldAustralasiaDisasters EarthquakeNorth IslandHicks BayGisborneWhakataneUS Geological SurveyUSGS Earthquake Reports
-
Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a front bringing heavy rain to the North Island late Friday and early Saturday. The warning, issued at 8:42pm on Friday, September 5, 2025, highlights the risk…
-
Car Fire Disrupts Traffic on SH1 Near Grafton
Emergency services are attending a car fire on State Highway 1 near Grafton. Reported at 1.09pm, the incident occurred on the southbound lanes after the port link on-ramp. No injuries have been reported. Traffic is affected in both directions due…
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:24 am on Friday, September 5, 2025, indicates a mix of weather conditions for New Zealand. Sunday, September 7, will see a strong and showery southwest flow easing over the country. There is moderate…
-
Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and gales expected to impact both the South and North Islands. The warning, released at 9:18 am on Friday, September 5, 2025, indicates that a…
-
Fatal Crash on Taieri-Allanton Road Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on East Taieri-Allanton Road/SH1 at approximately 1:30pm yesterday, police have confirmed. Another individual involved in the incident sustained moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the road has since been…
-
Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and strong winds. A series of fronts within a strong, moist northwest flow is expected to bring adverse conditions to the South Island and parts of…
-
Orange Warnings Issued for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain and strong winds affecting parts of New Zealand. A series of fronts embedded within a strong, moist northwest flow over southern New Zealand today will move over central and northern New Zealand…
-
New Zealand Weather Alert: Possible Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
A front moving north over central and northern New Zealand, along with a strengthening southwest flow, may bring severe weather this weekend. MetService issued an outlook at 10:05 am on Thursday, September 4, 2025, outlining the potential for heavy rain…
-
Serious Crash Closes Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona Valley Road, south of Wānaka, is closed following a serious, multiple-vehicle crash reported around 4pm. Police are on site establishing diversions. Initial reports suggest serious injuries. Authorities advise motorists to delay or avoid travel through the area if possible.
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A series of fronts within a strong, moist northwest flow are expected to impact New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. A cooler southwest change will also spread onto southern New Zealand. MetService has issued severe weather watches, with…
WeatherDisastersEnvironment MetServiceSevere WeatherRainfallGalesSouth IslandMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Severe Weather Watches in Place as Fronts Affect New Zealand
A series of fronts embedded within a strong, moist northwest flow are impacting New Zealand, bringing a cooler southwest change to the southern regions. Issued at 10:17am on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the MetService has issued Severe Weather Watches for…
-
Serious Crash Blocks SH6 Near Gibbston
A serious two-vehicle crash has blocked SH6 near Gibbston, between Gibbston Back Road and Victoria Flats Road. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.45pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes due to expected…