Category: disasters
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 10:13 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, regarding active fronts expected to impact New Zealand. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, an active front over central New Zealand is expected to move slowly onto…
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Red Warning Issued for Severe Gales in Inland Canterbury
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:55 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for heavy rain and severe north to northwest gales affecting southern and central New Zealand. An active front is moving northeast over the South Island,…
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Red Warning Issued for Severe Gales in Inland Canterbury
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for much of southern and central New Zealand, with a red warning in place for severe northwest gales in parts of inland Canterbury. The warnings, issued at 8:28pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, cover…
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Fatal Crash in Whanganui East Claims One Life
One person died following a single-vehicle crash in Whanganui East this morning. The crash was reported around 9.50am on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade. Despite emergency services' efforts, the vehicle's sole occupant died at the scene. State Highway 4 has since…
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Red Warning Issued for Damaging Winds in Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in the Canterbury High Country, effective from 10pm Saturday to 3pm Sunday. This escalation, made in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council, is due to an active front bringing very strong…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 4 in Whanganui East
A serious crash occurred on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade, Whanganui East, prompting a response from emergency services around 9:50 this morning. Initial reports indicate critical injuries resulting from the single-vehicle incident. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting active fronts will bring rain and strong gales to parts of New Zealand. The outlook, released at 10:20 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, covers the period from Monday, September 22, to…
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Red Warning Issued for Severe Gales in Canterbury as Active Front Approaches New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with a Red Warning in place for parts of inland Canterbury due to severe northwest gales. The warning, issued at 9:58am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, forecasts…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
An active front is expected to move northwards over the South Island on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong to gale northerly winds, according to MetService. There is high confidence of severe north to northwest gales about the Canterbury high…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain for Southern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for southern and central New Zealand, effective late Saturday and Sunday. An active front, preceded by a strong north to northwest flow, will move northeast over the South Island on Sunday, becoming slow-moving…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway Two Near Dannevirke
A serious crash occurred on State Highway Two near Dannevirke around 1.40pm. Police confirmed the two-vehicle collision, reporting initial indications of serious injuries. The road is currently blocked as emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to follow diversions…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 3 Near Sanson
One person died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon. The crash, involving a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm. The sole occupant of the ute died at the scene, and one person received…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 12:06pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected this afternoon. A Strong Wind…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, indicates a high likelihood of severe weather affecting parts of New Zealand. A moist northwest flow is expected to strengthen over the South Island ahead…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:35 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected. People in these areas…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, effective from Wednesday, September 17, 2025. An active front, preceded by a strong, moist northwest flow, is moving over the upper South Island, bringing heavy rain and severe gales. People…
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Serious Crash Closes Main Highway in Ellerslie
A serious two-vehicle crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie has led to significant road closures and critical injuries. Reported at 3:37 p.m. near the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway intersection, the incident has left one person critically injured and another seriously injured. According…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A front moving northeast across New Zealand is bringing heavy rain and severe gales to a large portion of the country, prompting MetService to issue several weather warnings. People are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts. Orange-level Heavy…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
An unsettled southerly flow over New Zealand is expected to ease as a high extends a ridge over the country. A strengthening northwest flow is expected over the South Island later this week, according to MetService. While the risk of…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:29am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and strong northwest winds. A front, preceded by a strong moist northwest flow, is moving northeast across the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
New Zealand is under severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A strong, moist northwest flow preceding a front is expected to bring adverse conditions across a large part of the country.…
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Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Oamaru
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Thames and Ouse Streets in Oamaru has resulted in injuries. Police are currently at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 12.52pm. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have…
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Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Rain Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by MetService, indicates a series of weather events affecting New Zealand. On Thursday, September 18, a front preceded by a strong northwest flow will move northeastwards over the North Island,…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A front preceded by a humid northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and severe gales to a large part of the country. Orange-level…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:57am on Monday, September 15, 2025, indicates that a front, preceded by a strong northwest flow, is expected to move over the South Island on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, followed by unsettled…
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Trampers Rescued in Middlemarch After Poor Planning
A group of five young adults was rescued in Middlemarch after setting out on a tramp in poor weather. The group got into difficulty and became lost, but were able to call for help around 7.30pm. Police Search and Rescue…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:40 am on Sunday, September 14, 2025, indicates that New Zealand is bracing for a period of unsettled weather. The forecast, which spans from Tuesday, September 16, to Friday, September 19, 2025,…
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State Highway 2 Blocked at Whakamārama
State Highway 2 is blocked at the intersection with Pahoia Road in Whakamārama, due to fallen power poles and trees. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place, but…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on September 12, 2025, at 23:12:55 UTC. The quake was located at 56.264S, 142.951W, with a depth of 10 km. Its epicenter was approximately 2727.5 km ESE of Waitangi, New Zealand. Other…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is preparing for a week of severe weather, according to the latest outlook from MetService issued at 10:24am on Saturday, September 13, 2025. An unsettled west to southwest flow is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain…