Category: disasters
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Eastern Bay of Plenty
The MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty, effective from 2:00pm to 6:00pm today. An active front is moving across the eastern North Island, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to…
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Serious Crash Closes Geraldine-Fairlie Highway
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway is closed after a serious crash at the Bracefield Road intersection. Emergency services were alerted around 11:25 a.m. The crash involved at least two vehicles. Two people are in serious condition, and three others have minor to…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:36am on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, indicates a series of fronts will bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand. The initial front is expected to move east over the lower…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central, Upper North Island
An active front moving across the central and upper North Island has prompted MetService to issue warnings for heavy rain. The alert, issued at 9:01am on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, covers several regions. An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in…
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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for parts of the central North Island, effective Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The warning covers Waitomo, and Waikato south of Raglan and Cambridge, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected until…
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SH3 Impassable Due to Slips and Flooding in Awakino Gorge
State Highway 3, just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge, is currently impassable due to flooding and multiple slips resulting from significant weather. Police are aware of vehicles stranded in the area. Motorists are strongly advised against traveling through…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central North Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain affecting the central North Island. The warning, issued at 9:02pm on Monday, October 13, 2025, highlights an unsettled northwest flow impacting the country. Orange-level Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect…
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Auckland's Eagle Crew Rescues People in Dramatic Incidents
Auckland's Eagle crew has been involved in multiple rescues across Tāmaki Makaurau this past week. One rescue involved an international visitor who became trapped by the incoming tide after walking from Pine Harbour to Motukaraka Island. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters AucklandEaglerescuePolice Air Support UnitMotukaraka IslandMahurangi InletWhangaparaoa BayNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Expressway Closed Following Crash
Hawke's Bay Expressway/SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed following a two-vehicle crash reported around 2:25 pm. The closure affects the area from the airport to Bayview. Emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:54 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, indicates a series of weather disturbances affecting New Zealand. While Wednesday, October 15, poses minimal risk, the outlook anticipates significant weather changes in the following…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for New Zealand's North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain affecting the central and lower North Island, as well as the Canterbury High Country. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is impacting the country, prompting these warnings and watches. Residents…
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Two Die in Rakaia House Fire
Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late Saturday night, where they found an adult deceased and a child in critical condition. The child died in hospital…
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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers south of the Rangitata River. The warning is in effect for 16 hours, from 8:00pm Sunday, October 12, to 12:00pm Monday, October 13. Expect…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
An active front is expected to move northwards over the North Island on Tuesday, bringing periods of heavy rain to many parts of the island. A low is expected to develop east of the North Island later in the day,…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Central, Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective Sunday, October 12, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is bringing periods of heavy rain and strong winds to the regions, prompting Orange Warnings for specific areas. The…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:28pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for central and southern New Zealand, anticipating periods of heavy rain and strong northwest winds. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country,…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective Saturday, October 11, 2025. The warnings highlight periods of heavy rain and strong northwest winds. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country, leading…
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Serious Crash Closes SH15 Near Kaikohe
State Highway 15, Mangakahia Road, near Kaikohe, is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle incident around 2.40pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries. Ambulance services and the Serious Crash Unit are…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
A front moving northeast over the upper South Island and lower North Island is expected to bring unsettled weather conditions, according to MetService. The severe weather outlook, issued on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:29 am, highlights the potential for…
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Orange Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, effective Saturday, October 11, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country, prompting warnings for heavy rain and severe gales. Residents are advised to stay updated…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cyclone Gabrielle Inquest, Asbestos Discovery
RNZ is reporting that an inquest is underway into the deaths of 13 people in relation to the 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle. Separately, the union's vice president says the discovery of asbestos at a central Auckland fire station raises serious questions…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and strong northwest winds. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country, with a slow-moving front over the upper South Island. Orange-level warnings are…
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Police Concerned for Missing Rotorua Man, Jayleb-Che
Police are seeking public assistance in the search for Jayleb-Che, 36, who has been missing from Rotorua since Tuesday, September 30. Authorities are increasingly concerned about his well-being. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen, Investigations Manager, Rotorua Police, stated, “We’ve…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Jayleb-CheRotoruamissing personWaiotapu Loop RoadSearch and RescueNew Zealand PoliceSH5
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:45 am on Friday, October 10, 2025, indicates that a strong, moist northwest flow with embedded fronts will affect southern and central New Zealand. There is moderate confidence that rainfall accumulations will…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected in New Zealand
A strong, moist northwest flow with embedded fronts is set to impact southern and central New Zealand, bringing potential severe weather from Sunday, October 12, 2025. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting areas at risk of high rainfall…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective from Friday, October 10, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several regions. An Orange level Heavy Rain Warning…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on October 9, 2025, at 13:22:52 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was located at 34.036S, 178.740W. Its location…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective from Thursday, October 9, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to these regions through the weekend. Orange-level warnings are…
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Mountain Biker Rescued from Northland Bush After Hypothermia
A mountain biker was rescued from Northland bush after an extreme training session went awry, leading to hypothermia. The biker, who set out from Kerikeri on Saturday, aimed to push his limits on Department of Conservation tracks in the Waimamaku…
WorldDisastersSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Mountain BikerNorthlandHypothermiaSearch and RescueWaimamaku RangeKerikeriDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Amidst Unseasonably Warm Weather
New Zealand is bracing for a mix of severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures. A warm, moisture-laden system from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring persistent rain to the West Coast of the…
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