Category: disasters
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Tāneatua
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal crash in Tāneatua. Acting Inspector Paul Wilson said police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the movements leading up to it. The incident involved a red…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Matamau
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with strong gales expected today and heavy rain forecast for Fiordland on Sunday. MetService advises residents to stay updated with the latest forecasts. An orange-level heavy rain warning is…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 35 in Bay of Plenty
State Highway 35 between Omaio and Pariokara is closed in both directions following a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:50pm. Three people have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. The Serious Crash…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on December 4, 2025, at 03:14:36 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 54.898S, 129.313W, with a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located approximately 3478.3…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Castlecliff Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Karaka St, Castlecliff, yesterday. The accident was reported just after 12pm. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Quoting Police Media Centre, police confirmed the fatality and stated that inquiries are…
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Crash Closes Drury On-Ramp on Southern Motorway
The northbound on-ramp at Drury on the Southern Motorway is currently closed due to a crash. Police were notified of the single-vehicle incident at 11 a.m. today. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reported injuries. The…
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Heatwave Returns to Eastern Regions of New Zealand
Most regions of New Zealand will experience sunny conditions this weekend, particularly the North Island, as high pressure builds, bringing settled weather. However, the South Island will have a more varied forecast. MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch for…
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Fatal Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Lower Hutt this morning. The incident on Rutherford Street was reported to police at approximately 5.30am. As of this morning, Rutherford Street remains closed as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the…
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Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash that occurred around 5:30 am today. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident, and one person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Police…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten North Island and Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning was issued at 8:26pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for parts of the North Island and the Chatham Islands. An active low-pressure system over central and northern New Zealand is expected to move east, passing close…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1, Canterbury
State Highway 1, Waitmate Highway, is closed due to a two-vehicle crash reported around 5pm. The road closure is between McNamaras Road and Molloys Road, with diversions in place. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others have moderate injuries.…
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Northcote Motorway On-Ramp Closed Due to Flooding
The Northcote on-ramp to the Northern Motorway is closed due to flooding. Crews are working to unblock the drains. There is no estimated time for reopening. Motorists are advised to expect delays and should either delay travel or use an…
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Whangamatā Man Receives District Commander's Commendation for Kayak Rescue
Bryan Black, a long-time Whangamatā community member, has been awarded the District Commander's Commendation by Waikato Police for his pivotal role in locating a missing kayaker during a challenging offshore rescue. On October 12, 2024, a group of kayakers encountered…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, indicates potential severe weather conditions for parts of New Zealand. On Friday, December 5, 2025, strong northwesterlies are possible about the South Island, with rain likely…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:48 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for central and northern New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. An active low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds as…
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Serious Crash on SH20, Māngere Leaves One Critical
One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp. The driver of…
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Fatal Crash in Taneatua Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Taneatua, New Zealand. The crash occurred on White Pine Bush Road and was reported just after 6 p.m. yesterday evening. One person died at the scene, and a second person was…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected in Central, Northern New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The system is forecasted to move onto the regions on Wednesday and shift…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 in Whakatane
A serious crash has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. Police were called to White Pine Bush Road at approximately 6:05 p.m. following reports that a car had crashed into a river. One person has reportedly sustained serious…
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Crash Closes Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud - Tasman
A crash involving a caravan has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident occurred at approximately 5.55pm between Tophouse and Bullock roads when a caravan rolled over. A second person involved sustained…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, indicates strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Thursday, December 4, a large low east…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The system is forecasted to move onto the country on Wednesday and shift…
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Diesel Spill Causes Delays on SH2 Remutaka Hill
A diesel spill on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, is causing traffic delays. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving through the area. Police were notified of the spill at approximately 7:10 am today. The council has…
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Crash Blocks Ngaruroro River Bridge in Hawkes Bay
The Ngaruroro River Bridge on State Highway 2 in Hawkes Bay is currently blocked due to a crash this morning. Police responded to the incident, which involved three vehicles, at approximately 6:50am. Fortunately, there have been no reports of serious…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 5 in Tapapa
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at 10.45 am. The road is currently closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Further updates will…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 5 in Tapapa
A serious crash is blocking State Highway 5 in Tapapa, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services are at the scene. Police were alerted at 10.45am to a car that had collided with a tree between Harwoods Road and Tapapa Road. The…
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Correction: Fatal Crash at Bucklands Crossing Occurred on November 29
The New Zealand Police have issued a correction to a media release concerning a fatal crash on Lamb Hill Road. The initial release incorrectly stated the date of the incident. The crash actually occurred on Saturday, November 29, around 7pm.…
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Fatal Crash in Bucklands Crossing Claims One Life
One person died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road at approximately 7pm. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the location,…
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Serious Crash Closes Lamb Hill Road in Dunedin
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing, Dunedin, after a crash on Lamb Hill Road. Police were alerted to the incident just before 7pm. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. Lamb Hill Road is…
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