Category: disasters
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Serious Crash on State Highway 3 South of Turakina
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 3, south of Turakina. Police were alerted to the incident at 6:05 am. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained critical injuries, while two others have…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 57 in Levin
State Highway 57 in Levin is currently closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at 7:20pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
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Search and Rescue Operation Concludes in Dunedin
A search and rescue operation in Whare Flat, Dunedin, has concluded after a report of a person calling for help. Around 9:30 am today, Police received a call from a member of the public on the Mackie Dackie track who…
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Police Appeal for Information After Cries for Help Heard in Whare Flat
Police are appealing for information following reports of someone heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road, Whare Flat, Dunedin. The call was received around 9:30 am today from a person walking the track who…
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Crash on Gibbston Highway Causes Delays
Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6, near Roaring Meg in Queenstown, is currently experiencing significant delays and is down to one lane due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident occurred around 10:30 am between Waitiri Road and Kawarau Gorge Road. Emergency…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island and Parts of North Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island today, with an active low-pressure system bringing significant rainfall. The Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka can expect 50 to 70 mm of rain on…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northwest South Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island, effective from Thursday, January 1, 2026. An active low-pressure system is bringing significant rainfall to the region. In the Ranges of Tasman District, west of Takaka,…
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One Deceased in Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police were called to an incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, early this morning where a person was found deceased on the road. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries into the circumstances are underway. A scene…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash in Tirohia, Hauraki
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Road, Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. Police were notified of the incident around 12:40 am. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the sole…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northwest South Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka, effective from 6:00am to 4:00pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The system is expected to bring an additional 50 to 80 mm of rain,…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Northwest South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of Tasman District, west of Motueka, effective from 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, until 6:00am on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026. An active low-pressure system is forecast…
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Police Name Man Who Died in Napier Crash
Police have named the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on December 26. He was Carl Louis Duncan. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,"…
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Southern Motorway Southbound Blocked After Crash
The southbound lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway at Randwick Park is blocked between Hill Road and Takanini following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a collision involving a car and a motorbike around 12:30 pm. Early indications suggest one…
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Rakaia Bridge Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1 in Bankside, Canterbury, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident, which involved a car and a truck, around 12:40pm this afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The…
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One Dead, One Seriously Injured in State Highway 1 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second individual sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are advising motorists that…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Ohau Point
State Highway 1 near Ohau Point is currently blocked due to a serious crash that occurred this morning. Police were alerted to the collision between two vehicles at 9:38 am. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have suffered serious injuries.…
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New Zealand Faces Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Threat
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Ranges of Tasman District, west of Motueka, effective from 9:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025, until 6:00 am Thursday, January 1, 2026. The region can expect 100 to 130 mm of…
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One Dead in Early Morning Waikato Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Orini, Waikato, early this morning. Police were called to the scene at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road around 12:30 AM. The sole occupant of the vehicle was found…
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Heavy Rain and Gales Warning for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of Tasman District, west of Motueka, effective from 6:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to 6:00 am Thursday, January 1, 2026. An active low-pressure system is expected to bring…
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One Dead in Tangoio State Highway 2 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Tangoio. The incident was reported just after 11:40 am today. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. State…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Tasman District
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of Tasman District, west of Motueka, effective from 6:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to 6:00 am Thursday, January 1, 2026. The region is forecast to receive between 100…
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Name Released in New Plymouth House Fire
Police have released the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on December 24. The deceased has been identified as 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth. Police extended their thoughts to his…
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Police Eagle Helicopter Deployed to Combat Dangerous Road Behaviour in Gisborne
Police are sending a strong message to drivers ahead of New Year's Eve, stating that reckless and anti-social road behaviour will not be tolerated. Officers will be highly visible across Gisborne and the wider Eastern District to ensure community safety…
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Road Closed After Truck Rollover and Fallen Trees
The road between Shannon and Tokomaru in Central District is closed this morning following a truck rollover and fallen trees due to strong winds. The incident occurred just north of Shannon at approximately 9:15 am today. The driver of the…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and gale-force winds across central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system moving southwards is expected to bring significant weather impacts throughout Tuesday. A Strong Wind Warning is in effect for Manawatu,…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system moving southwards is expected to bring significant weather impacts on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A Heavy Rain Warning is in…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand as an active low-pressure system moves south. The system, which was over the central North Island on Monday night, is expected to bring significant…
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Elderly Tramper Rescued After Getting Lost in Coromandel Bush
An 80-year-old man, inadequately dressed and with limited supplies, was rescued last night after becoming lost while tramping in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. The man, wearing only shorts and a singlet, had collapsed on the trail after running out…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and gale-force southeast winds across large parts of northern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move across the North Island today, bringing a significant frontal rain…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong southeasterly gales across northern and central New Zealand, expected to impact the country from Monday. An active low-pressure system is forecast to move southwards onto the North Island on…