Category: disasters
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One Dead in Single Vehicle Crash on Nelson Road
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Nelson Road this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 5:20 PM. Nelson Road is currently closed, with diversions in place for traffic. The Serious Crash Unit is attending…
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Serious Crash Closes Nelson Road in Taupaki
Nelson Road, east of Taupaki, is currently closed following a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:20 PM. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident, which has resulted in serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Man Charged with Murder in Pukehina
A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Pukehina on New Year's Day. Police were called to an Old Coach Road property around 3pm on January 1, where they discovered a deceased woman.…
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Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation Resumes After Safety Checks
The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui has resumed this afternoon, several hours after being suspended. Work restarted officially at 2pm after experts confirmed the area was safe to enter. Detective Inspector Lew Warner stated, “Following consultation with a number of…
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Pedestrian Dies After Crash in Lynfield
A person has died following a crash in Lynfield this morning. The collision, which occurred on Commodore Drive and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, was reported to Police shortly after 8am. The pedestrian was taken to hospital in a…
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Mount Maunganui Recovery Efforts Halted Due to Land Movement Concerns
Recovery efforts at Mount Maunganui have been temporarily suspended following the activation of land monitoring technology. The systems, designed to detect potential land movements and excess water, triggered an alert shortly after 10:30 am, leading to an immediate halt in…
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Recovery Operation Concludes for Helicopter Crash Victims in Paekākāriki Hill Area
A significant recovery operation has concluded for the pilot and passenger involved in a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. Police are working to formally identify the individuals recovered from the crash site and have extended their thoughts to…
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Mount Maunganui Landslide: Recovery Operation Continues with National Support
The recovery operation following last week’s landslide at Mount Maunganui is continuing, with police officers from across the country providing support. Dog handlers, family liaison officers, specialist search teams, and other staff have arrived in the Bay of Plenty District…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports two dead in helicopter crash north of Wellington
RNZ is reporting that two people have died in a helicopter crash that occurred this morning in the Paekākāriki Hill area, north of Wellington. Police were alerted to the incident at 7:30 a.m. following the activation of an automated crash…
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Two Dead in Helicopter Crash Near Paekākāriki Hill
Two people have died following a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area north of Wellington. Police were alerted to the incident around 7:30 am. Tragically, both the pilot and the sole passenger were found deceased at the scene. "Our…
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Man Rescued After Five-Hour Cliff Face Ordeal in Northland
A 53-year-old man has been rescued after falling down a cliff face near Butterfly Bay, north of Tauranga Bay, in Northland. The man was stranded for over five hours with limited communication before being winched to safety early Sunday morning.…
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Helicopter Crash Reported in Paekākāriki Hill Area
Emergency services are currently responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. The New Zealand Police were notified of the incident at 7:30 AM after an automated crash alert was activated. Maritime New Zealand's Rescue Coordination Centre is…
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Names Released in Welcome Bay Landslide Tragedy
Police have identified the two victims of a fatal landslide in Welcome Bay, Papamoa, as 10-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang. The pair died when the house they were in was severely damaged by the landslide…
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Man Charged with Murder in Burnham
Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. The man has also been charged with two counts of assault in a family relationship and is scheduled to…
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Police Seek Information on Hutt Valley Bar Robberies
Hutt Valley Police are investigating a spate of commercial robberies and are seeking public assistance, with a specific focus on the clothing worn by the offenders. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, January 10, at approximately 1:30 am at a…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand, on January 26, 2026, at 16:29:37 UTC. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 29.553S, 177.069W. This location is approximately 934.1…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand. The tremor occurred on January 26, 2026, at 11:25:46 UTC, with its epicenter located at 29.495S, 177.243W. The earthquake's depth was measured at 14 kilometers. This…
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Technology Deployed to Enhance Safety During Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation
Specialist technology is being utilized to ensure the safety of teams involved in the recovery operation at Mount Maunganui. The search area was temporarily evacuated yesterday after a contractor driver identified potential instability on the slip face. Following advice from…
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One Dead in Serious Oakleigh, Whangārei Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh, Whangārei. Emergency services were called to the scene around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, January 24. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other…
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Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation Resumes After Safety Evacuation
The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui has resumed this morning after being temporarily halted yesterday. The search area was evacuated at 11:50 am on [Yesterday's Date] when a contractor driver identified potential instability on the slip face. Following advice from…
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Onehunga Building Fire Prompts Road Closures and Safety Advice
Roads in Onehunga are closed following a building fire this evening, with cordons in place on Onehunga Mall between Arthur and Church Streets. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand shortly after 8pm. The fire is generating…
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Mount Maunganui Slip Recovery Efforts Postponed Due to Safety Concerns
Police have postponed recovery efforts at Mount Maunganui today due to concerns about the stability of the slip area. The search site was evacuated around 11:50 AM after a contractor noticed potential instability on the slip face. Bay of Plenty…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 6 in Havelock
State Highway 6 in Havelock is currently blocked following a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3:40 PM this afternoon. The collision involved a vehicle and a power pole, located between Long Valley Road and Prices Road. Initial reports indicate…
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Snell Street, Morrinsville Closed After Vehicle Collision
Snell Street in Morrinsville is closed following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified of a single vehicle collision with a pole, between Young Street and Florence Drive, just after 2pm. Initial indicators are that one person has suffered moderate…
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Bay of Plenty District Commander to Address Mount Maunganui Slip Recovery Efforts
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson is set to address media regarding ongoing recovery efforts following a slip in Mount Maunganui. The briefing will take place in Mount Maunganui at 4pm today. Media representatives wishing to attend are…
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Mount Maunganui Slip Recovery Halted Due to Safety Concerns
Recovery work at Mount Maunganui was halted this morning as a precautionary measure due to concerns about a potential slip. The pause took effect at 11:50 AM, according to Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson. Geotechnical experts are…
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Family of Max, Missing After Mount Maunganui Slip, Shares Heartfelt Tribute
The family of Max, who is missing following a slip at Mount Maunganui, has released a statement expressing their deep love and sorrow. Max would have celebrated his 16th birthday this week, a milestone his family had been anticipating. "My…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on uneven victim funding, Mt Maunganui landslide, and athletics record
RNZ is reporting that victims may face uneven access to funding based on their appearance, history, and criminal records, according to a police representative. The outlet also provided updates on the Mt Maunganui landslide, stating that East Coast families have…
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Body Recovered in Warkworth Search for Missing Man
Police have confirmed that a body has been recovered from the Mahurangi River near Warkworth. The discovery was made earlier this evening during ongoing search efforts. While formal identification is pending, police believe the body is that of a 47-year-old…
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Mount Maunganui Landslide: Search Shifts to Recovery, Victims Identified
The search for victims of a landslide in Mount Maunganui has officially moved into a recovery phase, with police taking over the operation from Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson stated that the…