Category: disasters
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Police Release Name of Fatal Crash Victim in Matamata
Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Puketutu Road, Matamata, on Sunday 1 February. He was Jonathan Marc Fairfax-Brown, 49, from Mount Maunganui. Police extend condolences to Jonathan’s loved ones. Enquiries into…
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Three Arrested After Violent Shoplifting Incident in Rānui
Three people are facing a list of charges after a violent shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Rānui yesterday afternoon. According to Inspector Jason Edwards, Relieving Waitematā West Area Commander, two men and a woman entered the Swanson Road supermarket…
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for East of South Island and Chatham Islands
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Banks Peninsula, expecting 60 to 80 mm of additional rainfall on top of what has already fallen, with peak intensities of 10-15 mm/h. The warning is in effect for 10 hours…
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One Dead in Glen Eden Two-Vehicle Crash
Auckland, NZ – One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Glen Eden last night. The collision occurred at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North roads and was reported to police around 11:12 p.m. Emergency services responded to…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning, forecasting heavy rain for the lower North Island and the east of the South Island, with strong southwest gales easing over central New Zealand. A deep low-pressure system moving slowly southwards is bringing…
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Name Released in Fatal Waiohiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on Korokipo Road, Fernhill, on Friday, January 9. The deceased has been identified as Patutai Patterson Kire, 60, from Flaxmere. Police extended their condolences to Mr. Kire’s…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and South Island Regions
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for significant portions of New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and severe gales across the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. The most severe conditions are expected overnight…
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Serious Crash in Merivale Closes Heaton Street
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Heaton Street in Merivale. The incident occurred between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street. Police were alerted to the crash around 5:50 PM. Initial reports indicate that one…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting large parts of New Zealand. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is bringing the severe conditions, with the worst expected overnight Sunday and…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across significant portions of New Zealand, effective from Sunday, February 15, 2026. A deepening low east of the North Island is expected to bring substantial rainfall and severe…
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Man Dies After Vehicle Submerged in Floodwaters on SH39
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on State Highway 39 overnight. Emergency services were alerted by a member of the public around 9:15 PM to a submerged car near the intersection with Kiwi…
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Old Coach Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore is currently closed following a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 6am this morning. The crash, which involved a car and a truck with a trailer, prompted a response from emergency services. Police are on the…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and the eastern Bay of Plenty, effective from Saturday, February 14, 2026. A humid northeast flow is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localised downpours to the North Island. A deep low…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized downpours due to a humid northeast flow. A deep low forming northeast of the island is expected to bring sustained heavy rain, particularly to…
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Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Travel in South-Western Waikato Due to Flooding
Police are urging motorists in the south-western Waikato region to avoid travel this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The affected areas include Otorohanga District, Waipa District, and Te Awamutu. State Highway 39, south of Pirongia, is currently closed.…
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Police Urge Outdoor Enthusiasts to Prioritize Safety After Recent Incidents
Southern Police Search and Rescue are reminding the public to be well-prepared for outdoor activities following a series of rescue operations since the start of the year. Inspector Matthew Scoles, Southern District's Operations Manager, highlighted the unpredictable nature of New…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Anaura Bay Crash
Police have named the person who died in a single-vehicle crash on Anaura Road, Gisborne, on February 1. The victim has been identified as Harry Papuni, 24, from Anaura Bay. Police extended their thoughts to Mr. Papuni's loved ones during…
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School Bus Catches Fire Near Leigh, Children Safely Rescued
Emergency services responded to a school bus fire on Pakiri Road near Leigh this morning, with the incident reported just before 8:30 am. The bus sustained extensive damage from the fire. "Four children were onboard at the time of the…
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Vehicle Found in Mahurangi River After Fatal Incident
Police have located a vehicle that was missing since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on January 21, 2026. Tekanimaeu Arobati, 47, was found in the river days later on January 24. Inspector Nina Pedersen of Waitematā…
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Man Arrested After Scooter Robbery in East Auckland
A 49-year-old man is set to appear in Auckland District Court today on a robbery charge following an incident in Point England, East Auckland, yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Point England Road shortly after 4pm after reports of an…
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Christchurch Man Faces Court Over Vehicle Theft and Robbery Charges
A 28-year-old man from Christchurch is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today on charges related to vehicle theft and robbery. The incident began around 9:35 pm on Wednesday, February 11, when police were called to Queen Elizabeth…
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State Highway 47 Reopens After Scrub Fire
Motorists are advised that State Highway 47 in the Bay of Plenty has reopened. The highway was closed earlier today due to a scrub fire. The road is now clear for traffic.
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State Highway 47 Closed Due to Scrub Fire Near Lake Otamangakau
State Highway 47 has been closed near Lake Otamangakau as emergency services respond to a scrub fire. The fire was reported around 4pm. Motorists in the area should anticipate delays. The New Zealand Police are managing the situation.
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Serious Crash Closes Trentham Intersection
The intersection of Messines Avenue and Seddul Bahr Road in Trentham, Upper Hutt, is currently closed due to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 4pm today. Diversions have been…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Wairoa
The intersection of Black Street and Archilles Street, also known as State Highway 2 in Wairoa, has been closed due to a serious crash involving two vehicles. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 3 PM today. Diversions…
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Body Recovered from Waioeka River After Extensive Search
Police have recovered a body from the Waioeka River this morning, bringing an end to a search for a man who has been missing since January. The recovery operation took place around 9 am. The search, led by Eastern Bay…
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Woman's Death at Hawke's Bay Worksite Ruled Homicide
Police are now treating the discovery of a woman's body at a worksite in Omahu, Hawke's Bay, as a homicide. The woman has been identified as Sharlene Smith, aged 64, from Rotorua. Officers were called to the Taihape Road site…
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State Highway 1 Partially Blocked After Palmerston Crash
State Highway 1, south of Palmerston, is experiencing partial blockage due to a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the incident at approximately 2:40 PM. Traffic management measures are currently in place, and motorists are advised to anticipate delays.…