Category: disasters
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Search Continues for Missing Man in Manawatū River
The search for a man missing in the Manawatū River is continuing today, with improved conditions aiding the operation. The river has calmed and water visibility has increased, allowing for more effective searching. The Police Dive Squad and the Land…
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Serious Crash on Kamo Road, Whangārei
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Kamo Road in Whangārei. The incident, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported to Police at 9:35 am. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are currently in place on Kamo…
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Serious Crash Closes Puketitiri Road, One Injured
Puketitiri Road has been closed following a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred early this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at approximately 6:30 AM. Reports indicate that one individual has sustained serious injuries as a result of the…
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Police Investigating Sudden Death in Taupaki
Police are conducting enquiries into a sudden death that occurred in Taupaki on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to an incident on a shared driveway off Nixon Road around 9pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie stated, “A man aged in his…
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Woman Charged After Auckland Burglaries and Stolen Vehicle
Auckland police have charged a 31-year-old woman following a series of alleged offenses across the city, including two burglaries and the theft of a vehicle. The charges stem from incidents reported in Epsom and Grey Lynn. Police responded to calls…
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Water Search and Rescue Underway in Palmerston North
A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. Police were called around 11:20 PM last night following reports of personal items abandoned in a suspicious manner on Albert Street. Officers discovered the items, which led them…
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving in Fatal Motutere Crash
A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to a fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on July 4, 2025. The 24-year-old woman, who first appeared in court on December 16, 2025, has now…
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Serious Crash Closes Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road is currently closed at the intersection with Te Ngaio Road following a serious two-vehicle crash reported at 7:50am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. Diversions have been put in place at…
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One Dead in SH2 Mangatāwhiri Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 11:10 am, where a truck and a car had collided. The driver of the car was pronounced…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Mangatāwhiri
Police are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. The incident occurred just after 11 am, and initial reports indicate that serious injuries have been sustained. As a result, State Highway 2 is…
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Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Te Anau; Police Seek Public Assistance
A person has tragically died following a serious crash in Te Anau today. The incident, which occurred around 8:45 am in the town centre, involved a car and a pedestrian. Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the…
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Five Climbers Rescued from Mount Taranaki After Critical Incident
Five climbers have been safely rescued from Mount Taranaki following a significant search and rescue operation yesterday. Emergency services were alerted around 2:15pm to climbers in distress, with one requiring CPR. A coordinated rescue effort was launched, involving RCCNZ, LandSAR,…
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Investigation Continues into Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
Investigations are ongoing following a fatal dog attack in Kaihu that claimed the life of Mihiata Te Rore. Emergency services were called to a rural property off State Highway 12 on February 17th, where the victim sustained unsurvivable injuries and…
Law EnforcementDisasters KaihuDog AttackFatal IncidentPolice InvestigationWhangārei CIBCrime StoppersAnimal EuthanasiaNew Zealand Police
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Third Person Dies Following Fatal SH1 Crash in Marlborough
Police have confirmed a third person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway One near Redwood Pass in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Two individuals died at…
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Serious Crash in Te Anau Involves Car and Pedestrian
A serious crash has closed the road near the Town Centre in Te Anau, Southland, following an incident at approximately 8:45 AM today. Emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries…
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Two Dead in State Highway 1 Crash in Marlborough
Two people have died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass in Marlborough this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:40 am. Despite the efforts of first responders, two individuals were…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Marlborough
State Highway 1 in Marlborough is closed after a serious crash involving two vehicles near Redwood Pass this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 10:40 am. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious injuries as a…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Christchurch earthquake anniversary, dog attack, and college fire
RNZ is reporting that a memorial service will be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since the 2011 earthquake. It said a minute of silence will be observed at 12:51 p.m., the time of the earthquake, followed by the…
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One Dead in Hillsborough Crash
One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough last night. Police were called around 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Frederick Street and Belfast Street, where a vehicle reportedly hit a parked car and flipped. Despite the efforts of…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 25 in Orongo
State Highway 25 in Orongo, Hauraki, is currently closed in both directions following a serious crash involving two vehicles. Police were alerted to the incident near Orongo Corner around 2:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have occurred. Diversions…
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Serious Crash Closes West Coast Road in Arthurs Pass
West Coast Road, also known as State Highway 73, in Arthurs Pass is currently blocked in both directions following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, at…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Taupaki Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Nelson Road, Taupaki on January 29. He was Keith Armour Southey, 63, of Waimauku. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
Law EnforcementDisasters AssaultCannons CreekPoliceEmergency ServicesLockdownInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Wellington Offers Free Green Waste Disposal After Storm
Wellington residents can now dispose of their green waste at the Southern Landfill free of charge for the next seven days. This initiative follows the destructive storm that impacted the region earlier this week. The Wellington City Council is providing…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses in Napier Child's Water-Related Death
Napier Police are renewing their appeal for information following the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen the child on Thursday, February 5, between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The…
Law EnforcementDisasters NapierPoliceDeath investigationMissing childWitness appealWater safetyChild deathNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies in Ruatangata West Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ruatangata West on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Rondy Pedrido Sepaya, 38, of Ruatangata West. Police extended their condolences to Mr. Sepaya's loved…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka, Northland. The single-vehicle incident was reported to Police at 7:35 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. State Highway 1 is currently closed between…
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Four Injured in Northcote Altercation, Police Investigating
Four individuals have been injured following a serious altercation at an address on Hoani Street in Northcote late last night. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 9:30 PM. One person is reported to be in critical condition, while…
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Landslip Closes Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin
Musselburgh, Dunedin - Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin, including Belmont Lane and surrounding streets, have been closed following a landslip this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 10:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Police are currently working…
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Man Arrested for Breaching Mount Maunganui Landslide Cordon
Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the Mount Maunganui landslide site cordon early this morning. At approximately 2:30 AM, police were alerted that a man had allegedly entered the Mount Maunganui landslide…