Category: disasters
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Child Dies After Three-Vehicle Crash in East Tāmaki
A child has died following a three-vehicle crash in East Tāmaki on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive shortly after 8pm. Upon arrival, a child was found…
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Serious Crash Blocks East Tamaki Intersection
A major intersection in East Tamaki is currently blocked due to a serious three-vehicle collision. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive around 8:05 PM. Initial reports indicate that multiple…
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Fatal Crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road
One person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, Lindis Pass, this afternoon. Police were notified of the incident, located near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12:20 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one…
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Lindis Pass-Tarras Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Lindis Pass-Tarras Road in Lindis Pass is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision between Old Faithfull Road and Omarama-Lindis Pass Road around 12:20 PM. Initial reports indicate that there are injuries. Motorists…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hastings. The incident occurred on Waimarama Road and was reported to police at approximately 6:45 AM. The deceased was located at the scene. Waimarama Road remains closed…
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Waimarama Road Closed Due to Serious Crash
Waimarama Road, Hastings, is currently closed near Te Mata Road due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident around 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
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Rotorua Car Wreckers Fire Prompts Public Advisory
Residents in Rotorua are advised to avoid Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha due to a fire at a local car wreckers. Thick smoke is present in the area, and those living nearby are urged to stay inside and keep windows and…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on March 13, 2026, at 22:54:36 UTC. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 33.245S latitude and 177.929W longitude. This location is approximately…
WorldDisastersEnvironment EarthquakeKermadec IslandsMagnitude 5.0SeismologyPacific OceanGeologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash on Titi Road, Mauku
Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a crash in Mauku earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred on Titi Road at 3.22pm, involving a truck and a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Police Lift Cordon in Burnside After Substance Made Safe
Police have lifted cordons in Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance this afternoon. The substance has now been made safe, and police will be conducting further routine inquiries. No further details regarding the nature of the substance…
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Police Establish Cordon in Burnside Over Concerning Substance
Police have established cordons in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance. The alert was raised around 2:20 PM today. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while arrangements are made…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on March 11, 2026, at 21:29:15 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 574.2 km northeast of Hicks Bay, New Zealand.…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck south of the Kermadec Islands on March 11, 2026, at 06:26:42 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 31 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 33.677S latitude and 179.349W…
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Missing Man Found Safe After Night in Far North Bush
A 64-year-old man has been found safe and well after going missing in the Far North. The man became separated from his group during a walk near Horeke around 8:45 pm last night. He did not have a phone with…
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One Dead in Fatal Forrest Hill Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a single-vehicle crash. A car mounted the curb and hit two people before impacting a…
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on March 10, 2026, at 23:51:18 UTC. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 33.005S, 178.566W. This location is approximately 584.0 km northeast…
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Serious Crash in Forrest Hill, Auckland
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on William Souter Street in Forrest Hill, Auckland. Police were called to the scene around 8:55 AM after reports of a single-vehicle crash where a car collided with a building. One person…
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Two Dead in Southland Car Crash
Police have confirmed that two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The collision, involving two vehicles, was reported to emergency services at approximately 8:40 AM. The incident took place at the intersection of Fairfax-Isla Bank…
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Serious Crash Closes Southland Road
Fairfax-Isla Bank Road in Isla Bank, Southland, is closed at the intersection of Isla Bank-Flints Bush Road due to a serious crash this morning. The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported to emergency services around 8:40 am. The Serious Crash…
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No Suspicious Circumstances in Ōtāhuhu Fatal Fire
Police investigating a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu on March 4 have determined there are no suspicious circumstances. Emergency services were called to Tamaki Ave around 9pm following reports of a garage fire. One person was found deceased inside the property.…
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Search Continues for Person Swept Out to Sea in Greymouth
Search operations are continuing today for a person who was reportedly swept out to sea in Greymouth. Yesterday's search efforts, which included aerial surveys of the coastline from Charleston to Ross, were hindered by challenging sea conditions. The individual has…
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Waikato Expressway Reopens After Serious Crash
All lanes on the Waikato Expressway have reopened following an earlier crash on State Highway 1, Mercer. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition after the single-vehicle incident. Three other individuals sustained minor to moderate injuries. Police…
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Search Continues for Person Swept Out to Sea Off Greymouth
Police are continuing their search for a person who was swept out to sea off Greymouth this weekend. The report of the incident was received by Police around 6pm on Saturday. The search resumed this morning, with Police and Precision…
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Serious Crash on SH1 North of Taihape Causes Road Disruption
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Spooners Hill Road, north of Taihape. Two individuals have reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident. The road is currently obstructed due to…
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One Dead in Overnight Taupō Crash
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road in Taupō. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:10 AM. Upon arrival, officers located one deceased individual. Two other people sustained minor…
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Fatal Crash Closes SH1 North of Tūrangi
One person has died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The New Zealand Police have confirmed the incident and stated that the road remains closed. Diversions are currently in place around…