Category: disasters
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand as a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts are set to bring significant heavy rain and strong northeast winds over the next few days. This event is described as impactful and…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued significant severe weather warnings across New Zealand, with a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts bringing heavy rain and strong northeast winds. The event is expected to be impactful, with multiple hazards affecting many regions over the…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was detected in the Balleny Islands region on March 26, 2026, at 01:06:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 61.143S, 154.654E. This location is approximately 1843.4 kilometers…
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
New Zealand is experiencing severe weather conditions, with a Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for eastern Northland until Friday morning. Over 200mm of rain has already fallen in parts of the region in the last 24 hours, leading to…
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
New Zealand is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to affect the country. A Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in effect for eastern Northland until the early hours of Friday morning, March 27, 2026.…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is set to experience a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country over the next few days. MetService has issued severe weather warnings, forecasting heavy rain and strong…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is preparing for a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong northeast winds from Wednesday night into Friday. The upper North Island, particularly Northland and western Bay of Plenty, is…
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Two Dead in Makara Vehicle Crash
Two people have been confirmed deceased following a vehicle crash in Makara this morning. Police were alerted to the incident on Makara Road at approximately 8:05 AM after receiving reports of a vehicle overturned in a body of water. Upon…
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Man, 71, named as victim of fatal Lindis Pass crash
Police have named Murray Kevin Levers, 71, of Matamata, as the person who died in a three-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass on Sunday. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time," police said. Authorities thanked…
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MetService Issues Red Rain Warning for Northland Amidst Approaching Subtropical Low
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain in eastern Northland, covering the area from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, effective from 4pm Wednesday, March 25, to 4am Friday, March 27. This warning signifies the potential for extreme weather events…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is preparing for a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong northeast winds across many regions from late Wednesday until Friday. The upper North Island, particularly Northland and western Bay…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for significant heavy rain and gales expected to affect parts of northern and central New Zealand from late Wednesday into Friday. A deep sub-tropical low approaching the country is forecast to bring strong…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Palmerston North Multi-Vehicle Crash
One person has died and three others have sustained injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North early this morning. Emergency services responded to the collision on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, around 2:30 AM. The incident involved two cars,…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of northern and central New Zealand as a tropical low is expected to move south into the Tasman Sea. The system is forecast to bring significant rainfall and strengthening easterly winds…
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Two Dead in Early Morning Levin Crash
Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Levin early this morning. Emergency services were called to Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57, at approximately 2:30 AM. Tragically, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. The…
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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hit New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as a low-pressure system originating from the tropics is forecast to move into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. The adverse weather is…
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One Dead in Fatal Crash on Forgotten World Highway
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11:30 am. The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the…
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One Dead in Invercargill Vehicle Crash After Police Attempted Stop
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Invercargill early this morning. Shortly before 3am, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Kelvin Street, but the driver failed to stop and fled. Police did not pursue the vehicle. A…
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One Dead in Early Morning Motorway Crash
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway in Onehunga early this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals…
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Crash on Maioro Street Overbridge Causes Delays
Traffic is being diverted around a crash on the east side of Maioro Street at the overbridge in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle collision at approximately 10:30 am. Emergency services are currently at the scene, with…
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One Dead in Temple View Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road in Temple View. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 8:40 PM last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the individual tragically passed away at the scene.…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on March 21, 2026, at 20:07:26 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 29.271S, 179.071W, with a depth of 302 kilometers. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. The…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Southern Motorway in Otara
A serious three-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway in Otara has blocked northbound lanes, causing significant disruption for commuters. Police responded to the incident shortly after 7:25 am this morning. One person has sustained serious injuries, with two others also…
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Winding Creek Road Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash in Southland
Winding Creek Road in Southland is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash, according to police. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 12:40 AM. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Authorities…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Motorway in Auckland
A serious crash involving two vehicles on the South-Western Motorway in Auckland has blocked northbound lanes. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway or delay their travel. The…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has been detected in the region of the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The seismic event occurred on March 21, 2026, at 10:25:59 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at geographic coordinates 30.213S and 177.160W, with a…
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Crash on SH1 in Milburn Causes Delays
Traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 1/Waihola Highway, Milburn, in the Clutha District. Emergency services responded to reports shortly before 7:50 am of a van colliding with a power pole. The extent of any injuries…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…
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Body Recovered in Lake Manapouri Search for Missing Man
Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body from the lake. On Saturday, March 14, around 6:15 p.m., police received a report that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel approximately 1 kilometer offshore…
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Four men have been arrested following a dramatic incident involving a home invasion and a high-speed pursuit across Auckland. The incident began around 3:10 pm on Tuesday when police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse…