Category: disasters
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 17:19:52 UTC. The seismic event had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at geographic coordinates 32.092S and 178.087W. This earthquake was…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 17:20:47 UTC. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 695.5 km northeast of…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event occurred on April 5, 2026, at 17:10:42 UTC, with its epicenter located at 31.941S, 178.593W. The earthquake's depth was measured…
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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 April 5, 2026, at 13:22:16 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 709.3 km northeast of Hicks Bay, New Zealand. Other…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Waipu Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on State Highway 1 in Waipu this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Waipu Gorge Road and was reported just before 9:40 am. The rider was pronounced dead at…
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Fatal Crash in Kaitaia Overnight
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia overnight. Emergency services were alerted to a vehicle hitting a tree near the intersection of North Road and Farrimond Place around 10:30 PM. The driver, who was the sole occupant…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on April 4, 2026, at 08:12:51 UTC. The seismic event, identified by the U.S. Geological Survey with event ID us6000smic, took place at…
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Westland Ranges Face Heavy Rain Warning
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, north of Haast. The warning is in effect for four hours, from 8:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 AM Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast. The warning is in effect for 15 hours, from 9:00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 am Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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One Dead in Tasman Two-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Tasman yesterday. The collision was reported around 2:45pm at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop. One person died at the scene, while a second individual sustained moderate injuries.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast, effective from 11:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026, for 25 hours. The central South Island will be affected by a slow-moving front overnight…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on April 3, 2026, at 02:33:50 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 217 kilometers. The epicenter was located 850.5 km northeast of Ngunguru, New Zealand, and 870.9…
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Serious Crash Closes SH60 in Tasman
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash located at the intersection of the Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop in Tasman. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2:45 PM. Initial reports indicate that…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of the Haast River, effective from 11:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026, to 12:00am Sunday, April 5, 2026. The warning is in orange, with expectations of…
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One Dead in Central Otago Car Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Moa Flat Road in Ettrick, Central Otago. Police were alerted to the incident around 11:20 am yesterday, when a car reportedly went off the road and down a bank. Sadly, one…
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Man and Woman Arrested in Northland After Methamphetamine and Stolen Vehicle Discovery
Northland Police have arrested a man and a woman following the discovery of methamphetamine and a stolen vehicle in Kaeo. The incident began around 1pm yesterday when an officer spotted a vehicle, reported stolen after a burglary, in Kaeo. According…
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Isabella Tulumi, 9, Named as Victim in East Tāmaki Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of a child who died following a crash in East Tāmaki on March 15. She was 9-year-old Isabella Tulumi, of Auckland. Police extended their deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones. Enquiries into the…
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Police Urge Safe Return of Stolen Asbestos
Police are issuing a strong warning to the public regarding a hazardous substance stolen during a burglary at a Panmure business earlier this week. The Glen Innes Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred overnight between Monday and…
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Search Intensifies for Missing French National Antoine Richard in Cromwell
The search for 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard, reported missing in Cromwell last weekend, is ongoing. Richard was last seen around 11:45 PM on Saturday, March 21, at the Victoria Arms Hotel. Police are urging residents to check their properties…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey stated that while certain aspects of the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey of CIB Central District stated that while…
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Man Injured in Hastings Assault and Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Hastings that left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Heretaunga Street West, between…
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New Zealand Police Disrupt Major Dark Web Drug Operation
National Organised Crime Group has disrupted one of New Zealand's most significant dark web drug operations through "Operation Laver." The investigation targeted a prolific seller on the largest New Zealand dark web server, who police allege conducted approximately 2,800 drug…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 12 in Taheke
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 12, Taheke this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 9.15am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. SH12 is closed between Horeke Road and…
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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, on the evening of March 28. Police were alerted to the incident, which took place on private property, at approximately 7:10 PM. Despite…
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Police Seek Information After Hornby Aggravated Robbery
Christchurch Police are seeking information from the public after an aggravated robbery occurred in Hornby last night. The incident took place around 7:30 PM at a store on Main South Road. Four masked individuals entered the premises, stole items, and…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Westland Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, effective from 8:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026, to 2:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026. Residents can expect an additional 80 to 120 mm of…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Wattle Downs
Police are seeking information from the public after a serious motorcycle crash occurred on Mahia Road, Wattle Downs, near Sykes Road around 9pm on Sunday, March 22. The rider sustained critical injuries and is currently in intensive care. Acting Detective…
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Crawford Road in Minden Closed Due to Large Slip
Crawford Road in Minden, located in the Western Bay of Plenty, has been closed due to a large slip. The incident was reported around 8am this morning, affecting the section of road between Vernon Road and Junction Road. No injuries…
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New Zealand Faces Significant Heavy Rain and Gale Warnings
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong gales affecting various regions of New Zealand today, as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country. The warnings come with the potential for dangerous…