Category: disasters
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for parts of the South Island, predicting heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds. An active front is expected to move northwards, bringing hazardous conditions on Thursday and Friday morning. Heavy rain…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Ōpōtiki
A serious two-vehicle crash has blocked State Highway 2 at Waiotahe, west of Ōpōtiki, at the intersection with Baird Road. The crash occurred around 5:35 a.m. Initial reports indicate one person sustained serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists…
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MetService Issues High Seas Gale and Ice Accretion Warnings
MetService has issued multiple gale and ice accretion warnings affecting various ocean areas as of 1848UTC on May 5, 2025. Gale Warning 097 concerns a section of the Pacific Ocean, with northwest winds of 35kt expected to develop within six…
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Serious Crash Closes Part of Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
A serious single-vehicle crash has occurred on the Southwestern Motorway in Auckland City, northbound between the Onehunga Harbour Rd on-ramp and the Queenstown Rd off-ramp. Emergency services are present, and traffic management is in place. Motorists are advised to avoid…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService has issued multiple high seas warnings effective 0600UTC on May 5, 2025, for the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. Gale Warning 088 is in effect for the Pacific, where a low-pressure system of 993hPa is located near 38S 157W,…
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Fire Closes Pakuranga Road
A fire at a McDonald’s restaurant on Pakuranga Road prompted a response from emergency services at approximately 3 p.m. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries thus far. As a precaution, nearby buildings are being evacuated. The Police have closed…
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Serious Crash Closes Blockhouse Bay Road
A serious single-vehicle crash in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, has left one person hospitalized in serious condition. The incident occurred on Blockhouse Bay Road and was reported to police at 12:30 pm today. The southbound lane is currently closed, with diversions…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0124UTC on May 5, 2025, for various ocean areas. Gale warnings were issued for the Pacific and Southern ocean areas. Gale Warning 081 affects a belt 240 nautical miles wide centred on a…
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Building Fire Closes Pakowhai Road in Hastings
A building fire on Pakowhai Road, Frimley, Hastings, reported around 9:30 this morning, has prompted road closures. Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the scene. The road is currently closed between Duke Street and Frederick Street. Authorities…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Bluff Highway, Greenhills
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway (SH1) between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road in Greenhills, Southland. The incident, reported at approximately 8.10am, has resulted in one vehicle blocking both…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:23 am on Monday, May 5, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for New Zealand. On Wednesday, May 7, a strong, moist northwesterly flow is expected to cover southern New Zealand. There is…
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Truck Crash Blocks Tokanui Gorge Road Highway
Tokanui Gorge Road Highway near Fortrose is blocked after a truck rolled over in a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 7:45 a.m. Fortunately, the driver sustained no serious injuries. However, the road is completely blocked…
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MetService Issues High Seas Gale and Ice Accretion Warnings
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1800 UTC on May 4, 2025. Gale Warning 075 affects the Pacific and Southern ocean areas, forecasting northwest winds of 35 knots, but easing within 6-12 hours, in a belt 240 nautical…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1200UTC 4 May 2025, cautioning mariners about gale-force winds and ice accretion across various ocean areas. Gale Warning 070, affecting the Pacific, indicates northwest winds of 35 knots easing over the subsequent…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 0703UTC on May 4, 2025, detailing gale and ice accretion risks across several ocean areas. Gale Warning 066, affecting the Pacific, indicates a northwest wind of 35 knots in a belt 240 nautical miles…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on May 4, 2025, at 01:54:10 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered at 32.497S, 178.756W, with a depth of 71 km.…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on May 4, 2025, at 00:00:14 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered at 32.001S, 178.183W, with a depth of 35 km.…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: South Island Braces for Northwesterly Flow
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:58 am on Sunday, May 4, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for Tuesday, May 6, as a ridge of high pressure moves onto the North Island. However, a strong,…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 0000 UTC on May 3, 2025. Gale Warning 049 affects the Pacific Ocean, specifically a belt 240 nautical miles wide centered on a line from 38S 157W to 46S 146W to 51S…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1823UTC on May 2, 2025, detailing gale and ice accretion risks across the Pacific and Southern ocean areas. Gale Warning 045 indicates a southwest gale of 40 knots affecting a 360 nautical mile wide…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Ocean Areas
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1200UTC on May 2, 2025. A storm warning (041) is in effect for the PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, originating from a low-pressure system of 959hPa near 58S 119W, moving east at 55kt.…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Ocean Areas
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0736UTC on May 2, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A storm warning (036) is in effect for the PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, originating from a low-pressure system of 957hPa near 58S 129W, moving…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0032UTC on May 2, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A storm warning (031) is in effect for the Pacific and Southern Oceans, north of the Ice Edge. A low-pressure system of 961hPa is…
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New Zealand Weather to Improve After Days of Heavy Rain and Wind
After days of heavy rain and strong winds, New Zealand is expecting an easing trend, with improved weather conditions expected for the weekend. Canterbury experienced 100 to 200 mm of rain between Wednesday and Friday morning, with parts of Banks…
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Heavy Rain Warning in Force for Southern Wairarapa
A Severe Weather Watch has been issued for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. The deep low responsible for the adverse conditions is moving eastwards today. A heavy rain Warning remains active for southern Wairarapa until this afternoon, and residents…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Southern Wairarapa
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:51 am on Friday, May 2, 2025, for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. A deep low-pressure system is moving east, bringing heavy rain to central New Zealand. The heavy…
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Driver Sought After Fatal Crash in Balmoral
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Balmoral overnight. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Dominion Road, near Wiremu Street, just after 1 a.m. One of the vehicles crashed into a restaurant storefront,…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1844UTC on May 1, 2025, detailing storm and gale conditions across the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. STORM WARNING 026 indicates a low-pressure system of 956hPa near 61S 147W, moving east-northeast at 40kt, affecting…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1332UTC on May 1, 2025, affecting various ocean areas including the Pacific and Southern regions. A storm warning (018) is in effect for waters north of the Ice Edge, highlighting a low-pressure system…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a deep low bringing heavy rain, severe southerly gales, and large waves to central areas. The low is expected to move east of New Zealand on Friday.…