Category: disasters
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for various parts of New Zealand, warning of heavy rain and possible severe gales. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds, is moving northwards over the South Island…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:49pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025, indicating heavy rain and possible severe gales for parts of New Zealand. An active front, preceded by heavy rain and gale northwesterlies, is moving…
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Name Released in Hastings Fatal Crash
Grant Ross Arthur Neville Tyler, 37, from Akina, Hastings, died in a crash on Tomoana Road on April 26, New Zealand Police have confirmed. Police have released his name and are investigating the cause of the crash. "Our thoughts are…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and possible severe gales for parts of New Zealand. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterlies, is expected to move northwards over the South Island…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, forecasting heavy rain and possible severe gales for parts of New Zealand. An active front, preceded by heavy rain and gale northwesterlies, is expected to move northwards over the South Island…
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Name Released in Fatal New Plymouth Crash
Allan Jefferson Latoa, 64, of Spotswood, died in a crash on Mokau Road, New Plymouth, on April 21. Police have released his name and are investigating the cause of the crash. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep across New Zealand, prompting MetService to issue a series of weather warnings and watches. The South Island is already experiencing heavy rain, which is expected to persist through today and tomorrow, particularly…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 9:47am on Thursday, May 8, 2025, indicating heavy rain and possible severe gales for several regions of New Zealand. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds, is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:47am on Thursday, May 8, 2025, indicating heavy rain and possible severe gales for several regions. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterlies, is set to move northwards…
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Name Released in Fatal Tirau Crash
Police have named Nancy Ruth Smith, 79, of Hastings, as the woman who died in the Tirau crash on April 10th. Authorities have extended condolences to her family. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. The New Zealand…
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Traffic Delays in Glen Innes Due to Building Fire
Auckland motorists are facing delays in Glen Innes following a building fire on Mayfair Place around 7 a.m. today. Mayfair Place is currently cordoned off as emergency services respond to the incident. According to NZ Police's Nicole Bremner, Taniwha Street…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1800UTC on May 7, 2025. Gale Warning 135 affects the Pacific and Southern ocean areas, forecasting westerly winds of 35 knots at times within a 600 nautical mile belt. The gale area…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1302UTC on May 7, 2025, detailing gale force conditions and ice accretion across various ocean areas. Gale Warning 130, affecting the Pacific, reports a low of 1004hPa near 43S 134W moving eastnortheast at…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 8:48pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds. An active front is expected to move northwards, bringing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, effective Wednesday, May 7, 2025. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterlies, is expected to move northwards across the region through Friday morning. Orange-level heavy…
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Fatal Crash on Norton Road, Hamilton
One person died in Hamilton after a two-vehicle crash on Norton Road this afternoon. Police were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. Emergency services responded, but sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit examined the…
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Serious Crash Closes Norton Road in Hamilton
A serious two-vehicle crash in Hamilton has closed Norton Road between Tahi Street and Jolly Street. Police were alerted to the incident around 4:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays…
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Name Released in Central Otago Fatal Crash
William Booth, 33, from Nevis, died in a single-vehicle crash on Bannockburn Road on February 17, New Zealand Police have announced. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. Police extend sympathies to Booth's family and friends. The original release can be…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North Island
A humid northerly flow is expected to bring potential heavy rainfall to the central and upper North Island, as well as the northwest Tasman District and the Richmond and Bryant Ranges, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:11am…
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School Bus Collides with Tree in Pahurehure, Several Injured
Emergency services responded to a school bus crash in Pahurehure, Papakura, where a bus collided with a tree on Elliot Street around 8.45am. All passengers were safely evacuated from the bus. Five people sustained injuries and are being transported to…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of the South Island, effective Wednesday, May 7, 2025. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds, is expected to move northwards across the region from Thursday…
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Gas Leak Closes Clyde Street in Hamilton
Clyde Street in Hamilton is currently closed between Firth Street and Grey Street due to a gas leak. The public is advised to avoid the area and expect delays in surrounding areas. Nearby schools have been placed into lockdown as…
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Search for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound Continues
The search for a missing tramper in Milford Sound continues today, despite challenging weather conditions. Helicopters are grounded, but ground teams are pressing on from first light. Authorities are aware of the difficult terrain and weather warnings that could impede…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1325UTC on May 6, 2025, including a gale warning and an ice accretion warning. Gale Warning 118 affects the FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN ocean areas. It covers waters east of the western boundary, in…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of the South Island, effective Thursday, May 8th. An active front bringing heavy rain and strong northwesterly winds is expected to move across the region. The warning, issued at…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for South Island
The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, effective Tuesday, May 6, 2025. An active front is expected to bring heavy rain and gale northwesterlies as it moves northwards over the South Island during…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Milford Sound for a solo tramper missing since Sunday. The man planned a day trip to climb Mitre Peak but failed to return, prompting an immediate response shortly before midnight on…
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MetService Issues High Seas Gale and Ice Accretion Warnings
MetService issued several gale and ice accretion warnings at 0615UTC on May 6, 2025. Gale Warning 112 affects the SOUTHERN ocean area, specifically waters north of the Ice Edge, with northwest winds of 35 knots easing over the next 6…
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Truck Roll-Over Blocks SH2 at Matawai
A truck roll-over has blocked one lane of State Highway 2 at Matawai around 11:15 am. No injuries were reported. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in the area. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Parts of New Zealand
A strong, moist northwesterly flow is expected to bring severe weather to parts of New Zealand, according to MetService. A Heavy Rain Warning has been issued for Fiordland and the ranges of the Westland District, with high confidence of warnable…