Tag: bay_of_plenty
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Crash Blocks State Highway One, Desert Road
State Highway One, Desert Road, is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 1:10 PM. Early reports suggest that the crash has resulted in serious injuries. The…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many regions on Wednesday and Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea is moving southeast, expected to cross the northern South Island overnight Wednesday…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, forecasts a low-pressure system moving across central New Zealand on Thursday, June 5, followed by a cold southwesterly flow. Severe weather watches and warnings are…
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Crash Closes Taneatua Road in Whakatane
A single-vehicle crash has closed Taneatua Road near White Pine Bush Road in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 2:20 p.m. today. One person has sustained critical injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low-Pressure System to Impact New Zealand
A large low-pressure system is set to impact central and southern New Zealand, bringing potential severe weather from Wednesday, June 4th, through Saturday, June 7th, 2025, according to MetService. An associated front will also move onto the North Island. On…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low Pressure System to Impact New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:08 am on Sunday, June 1, 2025, indicates a series of weather disturbances affecting New Zealand. On Tuesday, June 3, a front is expected to bring rain to Fiordland, although there is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain for Bay of Plenty, Gales for Northland
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:36pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty and northwest gales in Northland. A front is moving eastwards across New Zealand tonight and early…
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Serious Crash Closes SH5 Near Tarawera
A serious crash between a car and a truck occurred on SH5 near Tarawera, Bay of Plenty, at approximately 8:50 am, prompting a response from police and emergency services. The road is currently closed in both directions. One person is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:36 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for heavy rain in the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty, and northwest gales for Northland. A front is moving eastwards across New Zealand…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain Expected in South Island and Bay of Plenty
A severe weather watch has been issued for the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty due to an approaching front set to bring heavy rain. The front is expected to move eastwards across New Zealand from Wednesday through early…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Forecast for New Zealand
A large low-pressure system is set to bring unsettled weather to New Zealand, moving slowly eastwards. MetService issued the severe weather outlook at 10:55 am on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, noting the expected conditions for the coming days. For Thursday,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Upper South Island and Bay of Plenty
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for the upper South Island and Bay of Plenty, with a front expected to bring heavy rain across New Zealand from Wednesday into early Thursday. The most urgent warning is an…
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Media Monitor: MetService Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch
MetService is reporting that a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, valid until 8:30 p.m. tonight. It said an active trough is expected to bring heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the area, with a moderate…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and possible severe gales expected, according to MetService. The watch, issued at 9:30 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, covers several regions in both the…
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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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SH1 Closure After Crash Near Tokoroa
State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for most of the day following an earlier two-vehicle crash. One person is in critical condition. Motorists are asked to follow diversions at Rollett Road and Wiltsdown Road.
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Tree Blocks State Highway 29 Near Te Poi
State Highway 29 east of Te Poi is currently blocked due to a fallen tree on a bridge. The incident occurred this morning, with the tree striking a car. Fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. Authorities are advising motorists traveling…
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