Tag: wainui

Earthquake Strikes Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand

25 Jul 2025 4:35 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, near Wainui and Gisborne, at a depth of 10 km. The event was reviewed by a seismologist.

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Two Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way Motorway Crash at Wainui

19 Jul 2025 9:26 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A head-on collision on the Northern Motorway at Wainui has left two people seriously injured. The crash involved a stolen vehicle driving against traffic, resulting in a motorway closure and ongoing investigation.

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