Tag: whakatane
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Name Released in Matatā Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim in the Thornton Road crash. Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatane, died on Sunday. Enquiries are ongoing.
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashThornton RoadMatatāDaniel Paul HenriksenWhakataneNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was reviewed by a seismologist. There are no reports of damage or injuries.
WorldWeatherScience & TechnologyDisasters EarthquakeKermadec IslandsUSGSSeismologyHicks BayWhakataneUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. The quake, at a depth of 38 km, occurred at 16:26:58 UTC on October 3, 2025, and was reviewed by a seismologist.
WeatherWorldDisasters EarthquakeKermadec IslandsHicks BayWhakataneGisborneTaurangaUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The quake was centered 42.3 km ENE of Hicks Bay.
WeatherWorldAustralasiaDisasters EarthquakeNorth IslandHicks BayGisborneWhakataneUS Geological SurveyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Name Released in Poroporo Fatal Crash: Mapu Titoko, 54
New Zealand Police have named Mapu Titoko, 54, of Whakatane, as the victim of the fatal crash on Station Road in Poroporo on June 8th. Investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand Policefatal crashPoroporoMapu TitokoWhakataneStation RoadAccident
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Crash Closes Taneatua Road in Whakatane
Taneatua Road is closed near Whakatane following a single-vehicle crash at 2.20pm. One person is critically injured. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays.
WorldTransportationDisasters Taneatua RoadWhakataneBay of PlentySingle-Vehicle CrashEmergency ServicesNew Zealand PoliceAccidentNZ Police
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain for Bay of Plenty, Gales for Northland
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, with heavy rain expected in the Bay of Plenty and northwest gales in Northland. Residents should stay updated with the latest forecasts.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather WarningBay of PlentyNorthlandHeavy Rain WarningWhakataneNZ MetService