Tag: bay_of_plenty
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Fatal Tanker Roll Closes SH5 Near Whakarewarewa
A person died after a petrol tanker rolled on State Highway 5 near Whakarewarewa around 2 am today. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, and contractors will be clearing debris and spilt fuel. Diversions are in place at…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashSH 5WhakarewarewaBay of PlentyNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitAccident
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Waikato Teens Arrested in Auckland After Overnight Joyride in Stolen Car
Five teenagers, four from Waikato and one from Bay of Plenty, were arrested in south Auckland after an overnight trip in a stolen vehicle. Police stopped the stolen Toyota Hilux just before 6am, acting on information that it was traveling…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ArrestStolen VehicleAucklandWaikatoBay of PlentyPolice Eagle helicopterSenior Sergeant Simon CornishNew Zealand Police
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Truck Roll-Over Blocks Lane on SH35, Ōpōtiki
A truck roll-over has blocked one lane on State Highway 35 in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 am between Beach Road and Wairakaia Road. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash. Fortunately, no injuries have…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Truck accidentState Highway 35ŌpōtikiBay of PlentyEmergency ServicesTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Tirau
State Highway 1 near Tirau is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 7.50am, noting it occurred between State Highway 5 and Webster Road. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The road is…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 1TirauBay of PlentyTraffic CollisionWebster RoadNew Zealand PoliceState Highway 5
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Scott Avenue in Ōwhata Reopens After Police Investigation
Scott Avenue in Ōwhata, Bay of Plenty, has reopened, and cordons have been removed. Police will maintain a presence in the area for ongoing inquiries. Further details can be found on the NZ Police app.
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Police Operation Closes Scott Ave, Ōwhata
Scott Ave in Ōwhata, Bay of Plenty, is currently closed due to a pre-planned Police operation. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area, although authorities state there is no believed risk to public safety. Cordons are in…
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SH5 South of Rotorua Reopens After Vehicle Fire
State Highway 5, south of Rotorua, has reopened following a vehicle fire that forced its closure earlier today. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the disruption. The road is now open for travel. Further details…
TransportationDisasters State Highway 5RotoruaBay of PlentyVehicle FireRoad ClosureTraffic DisruptionNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Ruatoki Valley Road
A serious two-vehicle crash has shut down Ruatoki Valley Road in the Bay of Plenty. The crash occurred at the intersection with Number 1 Road and was reported to emergency services shortly after 3pm. Initial reports indicate that there are…
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Road Closures Disrupt Bay of Plenty Motorists
Several roads in the Bay of Plenty are closed, causing delays for motorists. A section of State Highway 2 near Matata is closed after a milk truck rolled over around 11:30 pm yesterday between State Highway 34 and Omeheu Road.…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Bay of PlentyRoad closuresTraffic delaysState Highway 2State Highway 30State Highway 33AccidentNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:38 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for significant heavy rain and strong winds expected across several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east is the cause, bringing heavy…
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Police Crackdown on Antisocial Road Users in Hamilton and Rotorua
A police operation targeting antisocial road user behaviour in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato districts resulted in numerous infringements, breath tests, arrests, and vehicle impoundments. The operation focused on Hamilton and Rotorua. Rotorua Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Gillbanks,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceHamiltonRotoruaBay of PlentyWaikatoCrime Stoppers
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
Severe weather watches and warnings have been issued for many areas of New Zealand as an active front moves east across the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. The MetService has high confidence that rainfall amounts will reach warning criteria about…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A significant rain event is expected to impact western and northern New Zealand on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to MetService. A front, preceded by a strong moist northeast flow, will move east over the country. Severe weather watches and…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 30 Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Atiamuri, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident around 5 a.m. today. Sadly, one person died at the scene, while another was transported to Rotorua Hospital…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashBay of PlentyAtiamuriState Highway 30Rotorua HospitalSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Icy Roads Prompt Police Warning in Bay of Plenty
Police are advising drivers to exercise caution on Bay of Plenty roads due to icy conditions causing multiple crashes. Motorists are urged to reduce speed, increase following distance, and use headlights to ensure safety. "We want everyone to get where…
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Serious Crash Closes SH 29, Lower Kaimai
A serious crash between a tanker and a car on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, has left one person in critical condition. The incident was reported around 5pm, blocking the highway between McLaren Falls Road and Poripori Road. The Serious…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 29Lower KaimaiBay of PlentySerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Heavy Rain Warnings in Place for Multiple Regions of New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:22 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025, indicates heavy rain warnings remain in effect for several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east across central New Zealand on Saturday will give…
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Otara Road in Opotiki Closed Following Serious Crash
Otara Road in Opotiki is closed due to a serious single-vehicle crash reported at approximately 7:50 a.m. Emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. The Police Media Centre will provide updates as they become…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway One Near Moturere
State Highway One is closed between Taupō and Tūrangi following a serious two-vehicle crash near Moturere this evening. Police were alerted to the incident on SH1 near Jellicoe Point at approximately 7.45pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway OneMoturereBay of PlentyTraffic CollisionJellicoe PointTaupōTūrangiNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne as an active front moves eastwards, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. The watch, issued at 8:32pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025, warns of localised…
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Rotorua Welcomes New Police Beat Team as Community Program Marks Anniversary
A team of six police officers has been deployed to patrol the CBD of Rotorua, marking the city as the fifth to establish a dedicated beat team. This initiative coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Community Beat Teams program.…
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Rotorua Welcomes New Police Beat Team to Enhance CBD Safety
A new police beat team has been launched in Rotorua, comprising six officers dedicated to patrolling the CBD. This initiative marks Rotorua as the fifth city to implement a dedicated beat team, following Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and New Plymouth. Police…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected in Northern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:53 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, indicates that a large low over the Tasman Sea is expected to approach central New Zealand later on Friday, July 4, bringing further rain or…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
Central and northern New Zealand are bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, with warnings and watches in effect from Thursday onwards. A large low over the Tasman Sea is the cause, bringing with it a series of fronts. MetService…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A front moving southeast across New Zealand is expected to bring rain and strong winds, with the Bay of Plenty and inland Gisborne/Tairawhiti facing a high risk of rainfall reaching warning levels on Thursday. MetService issued the severe weather outlook…
WeatherDisastersGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherBay of PlentyGisborne/TairawhitiTasman SeaWeather ForecastMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for many parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain expected across the North Island and upper South Island. Inland parts of Otago and Southland are bracing for snow on Saturday morning. The alert,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 East, Waimana
State Highway 2 East is closed between Stanley Road and Fraser Road, Waimana, Bay of Plenty, following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports suggest that there have been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2 EastWaimanaBay of PlentyTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceCrash
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Bay of Plenty Police Urge Motorcyclists to Wear Safety Gear
Police in the Bay of Plenty are urging motorcyclists to wear appropriate safety gear following recent crashes in the region. Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, said that police are seeing more instances where riders are not…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty, with a burst of heavy rain expected tonight and early Wednesday morning. Issued at 9:35 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the MetService watch indicates that an active…
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Desert Road to Reopen After Fatal Crash
The Desert Road is expected to reopen around 6:45 p.m. today, following a fatal crash. Emergency services and contractors have been working at the scene. Motorists are thanked for their patience. For updates on the road opening, check journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/bay-of-plenty.
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