Tag: emergency_services
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Serious Crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash on Wairere Drive in Hamilton, involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM between Pukete and River roads, and has resulted in one person sustaining critical injuries, with several…
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Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Dome Valley
State Highway 1 near L Phillips Road in Dome Valley is blocked following a serious single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services at approximately 6:45 PM. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists are being turned around…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
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State Highway 47 Closed Due to Scrub Fire Near Lake Otamangakau
State Highway 47 has been closed near Lake Otamangakau as emergency services respond to a scrub fire. The fire was reported around 4pm. Motorists in the area should anticipate delays. The New Zealand Police are managing the situation.
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Serious Crash on Avondale Road Injures Cyclist
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash that occurred on Avondale Road, involving a car and a cyclist. The incident was reported around 8:24 AM. One person has sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment. The Serious…
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Serious Crash Closes Nelson Road in Taupaki
Nelson Road, east of Taupaki, is currently closed following a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:20 PM. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident, which has resulted in serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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State Highway 2 in Dannevirke Blocked After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2, near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke, is blocked following a crash that occurred this morning. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Information regarding injuries sustained in the crash is not yet available,…
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Police to Hold Media Stand-Up on Western Bay of Plenty Weather Incidents
A media stand-up concerning weather-related incidents in the Western Bay of Plenty is scheduled to take place in Mt Maunganui. The event will be held at 1pm outside the surf club, located at the corner of Marine Parade and Adams…
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Stuart Street in Dunedin Blocked Due to Structure Fire
Stuart Street in Kaikorai, Dunedin, is currently blocked due to a structure fire that occurred this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at approximately 3:40 p.m. Road closures are in effect on Stuart Street, spanning…
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Lindis Pass Road Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 10 a.m. Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection with Short Cut Road. Fortunately, only minor injuries were sustained. However, the road remains…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death Near Waiotapu
Police are investigating a sudden death near Waiotapu Loop Road, Waiotapu, after emergency services were called to an incident at approximately 6.15am. One person was found unresponsive after being pulled from the water. Authorities are currently working to determine the…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in SH 35 Crash Near Ōpōtiki
A serious crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki has resulted in critical injuries to a motorcyclist. Police were alerted to the incident at 8.25pm. The crash occurred between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road and involved a single…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement ŌpōtikiState Highway 35Bay of PlentyMotorcycle CrashEmergency ServicesTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Staff Honored with Bravery Awards
Five New Zealand police officers have been recognized with the New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous actions in life-threatening situations. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his pride in the recipients of the NZ Bravery Medal (NZBM). These awards acknowledge individuals…
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House Fire in Foxton Beach: Two People Unaccounted For
Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach after reports were made just after 5am that a house was completely on fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause. Two people…
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Car Fire Closes State Highway 26 in Tirohia
State Highway 26 in Tirohia, Hauraki, is currently blocked between Quarry Road and Cadman Road due to a car fire this afternoon. Police were called around 2.20pm following reports of a car on fire on the side of SH26. No…
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Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash that occurred around 5:30 am today. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident, and one person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Police…
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Fatal Crash in Bucklands Crossing Claims One Life
One person died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road at approximately 7pm. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the location,…
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Fatal Water Incident in Glenbrook Claims One Life
A person has died following a water-related incident in Glenbrook this morning. Emergency services were called to the area near Falston Road, Glenbrook, at approximately 8.40am after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water. CPR was administered, but sadly,…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Picton, New Zealand
A serious crash involving a truck and a motor home in Dublin Street, Picton, has prompted a response from emergency services. Police were called to the scene at approximately 7.45am. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained serious injuries.…
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Emergency Services Respond to Vehicle in Water in Wairoa
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash near Carroll Street and River Parade in Wairoa. Police were called around 4.10am following reports that a vehicle had left the road and entered the water. Authorities are currently working to determine…
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Fatal Crash on Manuka Street, Matamata
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
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Serious Crash Closes Manuka Street, Matamata
A serious crash in Matamata involving a car and a pedestrian has resulted in road closures and significant delays. Emergency services were called to Manuka Street at approximately 1.50pm following the incident. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash…
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Man Dies After Water Incident at Riversdale Beach
A man in his 50s died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale Beach on Thursday afternoon. Police were called around 4 p.m. after the man was seen struggling. He was brought to shore, and CPR was administered.…
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Man Dies at Takapuna Beach Despite Emergency Efforts
A person has died at Takapuna Beach this afternoon. Police were alerted at midday to a report of an unresponsive individual in the water, who had been brought to shore. Police staff at the scene immediately provided medical assistance to…
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Fatal House Fire in Sanson Claims Lives
A house fire in Sanson has resulted in several fatalities. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the town around 2:30pm today. Fire and Emergency NZ have handed the scene to the Police, who will investigate the fire's…
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House Fire Closes State Highway 1 in Sanson
State Highway 1 near Sanson is closed due to a house fire. Police and emergency services were called to the property southwest of the township around 2:30pm. The road closure affects the stretch of State Highway 1 between Phillips Street…
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Fatal Crash in Carterton Claims Life
One person has died following a crash involving two cyclists in Carterton. The incident occurred on Kokotau Road around 11.30am on October 8th. Police and emergency services attended the scene. The injured cyclist was airlifted to hospital in critical condition…
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Fatality in Hamilton East House Fire
A person was found dead after a house fire in Hamilton East this morning. Emergency services responded to a fire on Wellington Street just after 6am, where they located a person deceased at the property. A scene guard is in…
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