Tag: emergency_services
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Supermarket Fire in Freemans Bay, Auckland
A fire has broken out at a supermarket on College Hill, Freemans Bay, central Auckland. Fire and Emergency NZ is managing the response. Acting Inspector Ian Scoulding advises the public to avoid the area and nearby residents to close their…
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Two Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Pātea
Two people died after a boat capsized off Pātea this morning. Three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble at about 10.15am. One person was found in the water and taken to hospital after being treated by…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5.05pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. Two others involved in the crash have been…
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Lorna Street, New Plymouth Closed Due to Incident
Lorna Street in New Plymouth is currently closed between Devon St. West and David St. due to an incident reported at 3:20 p.m. today. Emergency services are at the scene. Police have requested that the public avoid the area, although…
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Fatal House Fire in Upper Hutt
A house fire in Upper Hutt claimed one life overnight. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Tararua Street, between Ross Grove and Louis Street, around 2.25am, to find the house fully ablaze. One person was found deceased at the…
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Fatal Crash in Poroporo Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight. The incident occurred at approximately 10pm on Station Road, near Buller Road. Emergency services responded to the scene, where one person was found deceased. Three other individuals were transported…
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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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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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New Zealand Firefighters Return After NSW Flood Assistance
A team of specialist officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned home after assisting with flood relief efforts in New South Wales, Australia. The team, comprising four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaisons, operated primarily in Taree…
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Hato Hone St John Launches $4.5M Appeal for Ambulance Stations
Hato Hone St John is seeking $4.5 million to fund the building and repair of 13 ambulance stations across New Zealand. The appeal aims to future-proof these stations, which serve as crucial home bases for emergency crews. Chief Executive Peter…
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Serious Crash in Hamilton East Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian occurred near Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East. Police were called to the scene around 7.12pm. The pedestrian has sustained critical injuries, according to initial reports. The road is currently closed,…
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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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Serious Crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Hukanui Road. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in…
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Fatality Following Port Waikato Crash
A woman has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road on Friday, May 30th. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had rolled over. Three occupants were…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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Hiker Injured in Tararua Ranges, Police Urge Winter Preparedness
Wairarapa Police are urging hikers to be well-prepared for all weather conditions as winter approaches, following an incident in the Tararua Ranges last week. A woman sustained a fractured ankle after a fall an hour from "the Pines". Fortunately, she…
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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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Cobham Drive Bridge Blocked by Three-Vehicle Crash
A three-vehicle crash has blocked the Cobham Drive bridge in Hamilton East. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 1:20 p.m. Police advise motorists to avoid the area due to expected delays. Further details and images are available on the NZ…
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Fatal Crash in Okoia Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Okoia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Number 2 Line at around 7pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Cordons were…
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Crash Closes Number 2 Line Near Okoia, Whanganui
Number 2 Line near Okoia, Whanganui, is closed following a crash reported around 7pm. The incident occurred east of Whanganui, between Portal Street and Hikuawa Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and the Serious Crash Unit is attending. Diversions…
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Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 12, Matakohe
Delays are expected on State Highway 12, west of Gallid Road, Matakohe, following a crash reported around 1.15pm. Emergency services are at the scene where a car has left the road and landed in a ditch. Police have implemented traffic…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Waipawa
A single-vehicle crash in Waipawa on Racecourse Road resulted in one fatality early this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4.05am. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the scene, and investigations remain ongoing. Police Media…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Wairoa Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Kopu Road, Wairoa. Emergency services responded to the incident around 1:05 a.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the crash…
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Fatal Crash Near Takapau Claims One Life
A person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 7:30 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit investigated,…
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Serious Crash in Levin Leaves One Critically Injured
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, just before 7:20 a.m. One person sustained critical injuries, and another is in moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the road is closed with diversions…
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Hato Hone St John Call Handler Reunites with Baby She Helped Deliver Over the Phone
A Hato Hone St John emergency call handler, Anna Evans, experienced an emotional reunion with a family she assisted during a recent birth over the phone. Anna, based in Christchurch, flew to Auckland to meet seven-day-old Luka Ariki Peter Milich,…
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Serious Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle crash on SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries, while several others have moderate or…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Milford Sound for a solo tramper missing since Sunday. The man planned a day trip to climb Mitre Peak but failed to return, prompting an immediate response shortly before midnight on…
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Fire Closes Pakuranga Road
A fire at a McDonald’s restaurant on Pakuranga Road prompted a response from emergency services at approximately 3 p.m. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries thus far. As a precaution, nearby buildings are being evacuated. The Police have closed…
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Body Discovered in Burnt-Out Vehicle in Woodridge; Police Investigate
Police are investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in Woodridge overnight. Authorities were alerted to the vehicle fire on Ladbrooke Drive around 11:40 pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson stated that emergency services discovered the body…
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