Stories tagged with "Emergency"
A surfer has been safely rescued from massive swells off Fitzroy Beach thanks to a vigilant bystander and swift action by local surf lifeguards.
An armed police operation in Eltham has resulted in the arrest of a disqualified driver following reports of a firearm being presented on State Highway 3 near Hāwera.
A man is in custody and schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution following a firearms incident on Oberon Street in Stratford.
State Highway 43 will reopen this afternoon with temporary speed limits and single-lane sections following extensive slip damage caused by heavy rain and the Taumarunui earthquake.
Multiple slips and debris have forced the closure of State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway.
State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43 remain closed as crews work to clear multiple slips and debris following heavy rain.
Heavy rainfall and an earthquake near Taumarunui have triggered multiple slips, closing State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43.
Following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Taumarunui, many residents received early warnings on their phones thanks to Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge is closed after a major slip, with one motorist describing a terrifying close call as the bank collapsed.
A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered near Taumarunui has shaken the North Island, followed by a series of aftershocks.
The New Zealand Civil Defence website went offline following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Te Anau and a subsequent tsunami advisory, which has since been cancelled.
Three trampers, including two who were seriously injured, have been successfully rescued from Mount Taranaki following a challenging search and rescue operation.
MetService has upgraded Taranaki to an Orange Strong Wind Warning, with severe gale winds gusting up to 120 km/h forecast from Wednesday night.
One lane of State Highway 3 in Awakino has re-opened following a truck crash that left one person injured and blocked the road.
A state-of-the-art rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital will officially go live on Monday, providing the region with enhanced round-the-clock emergency air transfer capabilities.
State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge has reopened and congestion is easing following a crash north of the major slip site.
Emergency services have successfully rescued an injured climber from Taranaki Maunga after a fall left him stranded in snow and rocks above the ski field.
Powerco crews are working to restore electricity to 2,396 customers, with Taranaki being the hardest-hit region following severe winds.
Workers from infrastructure, council, and emergency services have been praised for their efforts in cleaning up damage caused by strong winds across Taranaki.
Severe gales have battered Taranaki, cutting electricity to over 6,000 properties and creating hazardous conditions that are delaying repairs.
An Orange Strong Wind Warning in Taranaki has prompted road closures, tree falls, and changes to kerbside rubbish collections across the New Plymouth district.
Severe gale-force winds of up to 130 km/h have battered Taranaki, causing widespread road closures, power outages, and the closure of several council facilities.
New Plymouth District Council has cancelled bin collections today as an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains in place for Taranaki with gusts of up to 130km/h.
Around 3,500 properties across Taranaki are without power as severe gale-force winds trigger widespread outages and an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains active.
Taranaki Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 in Toko that left one person critically injured.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge has reopened 24/7 under stop-go traffic management following an overnight closure due to land movement.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge is closed for geotechnical assessments after routine safety inspections identified fresh movement at a significant slip site.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Taranaki north of Eltham, with up to 200mm of rain possible around Taranaki Maunga.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Taranaki Maunga alongside several rain and wind watches across the region.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Mount Taranaki, with up to 300mm of rain expected to cause rising rivers and surface flooding.
A Taranaki Rescue Helicopter team successfully hover-loaded and transported patients after a vehicle rolled 50 metres down a hill near Ōhura.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge has reopened to 24/7 traffic under stop-go management following storm recovery work.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will reopen 24/7 this Friday night under stop/go management, though motorists should expect delays of up to 60 minutes.
New Plymouth Boys' High School was evacuated and closed early today after an unstable chemical was discovered in a science lab, prompting a military bomb disposal response.
NZTA has released the overnight convoy schedule for State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 May.
State Highway 3 was closed south of Inglewood following a serious two-vehicle crash between a truck and a car on Thursday afternoon.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will partially reopen under escorted convoy from Saturday evening following significant slip repairs.
Crews are working through the weekend to excavate a safety bench and clear thousands of cubic metres of slip material on State Highway 3 between Mōkau and Piopio.
Ruapehu Civil Defence is warning motorists to stay clear of closed roads in the flooded Ōhura area, where drivers ignoring signs are hindering emergency response efforts.
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for Taranaki as a severe weather system triggers a State of Emergency in Northland.
MetService has issued Orange Weather Warnings for heavy rain and strong wind from Thursday into Friday for the Taranaki region, with Civil Defence urging residents to prepare.
A teenager caught in a powerful rip at Back Beach on New Year's Day was safely brought to shore by a quick-thinking police officer and a Surf Lifesaving team member.
Firefighters are working through the night to contain a large vegetation fire near Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki, with residents urged to stay indoors and prepare for potential evacuation.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal altercation in New Plymouth's St Aubyn Street, which led to a homicide investigation and ongoing scene examination.
A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has now burnt an estimated 3000 hectares, with photos showing widespread devastation and crews continuing to battle the active blaze amidst road and track closures.
The Tongariro National Park wildfire has rapidly expanded to an estimated 1600 hectares, leading to further precautionary evacuations and an escalated aerial firefight amidst challenging conditions.
A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has surged past 1000 hectares overnight, remaining out of control and forcing air evacuations, road closures, and a major aerial response on the Central Plateau.
Police and emergency services worked through the night to assist an ambulance carrying a critically unwell newborn, which was trapped by slips and flooding in the Awakino Gorge.
A heavy downpour hit Stratford, while flooding was reported at Centre City in New Plymouth.
