Mahurangi River death: Police find car of man swept away near Warkworth
Inspector Nina Pedersen said the Police National Dive Squad was brought in to search the Mahurangi River yesterday.…
Australian schoolgirl Lilly Wal’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji
She claimed Lilly’s passing was “due to a complete failure in duty of care”. “The family was never…
Teen, 13, makes harrowing swim through shark-frequented WA waters to save family swept out to sea
“I just said ‘all right, not today, not today, not today’,” the boy told Sky News. “I do…
Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Novak Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title
“It’s an honour to be here in Melbourne every year,” Alcaraz said, before writing on a TV camera…
Family found body of Tekanimaeu Arobati, man swept away by Mahurangi River
But as they crossed the swollen Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, they were swept into the water. His…
Canterbury dog rescue: Coastguard saves pet swept into Waimakariri River
Her owner attempted a rescue but was forced to retreat when the strength of the current made it…
Father of man killed in Auckland Anniversary floods urges council action, family calls for justice
The next morning, he had a visit from a police officer delivering the sad news that Daniel Miller…
Mahurangi River death: Police name man swept away near Warkworth
The man’s wife earlier said her husband was a fisherman back home in Kiribati. They had moved to…
Body recovered in Mahurangi River near Warkworth after man swept away
About 20 people, drones, helicopters and whitewater rafts were searching for the man until evening on Wednesday, before…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…