Waipātiki Beach rescues: Four people swept off feet and into rip on Christmas Day
As the tides were changing, the current pulled four people off their feet, two of them children, and…
Coromandel shark attack: Kayaker fights off predator with paddle
“Its whole head was out like gnawing on or biting down on the side of the kayak. It…
Human remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coast
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Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Porirua woman allegedly partially cut off sleeping husband’s penis over infidelity
Judge John Walker said at that hearing he was satisfied name suppression should be in place for now…
Christchurch daycare incident: Children reportedly injured by chemical burns, emergency services cordon off area
Multiple children have reportedly suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. Police confirmed staff were…
Mitchell Te Kani’s sister told off after reading pre-approved victim impact statement
Eventually, after a second victim impact was given by another person, the courtroom was put into chambers. When…
Waikato tradie Jason Lambert was ‘in over his head’ when he ripped off victims
While the judge considered a sentence of either home detention or community detention, Lambert’s counsel, Kerry Hadaway, successfully…
Hypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach
“Just after 9pm ,and in complete darkness, Eagle located a person around 1.5 kilometres offshore waving for assistance.”…
Bioluminescence spotted off Pāpāmoa coast draws late‑night crowds
“Not every wave had it. The ones closer in and breaking on the shore didn’t have it. It…
Search for fisherman missing off Patāua South coast scaled back by Northland police
However, today those involved would rest and re-evaluate next steps, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said. “We have extensively…
Northland search continues for man missing off Patāua South coast
The missing boat was located on Saturday after confirmation from Northland Coastguard Air Patrol. Photo / Northland Coastguard…