The crash happened on Tuesday.

Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.

Providing aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.

'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'

"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."

The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.

Man followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.

Regional trials for Te Matatini about to start.

The accused has been granted interim name suppression.

The school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.

It has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.

Fundraising is still a focus of the surf lifesaving club.

'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'

'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.

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Bridges said he had broken his wrist and badly grazed his face.

He has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.

'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'

Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.

It is the local chapter's first charity ride.

Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.

'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.

Coast Care has been operating since 1994.

Achievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.

The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.

Stephen Crossan tops scores with 53 and Iman Nahal take three wickets for 14 runs.

The alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.