A cow that became stranded on a seaside cliff face is now safely back with its owner.
"I looked out my window and saw it strolling past on its way home," said a local who had been concerned about the animal's welfare.
It is believed that the Friesian cow made its way through a fenceline above Mowhanau Beach before becoming stranded on a ledge part-way down the cliff.
The animal had been there for about 24 hours when the Chronicle visited the beach at 11am on Friday.
Locals were concerned that the incoming tide would see the animal stranded for another night but the owner turned up with his dogs a couple of hours later and managed to herd the cow down the cliff.