Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.

'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

Whether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

The manager said he was punched and kicked during a robbery.

The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

Police were called shortly before midday.

'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'

Cold and clear weather is across the Bay of Plenty.

The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. Four days.

Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”