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'Moment of stupidity': Calls for vehicle ban after teen crushed by flipped ute on Muriwai Beach
Two rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.
Two rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.
40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.
Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Locals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.
Police said one person sustained serious injuries and another had moderate injuries.
OPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
Walkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.
The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
'Flush it off with water or a hose, or even in the sea.'
'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'
A shark was captured in the waves at Papamoa Beach. Video / Supplied
'It was a lovely ceremony for a lovely couple.'
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Police believe the body is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing on January 2.
Emma Radacanu, who has been in NZ for the ASB classic, reflects on her time in Aotearoa.
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.
A seemingly innocent act landed a European expat in hot water with their neighbours.
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Members of the public brutalised a beached shark to return its pups to the water. Video / Cherie Smillie
The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
NZ Herald's Best Beach competition is back for 2024 and we need you to tell us your favourite. Here's everything you need to know about how to nominate and then vote for NZ's best beach. Video / Molly Floyd