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Watch: Kestrel ferry recovery
New Zealand

Watch: Kestrel ferry recovery

The salvage operation to retrieve the Kestrel has started today. Work is underway to raise the historic ferry from where it sank at its berth at Wynyard wharf overnight Monday.

Lifeguard patrols ready for summer at Muriwai
New Zealand

Lifeguard patrols ready for summer at Muriwai

Beachgoers are being urged to stay safe this summer, with lifeguards already gearing up this long weekend. A special pre-season rescue exercise was held yesterday at Muriwai Beach to show the work lifeguards do while on duty. Volunteers used inflatable boats, jet skis and other life-saving equipment in the choppy waters to demonstrate a rescue.