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Rookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū Cove
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.
The woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.
The police Eagle helicopter spotted the victim and guided lifesavers around the rocks.
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Included in the camp's activities were team-building exercises and midnight runs.
The club also came away from a pool rescue competition with a raft of medals.
Bryant was described as “an ardent supporter of clubs across the country".
The club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.
Emergency services have gathered at the southern end of Whirinaki Beach Road.
Water Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
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Peter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.
'His death has made, and will continue to make, a big difference in the lives of others.'
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Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
Hawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.
Waipū Cove hosted the 2023 BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB champs.
“While it is a huge tragedy, it is a miracle the loss wasn’t much greater."
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
A Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.