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!['Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
![Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life
A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.
![Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
![Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
!['Extreme grief' after Hamilton woman killed in shark attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Extreme grief' after Hamilton woman killed in shark attack
Locals and bach owners say they are devastated and saddened by the death of the woman.
![Devastated family of teen killed in shark attack 'in shock'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Devastated family of teen killed in shark attack 'in shock'
"She was a lovely girl, a fun girl, always bubbly, into anything."
![Fatal shark attack: Victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal shark attack: Victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
Police have released the name of the woman who died after the attack yesterday.
!['No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer
Bay marine experts say bronze whaler or hammerhead unlikely in Bowentown attack.
![Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
![Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience
There's something sustainable for every budget.
![Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach
Not many people can say their first catch was a great white shark.
![Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
![Two Lotto players split $800,000 Strike prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two Lotto players split $800,000 Strike prize
But you could still be a winner, with $5 million up for grabs on Saturday.
![Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
![Communities split over free school lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
![Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
![Labour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'
Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.
![Gold Rush: $1.7b vein at Waihi could mean 300 more jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gold Rush: $1.7b vein at Waihi could mean 300 more jobs
Resource review should be good news for jobs in the town
![One dead after car and campervan crash in Waihī](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead after car and campervan crash in Waihī
One patient was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Waihī.
![Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
The addition of Omokoroa may impact voting results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
Will Omokoroa make a difference to the vote? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
!['We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
![Labour Party summer camp case: Suppressed 'political football' returns to court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour Party summer camp case: Suppressed 'political football' returns to court
High Court judge accepted harm from publication, but prosecution is hard for everyone.
![Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen's Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen’s Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
!['We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
![Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.
![Labour Party summer camp case: Suppression fight continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour Party summer camp case: Suppression fight continues
The young man's suppression was due to lapse today unless another appeal was filed.