Surfer dies in Raglan despite CPR efforts by lifeguards
Emergency services were called to the scene around 2.25pm.
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New $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the public
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'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
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One person in custody after firearm sighting near school
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Kiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC says
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Waikato amps up for massive festival and concert season
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One person in critical condition following Waikato crash
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'We don't feel safe': Police pursue 'stolen' car through Hamilton, residents on edge after crimes
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Children’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking
It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.
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Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
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Would be dead today: 11yo owes his life to off-duty lifeguards in dramatic rescue
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Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
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'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents
Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.
Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed
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‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip
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Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
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Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
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Kerepehi in line for significant playground upgrade
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