
Mount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre shark
It is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.
It is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.
Emergency services were notified just before 8.20am.
His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.
Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
The council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.
'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.
Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'
The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.
Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.
How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.
'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'
The last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.
Overnight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.
'They are just stealing from the students.'
The shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.
Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.
'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'
Ian Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.
Too many people have died on local roads, say police.
'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'
Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.
A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.
Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.