Ngunguru beach rescue: Family rescued from near drowning at Papaka
29 Jan, 2021 04:15 PM
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Alistair Neumann, left, and his nephew Kauri Beattie rescued a family close to drowning in the surf at a secluded Ngunguru beach. Photo / Tania Whyte
Multimedia journalist for the Northern Advocatekarina.cooper@nzme.co.nz
A Northlander who saved a family from drowning says the image of an unconscious teenager floating in the surf at a remote Ngunguru beach will stick with him forever. But Alistair Neumann, 32, currently living in Wellington, doesn t consider himself a hero. The painter-decorator said that title belonged to the 16-year-old girl who sacrificed herself to save the others during the dramatic rescue on January 14.
Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland: Waiwera and Wenderholm
16 Jan, 2021 02:35 AM
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Shark warnings have been issued for two Auckland beaches, including Waiwera, pictured. Photo / Doug Sherring
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Safety alerts have been issued for two beaches north of Auckland, after three sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.
The warnings - published on the SafeSwim website - said swimming was not advised at Waiwera Beach and Wenderholm.
Surf Life Saving Northern Region said there had been no further shark sightings, but advised people to always swim at patrolled beaches.
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They said sharks were always present in the ocean. If a person saw one while swimming, they should not panic but leave the water and advise lifeguards on patrol.
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The warnings - published on the SafeSwim website - said swimming was not advised at Waiwera Beach and Wenderholm.
Surf Life Saving Northern Region said there had been no further shark sightings, but advised people to always swim at patrolled beaches.
They said sharks were always present in the ocean. If a person saw one while swimming, they should not panic but leave the water and advise lifeguards on patrol.
Sharks were spotted at some beaches on Auckland s North Shore yesterday, and in the Coromandel earlier this month. Share this
Rashes, bites and stings: Jellyfish or sea lice?
11 Jan, 2021 03:52 AM
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The bluebottle is responsible for most stings in New Zealand waters, but some stinging jellyfish are microscopic. Photo / Roger Smith
The bluebottle is responsible for most stings in New Zealand waters, but some stinging jellyfish are microscopic. Photo / Roger Smith
Hitting the beach this summer? You may find painful company in the water as the weather warms up.
Treza Gallogly was having a year-end swim with a friend at Orewa Beach when she felt something eating at her. She got out of the water and didn t notice anything more, until angry red welts erupted on her torso the next day.