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Ngunguru beach rescue: Family rescued from near drowning at Papaka

Ngunguru beach rescue: Family rescued from near drowning at Papaka 29 Jan, 2021 04:15 PM 4 minutes to read 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.

Mako shark sighting in Auckland like staring into the eyes of Jaws

Mako shark sighting in Auckland like staring into the eyes of Jaws Eva Corlett © Getty Safeswim issued an alert for Kohimarama and its neighbouring beaches yesterday following the shark sighting. A 12-year-old boy who encountered a 3m-long mako shark at a popular Auckland beach says it was like staring into the eyes of Jaws . Safeswim issued an alert for Kohimarama and its neighbouring beaches yesterday following the sighting. Keen sailors and twin brothers, Niko and Stavro Purdie, were sailing their Optimist yachts with their Kohimarama Yacht Club team, when they saw a large shadow. At first, the sailors believed the shadow belonged to a dolphin.

Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland: Waiwera and Wenderholm

Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland: Waiwera and Wenderholm 16 Jan, 2021 02:35 AM Quick Read Shark warnings have been issued for two Auckland beaches, including Waiwera, pictured. Photo / Doug Sherring RNZ 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. Advertisement 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 spotted at Auckland s Waiwera Beach and Wenderholm

Photo: Unsplash / Alister Hitchcock 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?

Rashes, bites and stings: Jellyfish or sea lice? 11 Jan, 2021 03:52 AM 4 minutes to read 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.

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