A closed school is a headache for parents, children and teachers, yet planning appears to be scarce for up to 94 schools that could be affected by flooding as the tides rise. New Niwa models show Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato schools are the most likely to be hit by coastal flooding caused by up to 1 metre of sea level rise. Schools that could be in the flood risk zone after less than 50 centimetres of sea level rise include Napier Boys High, Kaiapoi High School and Opotiki College (see below for a full list). The rising tides could create flooding around school buildings and roads, affecting children s ability to get to and from classrooms. Seawater in pipes could cause toilets and sinks to back up, according to Niwa research. Despite this, the Ministry of Education had minimal adaptation plans in place.
Four people charged after Whangārei police operation nets guns and gang members
12 Feb, 2021 01:50 AM
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One of the two weapons retrieved by police during a search warrant in Whananaki and Whangārei on Thursday. Photo / supplied
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A 26-year-old woman appeared in the Whangārei District Court on Friday alongside three Black Power gang members netted in a police operation.
The covert search warrants executed by the armed offenders squad on Thursday resulted in the seizure of two high powered firearms.
Te Arani Helen Walters, of Whananaki, was jointly charged with 31-year-old Black Power member Tawhia Hughes, of Kensington, on two firearm offences that included unlawful possession of a .22 rifle.
Black Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei police
11 Feb, 2021 10:53 PM
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One of the two weapons retrieved by police during a search warrant in Whananaki and Whangārei yesterday. Photo / supplied
One of the two weapons retrieved by police during a search warrant in Whananaki and Whangārei yesterday. Photo / supplied
Northern Advocate
A police operation in Whananaki and later in Whangārei netted a trio of Black Power gang members and two high calibre firearms yesterday.
Northland detective inspector Bridget Doell said police executed search warrants in Whananaki and Whangārei to locate the three men – Hiko Komene, 24, Israel Orani, 32, and Tawhia Hughes, 31 – wanted by police regarding outstanding matters.
Northland news in brief: Kaitaia boxer s next fight screened live; and trampoline injuries soar
11 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu will have her next fight this weekend shown on Spark Sport.
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Unbeaten Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu has her next bout this weekend, to be screened on Spark Sport.
Featherweight Motu, with a 4-0 record, will feature in the co-main event of Peach Boxing s upcoming fight night, which will be held in Auckland on Saturday.
Spark Sport will cover the fight, marking the company s first entry into local boxing.
After this fight, Motu s next bout will be on March 27 against Tania Reid for a New Zealand title. She also hopes to fight in Kaitaia this year. The aim is for her to keep busy and gain ring experience so she can make her mark on the international stage in 2022.
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Watch: DOC marine technical advisor Clinton Duffy explains shark sightings are common at new Zealand beaches. Credits: Image - Getty / Video - AM Show
A shark expert says the number of shark sightings this year is normal but warns sharks can attack because they re curious.
DOC marine technical advisor Clinton Duffy says shark sightings are common at New Zealand beaches and aren t something to be concerned over. When you re up in the air and any high vantage point you ll often see sharks at swimming beaches.
In late December, Duffy watched a two-metre Bronze Whaler swim past his wife and kids at Whananaki Beach but says it s a species he wouldn t normally be worried about.