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
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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.
Boy, 14, charged with murder after Ōpua stabbing
8 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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The scene of the stabbing, at the corner of SH11 and Waimangaro Rd in Ōpua, was protected by a marquee and under police guard on Friday. Photo / Peter de Graaf
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing on an Ōpua roadside.
The teenager appeared in the Whangārei Youth Court yesterday afternoon but cannot be named because of his age. He has been remanded in custody to appear in the High Court at Whangārei on February 2.
The victim was a 22-year-old man who died on the way to hospital despite the efforts of St John medics.
First road fatality of the year in Northland after child dies
1 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Police diverting drivers through George St in Hikurangi after a head-on crash further along SH1 claimed the life of a child.
Photo / Imran Ali
Imran Ali is a reporter for the Northern Advocateimran.ali@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
A child is believed to be Northland s first road fatality for the year after a serious crash just north of Whangārei.
The head-on crash between two vehicles on State Highway 1, about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town, occurred about 4.20pm yesterday when traffic was moderate, even with an increased number of holidaymakers travelling up and down roads in Northland.
Thursday, 31 December, 2020 - 09:52
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list released today. We are very proud to have such dedicated people offer their time and skills to serve both their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, said Mr Swain.
The recipients are:
John Bowmar (Kaiwaka) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Syd Hughes (Opotiki) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Press Release – Fire and Emergency NZ Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queens Service Medals in the 2021 New Years Honours list …
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list released today.
“We are very proud to have such dedicated people offer their time and skills to serve both their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand,” said Mr Swain.