Tag: hiking
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Lost Walker Prompts Safety Reminder in Southland
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission in Southland after a tramper became lost on the Makarewa Falls Track on Labour Day. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to ensure they are adequately prepared. Police…
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Hiker Injured in Tararua Ranges, Police Urge Winter Preparedness
Wairarapa Police are urging hikers to be well-prepared for all weather conditions as winter approaches, following an incident in the Tararua Ranges last week. A woman sustained a fractured ankle after a fall an hour from "the Pines". Fortunately, she…
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