Tag: surf_lifesaving
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Whangamatā Man Receives District Commander's Commendation for Kayak Rescue
Bryan Black, a long-time Whangamatā community member, has been awarded the District Commander's Commendation by Waikato Police for his pivotal role in locating a missing kayaker during a challenging offshore rescue. On October 12, 2024, a group of kayakers encountered…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial IssuesDisasters WhangamatāDistrict Commander's Commendation Awardkayak rescueBryan BlackWaikato PoliceSurf LifesavingNew Zealand Police
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, has resumed this morning. Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been swept off the rocks while fishing…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw Enforcement Tapotupotu BayCape Reingamissing fishermansearch and rescueNorthlandCoastguardSurf LifesavingNew Zealand Police