Tag: barry_shepherd
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Boatie Rescued from Lake Taupō After Boat Fire
A boatie was fortunate to survive after a fishing trip on Lake Taupō went awry, prompting a water safety warning from Police and local iwi. Police were alerted around 6:45 pm following reports of a boat fire seen from Kinloch.…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Lake Taupōboat firewater safetymarine search and rescueKinlochBarry ShepherdRakeipoho TaiaroaNew Zealand Police
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Rescue on Tongariro Crossing Prompts Winter Safety Warning
A man was rescued from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing last weekend after getting into difficulty, prompting a warning from police about the dangers of winter conditions. Police received a call around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, from the man,…
WorldWeatherDisasters Tongariro Alpine CrossingrescuewintersafetyBarry ShepherdLibby O’BrienSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police