Tag: coastguard
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Finding into Yacht Arrests
Police have acknowledged the IPCA’s finding regarding the arrest of two individuals on a yacht off the coast of 90 Mile Beach on December 2, 2024. The incident began when police received a report of a serious assault onboard, with…
Law EnforcementLegalPolitics and GovernmentAustralasia New Zealand PoliceIPCA90 Mile BeachArrestYachtMatt SrhojCoastguard
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Police Enhance Skills in Taranaki Search and Rescue Drill
A recent large-scale marine search and rescue (SAR) exercise, involving specialist Police personnel off the New Plymouth coastline, has been declared a success. The exercise tested the ability of multiple agencies to collaborate in challenging marine conditions, demanding rapid decision-making,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement New Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueTaranakiNew PlymouthCoastguardSurf Life SavingEmergency Preparedness
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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
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial Issues Pataua SouthNorthlandSearch and RescueCoastguardMissing PersonFishermanNew Zealand Police
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Search to Resume for Missing Man off Northland Coast
The search will resume tomorrow for a man missing off the coast of Pataua South. The man was one of two people onboard a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the boat was located with…
DisastersLaw Enforcement NorthlandPataua SouthCoastguardSearch and RescuePolice Dive SquadMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Body Recovered After Boating Incident in Pataua South
A body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard. Family members reported the 17-foot vessel overdue around 9pm, after it failed to return to Pataua South…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Pataua SouthNorthlandboating incidentsearch and rescueCoastguardRoyal New Zealand Air ForcePoliceNew Zealand Police
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Northland Police Urge Water Safety Ahead of Long Weekend
Northland Police are urging boaties and water users to take safety seriously ahead the first long break of the warmer season. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue Team Leader, emphasized the importance of preparation. "This is when…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Northland Policewater safetylong weekendDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonOpito BayCoastguardSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police
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Public Praised After Water Rescue at Pine Harbour
Police have praised a member of the public for their quick actions at Pine Harbour Marina, after a woman was reported in distress in the water yesterday afternoon. The selfless intervention potentially averted a tragedy. Police were called to the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Pine HarbourNew Zealand Policewater rescueheroismCounties Manukau EastNga-Wati ChaplowCoastguard