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The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, will resume this morning.
At about 3.20pm yesterday, emergency services were called following a report of a man who had been swept off the rocks while fishing in the remote location with friends.
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue Team Leader, says Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched immediately.
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Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson
Four people will appear in the Hamilton Youth Court tomorrow on a number of charges following an aggravated robbery in Thames today.
Two men, aged 20, 18, and two 14-year-old boys are charged with aggravated robbery, unlawfully using a vehicle and failing to stop for Police.
About 8am today, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery at a business on Pollen Street, Thames.
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A teenager, who was stuck in a rip, was safely brought back to shore after a Police Officer and a member of Surf Lifesaving entered the water after them.
Around 7pm Thursday 1 January, Police received a call reporting that a teenager was caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach (also known as Back Beach) and was unable to get themselves back to shore.
Police responded immediately, and a water rescue operation was launched including tasking a rescue helicopter.
During this time, the teen was floating further and further away from shore.
