One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.

The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to police at 12.45pm.

Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

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All traffic will be detoured from Tuesday.

Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.

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The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.

Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.

Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

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Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."

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“It was the longest hours of my life.”

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.

Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.

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However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.