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  •   Home > News > International

    Five people have drowned after huge waves hit parts of Australia at the start of the Easter weekend

    Five people have drowned after huge waves hit parts of Australia at the start of the Easter weekend


    Two others are missing off the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria.

    The head of Surf Life Saving Australia, Adam Weir says 630 people have drowned at unpatrolled beaches in the past 10 years and the risk is four times higher during peak public holidays.

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     Today's News

    Motorsports:
    Formula One driver Liam Lawson is aware there's still plenty of work to do if his Racing Bulls team are to compete with their rivals in the middle of the pack 11:57

    Environment:
    More unsettled weather is rolling through as Ex-Cyclone Tam continues to be felt 11:37

    Soccer:
    Concerns from Auckland FC over an injury to midfielder Felipe Gallegos amid their push for the Premier's Plate in the A-League 11:37

    Politics:
    Ukraine says attacks have continued despite Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring a brief Easter truce 11:27

    Motorsports:
    Formula One championship leader Lando Norris is full of remorse after crashing during qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 11:07

    Golf:
    Golfer Ryan Fox remains well off the pace heading into the final round of the latest PGA Tour event in the Dominican Republic 10:47

    Law and Order:
    A man has died after being assaulted in Auckland overnight 10:27

    Sailing:
    A surprise withdrawal from the next America's Cup 10:07

    Law and Order:
    Police are the scene of an serious incident in Auckland 9:27

    Golf:
    Golfer Kazuma Kobori is in a share of 14th heading into the final round of the European Tour's China Open in Shanghai 8:37


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