Place: Muriwai Beach

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QUIRKY WORLD ... I’m not that chained up little policeman...

Scotland: A policeman entertained a pub crowd with a karaoke classic after being called in to deal with a brawl.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Friends hold tribute to shark attack film-maker in New Zealand

Around 150 friends and family of an award-winning director wrote messages in the sand and stepped into the water in an emotional service and tribute at the New Zealand beach where he was killed by a huge shark.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Police shoot at 4.2m shark that killed swimmer

A shark possibly 4.2m long killed a swimmer near a popular New Zealand beach, then disappeared after police attempting to save the man fired gunshots at the enormous predator.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Swimmer killed by 'huge' shark in New Zealand

A shark said to have been up to 14ft long killed a swimmer near a popular New Zealand beach today, then disappeared after police attempting to save the man fired at the predator.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2013