The search continues for a man who went missing on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Gordon Nicholson, 62, was last seen on Tuesday at Whiritoa beach possibly heading to a blowhole near the south end. He is also a diabetic.
The search will resume on Friday in the Whiritoa area, a police spokeswoman said.
"[On Thursday] police utilised Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving, Tairua and Waihi LandSAR volunteers, Fire and Emergency, as well as the Police Eagle helicopter. Today will continue on as yesterday, with the same assistance from those community groups."
Nicholson was wearing tramping boots, shorts and carrying a medium-sized daypack.
Anyone who may have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts is urged to get in touch with Hamilton Police on (07) 858 6200.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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