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Story summary
- In Napier, during the State of Emergency for Cyclone Vaianu, emergency services responded after a windsurfer returned to shore just before a rescue operation began.
- Harvey, a local official, said people risked their safety and strained emergency resources by staying near the water for photos, despite Napier City Council warnings that conditions could quickly become life-threatening.
- Earlier, police advised onlookers who ignored safety barriers at Marine Parade.
