A seal pup died after being attacked by a dog on Moturiki (Leisure Island). Photo / Supplied. Last year, a walk on a beautiful beach ended in horror and heartbreak.

A seal pup on the Mauao Base track in August 2019. Photo / George Novak DoC's advice was that people should never attempt to touch a seal and should stay at least 20 metres away when watching them.

A Mt Maunganui beach was quickly evacuated this afternoon after a two-metre shark was spotted in the water. Safeswim posted red flag warnings on its website at about 3pm, saying swimming is not ...