Shark in the surf at Papamoa beach
A shark was captured in the waves at Papamoa Beach. Video / Supplied
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The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.
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Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
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Body found at Auckland beach
Police believe the body is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing on January 2.
'I love it here': Tennis star gushes over New Zealand
Emma Radacanu, who has been in NZ for the ASB classic, reflects on her time in Aotearoa.
Best Beach 2024: Last chance to nominate your favourites in our annual search
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What level of naked is okay? Expat's backyard pool habit divides Aussies
A seemingly innocent act landed a European expat in hot water with their neighbours.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Babies cut from shark's stomach
Members of the public brutalised a beached shark to return its pups to the water. Video / Cherie Smillie
Search continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
One person dies after water-related incident at Bethells Beach
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Four young men swept out to sea at Bethells Beach - one in critical condition
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Best Beach 2024: How to nominate your favourite NZ beach
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People swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflow
Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Shark filmed leaping from water at Man O’ War Bay, Waiheke
The sighting comes a week after a shark attack in Southland.
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More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Diver hospitalised after being ‘pummelled’ by waves at Port Waikato
The diver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
'Fight's over now': Man won't unblock road even if council pays up $200k-plus demand
Eru Smith said he has now given up fighting the council over the use of his land.
‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summer
The Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.
In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
When rock beats paper roads: Iwi leader's beach block ignites legal quandary
The vexed issue of vehicle use on Waimārama Beach hit a roadblock in the past week.
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Whanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualification
Only 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.