New Zealand'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua BeachOne person was flown to hospital by helicopter, while two went by road.06 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandTeenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguardPolice were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.02 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beaches31 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandAuckland beach drownings: Four rescues, two dead in 90 minutes spark safety plea11 Dec 06:21 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
AucklandThree teens saved in after-hours rescue at Auckland west coast beachThe three swimmers had been celebrating an 18th birthday before getting caught in a rip.08 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandHidden rips trigger early start for Tauranga lifeguard patrolsThe patrols will start early after a drowning at Mount Maunganui.30 Nov 06:45 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
WorldWoman killed, man critical after shark attack on NSW coastWitnesses fought to save the woman before emergency crews reached the beach.26 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandMan dies at Mount Maunganui beachA man has died after being pulled from the water.26 Nov 07:24 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lifeguards prepare for busy summer as surf lifesaving season gets under wayOPINION: Last summer, Northland lifeguards logged 42 rescues and 3956 preventive actions.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecades of sand and service: 75 years of surf lifesaving at WaimāramaThe tide has gone in and out at Waimārama Beach nearly 55,000 times since 1950.20 Oct 05:00 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Person spotted surfing at Christchurch beach during tsunami advisoryNew Zealanders have been on high alert after an earthquake off the coast of Russia.31 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizesAs swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.25 May 08:43 AM
AthleticsFormer surf lifesaving world champ banned in doping caseMorgan Foster gets 3-year sanction for possession and trafficking of banned substances.23 May 02:49 AM
SportOn The Up: Jim Coe personifies Mr CountiesJim Coe has played a key role in helping Karioitahi Beach get a new surf club.12 May 08:03 PM
New ZealandPrevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescuesThere were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take holdSurf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.25 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne BrownOPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championshipsOmanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.10 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandBystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.03 Mar 01:51 AM
LifestyleChicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFCAvailable for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.20 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival18 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandLifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areasA man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.10 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandMidway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competitionEmily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.10 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandBattle of Midway: Clubbies to fight it out on the beach and oceanValuable hit-out before national surf lifesaving championships at Midway in March.07 Feb 01:05 AM
