Sport'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first winThe Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.08 Apr 05:01 PM
AucklandFive rescued after swept out to sea in rip at Auckland beach, off-duty lifeguards save groupLifeguards finished the final patrol day of the season. Then they noticed teens drowning.07 Apr 01:50 AM
AucklandBody of missing kayaker found after search and rescue operationThe man's death will be referred to the coroner.01 Mar 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslide23 Feb 05:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving event23 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trumps tariffs illegal, former home of former Prince Andrew searchedWatch20 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandLifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse30 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving base29 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
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 beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWarning after off-duty guards rescue fiveOff-duty lifeguards spotted the group in trouble about 200m offshore.31 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandHead lifeguard in Christmas Day double rescueAn Ōpunakē surf lifeguard is credited with being part of two Christmas Day rescues. 26 Dec 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Quite hairy': Four swept off their feet and into rip by strong currentsOne Waipātiki Beach lifeguard managed to rescue three people in one go.26 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
AucklandAuckland beach drownings: Four rescues, two dead in 90 minutes spark safety pleaTwo men died at Kariaotahi and Lake Wainamu within 90 minutes on Monday.11 Dec 06:21 PM
New ZealandFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after getting caught in rip at Auckland beachA rāhui has been put in place at Karioitahi Beach by local iwi.09 Dec 03:14 AM
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
