New ZealandOne beach, five minutes, six rescuesSo far this summer, fewer people have had to be saved by lifeguards.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swellsHuge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandWild surf warning: Cyclone threatens to cause large waves on MondayStrong rips and big waves are expected for beaches on Monday.17 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandBehind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobsA 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWoman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in ripLifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.15 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.14 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationSurf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbersLifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.12 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life between the flagsA day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouthLayton Comp's first rescue, also the first of the year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandA naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug meFreezing, exhausted and having accepted death. The look on his face is one I won't forget.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was savingWoman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSaving lives for 86 years: The guardians of the beachesFrom line and reel to IRBS - the Surf Lifesaving NZ history.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifejackets save boaties after their boat crashes off a sandbar near Pukehina Coast"They were extremely lucky".31 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.30 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The real cost of saving lives at NZ's beachesLifeguards pay membership fees and for their own uniforms so they can save lives30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is stronger than a rip': How to spot one and what to doAnd what to do when you get stuck.30 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandBeach rescue terror: 'I was screaming... I nearly died'Renae Samson and her partner nearly drowned after ignoring warnings from lifeguards.29 Dec 11:58 PM
New Zealand10 things that could save your life at the beach this summer16 people died at the beach last summer, some of whom ignored basic safety rules.29 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'I started to freak out': What happens when you're caught in a ripAnother couple of minutes after trio caught in a rip may not have survived.29 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'In less than 10 minutes he would have drowned'Lifeguard Jimmy Kendrick speaks of saving three lives in one rescue in West Auckland.29 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandFour saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."29 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandWhy do so many people die at our beaches?People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'Tragedy played out over VHF radio.28 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from Mount Maunganui beachOne person experienced difficulty in the water near Marine Parade.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandSaving lives: Cost breakdown for vital surf life saving gearSurf Live Saving clubs have to pay for everything from band-aids to bodybags.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow many lives did lifeguards save at your beach last summer?Search our interactive graphic to see how many rescues your club carried out last summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summerIt's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'Chaz Gibbons-Campbell desperately searched underwater for girl he was trying to save.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt costs a young lifeguard $50 each time she goes on weekend patrolLifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBetween The Flags: Draevyn Joyce plucked from the wavesFocus: 12-year-old Draevyn Joyce, who cannot swim, is lucky to be alive after two strangers rescued him after he was swept out to sea at Himitangi Beach. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Dec 04:00 PM
