New ZealandLifeguards recognised for 'ballsy' rescues which saved lives"They certainly saved lives."01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued, drives home after water incidentEmergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".20 Apr 06:10 AM
SportWhanganui paddlers make seamless transitionWhanganui paddlers Toby Brooke and Jack Clifton make seamless transition to ocean racing02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRogue beach wave: Hero dies saving partner, boyMan saved partner and neighbour's son, but did not have energy left to save his own.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards pull owner, son and her dogs from ripMum caught in rip trying to save dog wants people to remember to call 111 for water rescue24 Mar 07:36 AM
SportWaipū success shows promise for nationalsWaipū's Dinoco team walked away with a gold and silver at the North Island championships.20 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandExtra lifeguard patrols added as sun, big waves stick aroundOff-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week15 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandBoozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".10 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandRelax, Raise and Ride: How to survive a ripKiwis share sobering experiences of being caught in a rip at NZ beaches10 Feb 05:49 AM
New Zealand'Plague' of bluebottle jellyfish at Raglan beachSurf life savers report pods of "hundreds" of bluebottles.30 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandTeenager thought to have been bitten by sharkThe girl was boogie-boarding at the beach when the suspected shark attack took place.29 Jan 08:02 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Westshore Beach is Hawke's Bay's empty swimming havenWestshore Beach needs more swimmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandFuel up to fund Surf LifesavingThe campaign runs until February 17 across New Zealand.21 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandTeens swept out to sea in inflatable boatsThe teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.16 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandCyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with carBeach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.13 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandCastaways: Divers surface to see boat drifting 1km awayBrothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 yearsThis 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga teen steps up to save a life at the MountTauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.07 Jan 06:31 PM
New ZealandFisherman missing at Bethells BeachA search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.07 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandBroken glass bottles and plastics discarded on beachesLifeguards are reminding people to be more responsible and pick up their rubbish.07 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandFirst save: 13yo rookie surf lifesaver notches up first rescue at TaurangaTeen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.06 Jan 03:01 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguard, nephews save festivalgoers caught in rip"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."01 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandStruggling swimmer plucked from surfRescuers remind people to swim between the flags.30 Dec 02:36 AM
New Zealand'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept awayA teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.29 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: Surf lifesaving at Pakiri BeachHead lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.Watch28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach warning system abandons orange lights"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.09 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandTeenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."17 Nov 05:58 PM
LifestyleCoromandel is number one for ones and twosHot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandHot Water Beach tragedy: Doctor tells of hour-long fight to save heroAt Hot Water Beach the sea was flat enough to land an aircraft the day a man drowned.16 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandSurf stoush: The battle for funding for Auckland's west and east coast beachesBig three Waitakere surf clubs believe low-risk East Coast beaches suck up too much money.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOver $12k donated to support drowning victims' childrenThe nine siblings are sticking together after losing both their parents in the tragedy.17 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandStretched lifesavers need funding swellSurf lifesavers are giving more time and rescuing more people but funding remains short.25 May 05:00 PM
Puzzles and gamesLego expo raises $3000 for lifesaving clubMore than 5000 people visit Brickshow Lego expo in new, bigger venue.15 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandGroups honoured in NZ Search and Rescue awardsRescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.10 Apr 08:11 PM
