Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".

Whanganui paddlers Toby Brooke and Jack Clifton make seamless transition to ocean racing

Man saved partner and neighbour's son, but did not have energy left to save his own.

Mum caught in rip trying to save dog wants people to remember to call 111 for water rescue

Waipū's Dinoco team walked away with a gold and silver at the North Island championships.

Off-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week

"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".

Kiwis share sobering experiences of being caught in a rip at NZ beaches

Surf life savers report pods of "hundreds" of bluebottles.

The campaign runs until February 17 across New Zealand.

The teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.

Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

Brothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.

This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.

A search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.

Lifeguards are reminding people to be more responsible and pick up their rubbish.

Teen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.

A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.

Head lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.

"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.

"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."

Hot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

At Hot Water Beach the sea was flat enough to land an aircraft the day a man drowned.

Big three Waitakere surf clubs believe low-risk East Coast beaches suck up too much money.

The nine siblings are sticking together after losing both their parents in the tragedy.

Surf lifesavers are giving more time and rescuing more people but funding remains short.

More than 5000 people visit Brickshow Lego expo in new, bigger venue.

Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

Don't be alarmed if you spot objects bobbing off the coast of Porirua tomorrow.