WorldJellyfish invasion swamps beachIn just two months almost 23,000 people in this southeast Queensland tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish.01 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandFoxton Beach rescue: 'I was terrified'The teenage lifeguard who saved three young boys from a rip, admits he was terrified someone was about to die.30 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing boatieThe search for a missing boatie on the Kapiti Coast has been suspended.24 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandSearch to resume after boat capsizeThe search for second person, who is still missing after an inflatable boat capsized in a river on the Kapiti Coast, will resume this morning.23 Jan 04:02 PM
LifestyleKFC-scented candle auctioned on Trade Me for charityIt's the candle that smells like chicken. And it's back for a good cause.23 Jan 01:06 AM
EconomyWatch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summerWhat happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandOther emergencies worry surf lifeguardsSurf lifeguards say they're increasingly being asked to respond to emergencies outside their core brief, and warning that it is simply not sustainable.20 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandCop's heroic dash to save drowning groupKaitaia-based Highway Patrol constable Darren Critchley thought his working day was over at four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon but it was only just beginning...19 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for Piha swimmer called offThe man in his mid 20s disappeared near Lion Rock just after 6pm last night.18 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandPiha: One swimmer missing, one treatedConditions were "messy" were two people got into trouble at Piha yesterday, a resident said.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandPair taken to hospital after cliff fall in Port WaikatoTwo men have been taken to hospital after they fell metres off a cliff while mountain biking at Port Waikato.03 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandHusband drowns at wedding photo spotA wife is distraught after her husband died at the beach where he posed for his wedding photo just seven months earlier.02 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandDrones, 'drifters' to map deadly rip currentsDrones and GPS-tracking dummies are being deployed at Kiwi beaches to boost our understanding of the country's deadliest rips.01 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandBeach crash prompts safety adviceLifeguards have cautioned motorists to drive to conditions on Northland beaches this summer following a crash between two cars put 30 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandLucky escape from rogue Muriwai waveWater Safety New Zealand issues warning after a disturbing series of images showing someone being swept off their feet by a crashing wave.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman thrown from ute on beachA woman was thrown from the back of a 4WD ute when it rolled on an Auckland beach.27 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandWoman falls off sea biscuit, injures spineThe Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew were sent out to Colville on Sunday in one of 19 callouts over the long weekend.25 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandLifeguards back on patrol Labour weekendThe familiar red and gold colours of surf lifesavers are about to make a return to Northland beaches this weekend as the weather and 18 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguard saves drowning dogA lifeguard preparing for the upcoming summer season put his skills to use earlier than expected when he rescued a dog from the Bethells Beach surf.12 Oct 05:56 PM
New ZealandPeople patrols for beach hoonsThe unsafe use of vehicles on 90 Mile Beach, particularly at Ahipara, has long been a source of aggravation for many residents, especially 05 Oct 07:35 PM
New ZealandFirefighter was a 'super young man'A much-loved firefighter and top surf lifesaver who died tragically in Hawaii is being remembered for heroic efforts saving scores of swimmers from drowning.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMural for surf clubhouse before rebuildLyall Bay Surf and Lifesaving Club house has been jazzed up with a mural - less than a week before it's due to be demolished.27 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandHero Auckland lifeguards honoured for off-duty rescueHeroic Bethells Beach lifeguards have been decorated for saving the lives of six people in a dramatic off-duty rescue. Half a dozen 25 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandLifeguards honoured for Piha rescueFive off-duty lifeguards have been honoured for their rescue of an unconscious woman in rough seas at Piha on Auckland's west coast.26 Jun 04:33 AM
New ZealandServices reveal plans for National Volunteer WeekThe Fire Service, St John, Surf Life Saving and the RSA have revealed plans for National Volunteer Week.20 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandIncrease in water rescues this summerWater rescues were up 14 per cent this year, compared to 2015, Surf Life Saving New Zealand says.20 Jun 12:46 AM
New ZealandRecord-breaking season for surf life saversLifeguards made 581 rescues at beaches between Ahipara in the Far North and Raglan in the Waikato this summer.28 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandSinging a safety song for summerSinger-songwriter Jamie McDell is fronting a campaign for DHL and Surf Life Saving New Zealand at Piha and Pauanui, her home beach, this month.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe guardians of our beachesAt the age of 14, and coming from a family of surfers, Nick Mulcahy wanted to help others enjoy the beach as much as he did.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWe tuck in as they clock inSportspeople, lifesavers and crime stoppers give up family time to keep us entertained and safe.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Sunshine for Labour DayWith Labour Weekend sun also comes the start of the surf life saving patrol season.25 Oct 04:30 PM
