New ZealandLifeguard patrols ready for summerA special pre-season rescue exercise was held yesterday at Muriwai Beach to show the work lifeguards do while on duty.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards reunite at famous beachKarekare Surf Club in West Auckland wants to celebrate 80 years of guarding swimmers at Karekare Beach by bringing back its former lifeguards.04 Oct 04:00 PM
SportSwimmer distraught after gear stolenAn Auckland swimmer is reeling after having valuable equipment stolen while she was having a celebratory dinner with her mother and sister.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPride of NZ Awards: Coastguard years began as dream of sea rescueNearly 40 years ago Iain Gulliford picked up his skipper's ticket and was able to fulfil his childhood dreams.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'BUGGER' plate sells for $34KWhat might be New Zealand's most sought after number plates - BUGGER - has been sold for $34,100 on Trade Me this morning.13 May 09:51 PM
New ZealandFrantic hunt for kayaker at MuriwaiOnlookers have spoken of the frantic search for a kayaker knocked from his craft in crashing, 2m waves at an Auckland beach.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKayaker's body pulled from Muriwai surfThe body of an Auckland man was pulled from rough surf at Muriwai Beach yesterday after he was knocked from his kayak.04 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandBUGGER: Sought after platesA fundraising effort will see rights to the personalised plate BUGGER auctioned off to the highest bidder next month.29 Apr 05:00 PM
SportWonderkid turns surf lifesaving into goldOlivia Corrin was the sensation of the just-held national surf lifesaving championships at her home club Midway where she won 10 gold medals.20 Mar 04:00 PM
SportBeattie completes hat-trick in GisborneMax Beattie claimed his third New Zealand ironman title in familiar style at the national surf lifesaving championships in Gisborne yesterday.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach patrols need rescueAuckland's volunteer surf lifeguards are raising their hands for help - up to eight facilities need improvement over the next decade, says Surf Life Saving Northern Region.08 Mar 04:00 PM
SportSurf Life Saving: Oceans'15 U14 Championships800 kids all aged from 10 - 14 compete in the Oceans '15 competition in Mt Maunganui.Watch27 Feb 09:19 PM
New Zealand'I saw the panic drain from his face'As a stricken surfer clung to a cave roof while being buffeted by huge waves, Tai Kahn leaped from a helicopter into the churning seas to save the teen's life.18 Jan 04:00 PM
SportVeteran keen as ever after half centuryFor more than 50 years, the Eastern Region Surf Lifesaving Championships have been an indelible part of Mark McCarthny's summer.16 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleSly engagement proposal almost sinksMatt Boggs' carefully laid plan to propose to his girlfriend at one of her favourite places in Whangamata nearly sank when his old wave ski started taking on water.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 awesome sporting featsSports fans know about the phenomenal exploits of Brendon McCullum, Lydia Ko and the All Blacks this year. Michael Burgess looks back at 10 other feel-good sports stories that captured the imagination in 2014.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan injured sliding down dunesA man has been airlifted to hospital after hurting his back sliding down sand dunes at a West Auckland beach today.21 Dec 06:16 AM
New ZealandFunding boost for right gearWhen your job description involves saving lives, you need to be well-equipped.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officially end search for JackPolice have now officially ended the search for missing 5-year-old Jack Dixon, who was washed out to sea at Mt Maunganui.10 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandPush to 'bring Jack back'Mt Maunganui surf lifesavers say they will keep looking for Jack Dixon "for as long as it takes" despite no sign of the missing boy for a week.07 Oct 04:00 PM
SportSurf Lifesaving: World-beating lifesavers minnows in funding fightAs outstanding as New Zealand's retention of its crown was at the world surf lifesaving championships in France this week, it's unlikely to significantly alter the sport's place in the country's sporting pecking order.23 Sep 05:00 PM
SportSurf Lifesaving: Team effort retains crownNew Zealand have retained their world surf lifesaving crown in France.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf club fights for new accessThe surf club guarding one of the country's most dangerous rip-torn beaches says it is losing efficiency and members.04 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleMembers' clubsDanielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.30 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSurf crews prepare for Gallipoli raceA surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.24 Apr 03:09 AM
SportSurf racer proves she's a real life saverSurf lifesaving competitor Bronagh Ryan has described the actions of a fellow competitor as "pretty bloody amazing".09 Mar 04:30 PM
SportSurf lifesaving's best compete at OhopeDefending ironman champion Max Beattie faces tough opposition as he looks to claim his third consecutive New Zealand surf lifesaving title in the signature race this weekend in Whakatane.08 Mar 02:46 AM