New ZealandFlags signal start of summerSurf lifesaving clubs up and down the country are preparing for the first day of the season patrolling New Zealand beaches.25 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesavers to launch summer patrolsSurf lifesavers are launching their summer patrols over Labour Weekend, but a mixed bag of weather could deter some would-be beachgoers from taking a splash.23 Oct 06:28 AM
New ZealandFormer lifeguard: 'I had to help'A former surf lifeguard who stripped down to his boxers to rescue a drowning man is among a handful of Wellingtonians whose bravery was recognised tonight.04 Sep 07:52 AM
New ZealandLifeguards say no to hero prizeEfforts in one of the year's most harrowing rescue bids went unmentioned at last night's surf life-saving awards because those involved in the fatal Muriwai shark attack refused to have their names put forward.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSunny summer sees record rescuesOne of the sunniest summers in more than 50 years saw almost 600 extra people rescued from NZ beaches during the patrol season compared to the year before.10 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandLifeguards' season extendedLifeguards were supposed to finish up on Northland's patrolled surf beaches yesterday, but the long summer has seen Ruakaka volunteers staying on for next weekend as well.02 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandLifeguard slams ill-prepared fishermenLifeguards are frustrated at the lack of preparedness shown by 10 Korean fishermen who needed rescuing from a precarious position on a rock in Port Waikato.31 Mar 05:00 PM
SportSights and sounds: NZ Surf Life Saving champsIt's the biggest and most prestigious event on the New Zealand surf lifesaving calendar and this year, the carnival came to a sun and swell-drenched Mount Maunganui. Music: "Follow the Sun" by Xavier Rudd (xavierrudd.com) Additional GoPro footage courtesy of Mark Bourneville/Piha SLSC. courtesy Dscribe Journalism.Watch18 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandHorror of shark attack replays at night for teen witnessThe nights are the worst for George Maoate, the 14-year-old who was surfing next to Adam Strange when the popular Muriwai local was fatally attacked by three sharks.12 Mar 11:52 PM
SportSurf lifesaving: Olympic champion captures national titleOlympic champion Lisa Carrington picked up another national title on an extraordinary first day of the New Zealand surf lifesaving championships in Mt Maunganui.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen in daring surf rescueWhen a scared child sought help for a man drowning at Omanu Beach, teens Josh Jarvis and Fletcher Swan called on all their lifesaving skills to haul the man to safety.13 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandRookie lifeguard hailed a heroA 14-year-old rookie lifeguard has been hailed a hero after racing into the see to help three men and a child stuck in a rip.30 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPaid lifeguard services wind downPaid regional lifeguards who started patrolling five Northland beaches on December 24 will stop working at Whangarei Heads, Ruakaka and Baylys Beach today.03 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandHero cop rescues boysA police office's dramatic rescue of two boys and a man stuck in a rip at a Bay of Plenty beach is a reminder for water users to be aware of the dangers, police say.03 Jan 06:36 AM
New ZealandYoung lifeguard achieves highest markMount Maunganui lifeguard Callum Knox has achieved the highest award for surf lifeguards in New Zealand - with top marks.19 Dec 06:05 AM
