New Zealand16 rescued from water on New Year’s Day as most dangerous month beginsSurf Life Saving teams worked nearly 5100 hours over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.02 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandA fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warningThe deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bayA rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday. 31 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandBad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnVHolidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.27 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandPaid surf lifeguards are on the jobThe paid surf lifeguards have begun work protecting three city beaches Monday to Friday.17 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandSurfer dies in Raglan despite CPR efforts by lifeguardsEmergency services were called to the scene around 2.25pm.11 Dec 08:16 AM
New ZealandSuccess at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesaversMidway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.10 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandWould be dead today: 11yo owes his life to off-duty lifeguards in dramatic rescueLifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in ripOne is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.06 Dec 07:44 AM
New ZealandGisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā ClassicWorld champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.05 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandSwimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beachPiha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.02 Dec 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDesigner Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha houseUnorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underwayTwenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.29 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung lifeguards grind it out in GizzyThe Gizzy Grinder put 55 young surf lifesaving athletes to the test.27 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen riverJordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandRevealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfersNZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.17 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beachRescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.12 Nov 08:19 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beachThe swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.09 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescueReal-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandQuality over quantity as Wainui top junior standings at SLSNZ pool rescue champsRecords broken by rising Gisborne clubbies and an old hand at nationals.09 Oct 02:15 AM
New Zealand'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWindows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving ClubVandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationallyGisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandResponse to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praisedA paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.17 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandPukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bachProject to fund final phases of new clubhouse.11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Truly great Black Fin' Taylor to lead NZ at worlds'He speaks when it’s needed, and when he speaks, it’s always worth listening to.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Go in fearless': Gisborne clubbies ready to take on the worldMidway duo to make Junior Black Fins debuts at world champs.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champsMidway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld his oyster: Gisborne's Blair off to US on scholarshipGisborne swimmer and surf lifeguard Angus Blair gets four-year US scholarship.15 Aug 05:00 PM
