New Zealand'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to CovidTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 06:14 PM
New Zealand‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swimTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 05:54 AM
New ZealandRaglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on waterGroups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.21 Jan 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip''I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'20 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescuesThe search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.19 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one dayBay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.29 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour leave hospital after Raglan group rescue - 3 pulled from water unconsciousEmergency services responded to the incident near Marine Parade.29 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandSeven rescues in a week leave Hawke’s Bay lifesavers wary of New Year beach swim rushSo far the shift from Marine Parade to Ahuriri is paying off.29 Dec 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbsWhether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Hectic’ conditions prompt warning for Mount beachgoersLifeguards in Mount Maunganui have been inundated with people needing rescue.27 Dec 05:52 PM
New ZealandFisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming thereMarine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.24 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandShark attack victim's final moments revealedCoroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.15 Nov 08:54 PM
TravelEpic, secret Aussie wave pool confirms public openingIt’s hosted champion surfers, and Hemsworths behind closed doors, the pool is now public.14 Nov 08:40 PM
New Zealand17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beachShe called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.03 Nov 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from wavesYoung surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguard and friends save man's life at Kai Iwi LakesA man in trouble in the water was dragged out and given CPR at Kai Iwi Lakes.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be fundedThe Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.14 Oct 03:33 AM
LifestyleOfficial opening for new Karekare Surf ClubOpgraded Karekare Surf Club facilities officially opened.25 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandFisherman missing after being swept off rocksFamily and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.04 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandUretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spotReport highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocksThe man needed to be resuscitated twice.23 May 01:58 AM
New Zealand'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jumpAngry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companiesBig Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'17 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiverCeremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.16 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandSurfers' heroic effort to save knocked-out skydiver 1km out to sea at night on jetskiSteve Morpeth and Dylan Wallis tried to save a skydiver who landed out to sea at Muriwai.11 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandAfter-hours rescue: Children lucky to be saved by lifeguards, surferTwo children were later transported to hospital.07 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandPerson infected with Covid-19 rescued from surfThe infected swimmer unnecessarily put the lifeguards at risk.27 Feb 11:57 PM
WorldSydney shark attack victim hoped soon to be marriedThe 35-year-old man killed by a shark at a Sydney beach loved the water and wildlife.17 Feb 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Incredible story of survival': Swimmer's brush with death, out-of-body experienceThe 21-year-old was swimming alone at Omanu Beach when he had a seizure and passed out.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings riseMore than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami and cyclone aftermath: Warning in place to stay off beaches until Wednesday in Hawke's BayDouble trouble: Eruption tsunami and cyclone lead to warning in Hawke's Bay.15 Jan 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10,000 people a day on coastline, lifeguards say holiday toll 'horrifying'A man also died after getting into difficulty in the water at Mount Maunganui yesterday.06 Jan 05:00 PM
