New ZealandLifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years.14 Mar 04:00 PM
SportKiwi teenager making waves in AustraliaSacrifices are starting to pay off for Joe Collins.06 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving manThe man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue pleaBen Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark alerts issued for two beaches north of AucklandThree sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.16 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandRashes, bites and stings: Jellyfish or sea lice?Jellyfish or sea lice? What to do and how to spot the difference.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandDon't panic: Surf rescue boss says more sharks - but they're just cruisingPeople should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.10 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandFatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for someThe rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmersKaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.08 Jan 09:29 PM
New ZealandShark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī deathSharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.08 Jan 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingRetail chain receivership: Surf Life Saving NZ misses out on over $40,000Surf Life Saving says the loss does not go "unnoticed".07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRiversdale surf lifeguards recount dramatic rescue after quad bike crashThe rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.05 Jan 06:19 PM
SportWatch: Aussie surf star turns hero in dramatic rescueA pro surfer has turned hero after saving the life of a swimmer in Hawaii.01 Jan 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Maree Mitchell's dramatic rescue Survivor Maree Mitchell and lifeguard Bradley Walters discuss the massive rescue mission off Port Waikato last May. Video / Supplied Watch10 Dec 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Miracle' rescue from icy seaMaree Mitchell shouldn't be here anymore, and she wouldn't be if not for a massive rescue.10 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoat capsizes on Kapiti Coast, rescued occupants 'exhausted'Coastguard, surf lifesaving club, Search & Rescue and rescue chopper crew all notified.05 Dec 08:49 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing fisherman near RaglanPolice officers are searching for a person who fell into the water at Ruapuke Beach.28 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandConfronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.09 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Covid summer: Beach bag essentials and etiquetteOff to the beach for Labour Day? Here's what you need to know for your first Covid summer.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody recovered at Auckland's Muriwai beachA member of the public spotted the body as they walked the nearby Te Henga Track.11 Oct 07:36 AM
New ZealandWoman who drowned at West Auckland Beach was newlywed who moved to NZ early this yearSurf life savers urge beachgoers to take extreme care on Auckland's west coast.10 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandMother and two children 'lucky' to be rescued at Bethells Beach in fifth serious incident this weekThree swimmers are in Auckland Hospital after getting into trouble at Bethells Beach.09 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after two deaths and six people savedTwo dead: Lifeguards plead for more care on the beaches.09 Oct 12:36 AM
CrimeBaylys Beach Community Centre construction site broken intoYoung apprentices gutted at theft of power tools from Bayly's Beach construction site.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRock fishermen reminded to wear lifejackets as search continues for missing manSearchers were now hoping for a 'miracle' as the man remains missing this afternoon.06 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morningThe group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No-one outmuscles the sea': Surf Life Saving campaign targets 'The Rock'Close to 90 per cent of beach and coastal fatal drownings in the past decade were male.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal-life emergency interrupts surf life saving trainingOne teen had a spinal injury, and another had a broken femur.22 Sep 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNats' Emma Mellow out to replace Nikki Kaye in Auckland CentralEmma Mellow was steeped in politics from a young age thanks to her grandmother.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand11-year-old surf lifesaver saves child in creekGirl aged 11 rescues child from swollen creek, using surf lifesaving training.10 Sep 08:25 AM
New ZealandNear-drowning at Piha; patient in serious conditionIt is unclear whether the person was in the ocean or a pool.29 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandTop surf lifesaver suspended over cannabis testJohn Elsmore won't be able to compete until nearly Christmas.03 Aug 11:10 PM
