New ZealandMan resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in CoromandelParamedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.05 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandTwo serious water incidents in an hour on Coromandel PeninsulaEmergency services called to Waihī and Hahei this afternoon.03 Jan 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expectedHawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough18 Dec 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidentsThe callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.23 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandMass Muriwai rescue: 13 swimmers brought back to shore as rips catch out swimmers at northern beachesTwo mass rescues have taken place at northern beaches, Waikato River rescues also needed.20 Nov 07:11 PM
New Zealand'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental healthFormer and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It could have been a multiple tragedy' - boogie-board hero who saved boy"You've got to realise the sea doesn't have feelings - it doesn't care about you."27 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandManukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties thanked for 'heroic actions'Boaties and emergency services have been thanked for recovering bodies of three men.17 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandLucky escape: Fisherman saved after being swept off the rocksLucky escape for a man who was fishing on the rocks and swept off into two-metre waves.08 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandTales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at seaRob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.01 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandSurf life saver says 'no stone unturned' in search for missing Phillips familyPolice announced yesterday the search for the Phillips family would be suspended.25 Sep 12:47 AM
New Zealand'An arduous search': Items pulled from water not linked to missing familyPolice say no items of significance have been located.17 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Still no sign': Missing family's search now focuses on coastlineSearchers are focusing on the Marokopa coastline in the mission to find the four missing.16 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandHeroic actions: Lifeguards who saved new dad honoured for braveryLifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.17 Jul 10:00 AM
New ZealandWindsurfers rescued after being swept 2km offshore in TaranakiThe pair got caught in rough waters on Sunday.28 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandFishing trip takes terrifying turn after shark gashes IRBThe inflatable boat instantly started sinking and three people had to be rescued.13 Jun 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLifeguards cop abuse from beachgoers at Mount MaunganuiSea swells had made the Mauao base track dangerous.24 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentSurf's up: before-and-after life saving club upgradeRusting, rotting clubroom replaced by new fit-for-purpose premises.22 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandSearch called off after surfer reported missing now believed to be safeThe search was put on hold at 6.25 as all surfers were accounted for.25 Apr 06:16 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Piha fishermanThe man who fell into the water while fishing at Piha yesterday is still unaccounted for.20 Apr 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandLack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coronerCouncil cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach05 Apr 11:39 PM
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
