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
New ZealandCovid 19 cuts Kiwi beach season short, brings new surf life saving challengesPreventable drownings are up, but rescues down as Covid-19 ends NZ beach season early.24 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandWhen the bubble bursts: The dreams of a Kiwi 7yo, 15yo, 26yo, 45yo and 88yoEating takeaways, fly fishing and the theatre - Kiwis have had lots of time to daydream.20 Apr 05:17 PM
KahuAttempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at WaipūIt is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.10 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Future lifeguards in the making at Oceans' 20 in Mount MaunganuiOceans' 20 comp takes over Mount Maunganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach tragedy: Searchers refuse to give up on Jaden ChhayrannJaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to seaSix people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scareAs he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.07 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's lifeThe man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.29 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognisedBecause of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.28 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person missing at KarekareA man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.27 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
