New ZealandKiwis test beach duties Baywatch-styleThere was no slow-motion running down a Californian beach for dozens of young Kiwi lifeguards who oversaw up to 10,000 beachgoers each day.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I shouldn't have taken them in there'Three inexperienced surfers are counting their lucky starfish after getting caught in a rip and being sucked out to sea yesterday.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionNick Smith: Pool fencing law boosts safety as well as practicalityCOMMENT: The Govt is revising the 1987 Swimming Pools Act to make it more effective in saving kids and more practical for pool owners and councils.10 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandRecord-breaking season for surf life saversLifeguards made 581 rescues at beaches between Ahipara in the Far North and Raglan in the Waikato this summer.28 Apr 12:34 AM
OpinionJulie Chambers: Pool law changes will see little lives slip awayCOMMENT: The Government is right now in the process of passing the Building (Pools) Amendment Act, writes Julie Chambers.26 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandPetition for 'swimmable' riversEnvironment Minister Nick Smith says he will not commit to making every single waterway in NZ "swimmable" because it would be too complex and costly.29 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandThousands demand swimmable riversJust days after New Zealand's longest river failed a major health check, a grassroots group is petitioning Parliament demanding action.27 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandFound: Hero in the blue singletTony Bedford was at a Coromandel beach on Valentine's Day when he saw someone in trouble in the water.08 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandSafety tips after eighth diver diesPolice are warning divers to exercise extreme caution following the eighth fatal dive accident since Christmas.07 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandSwimming pool law change 'reckless'The proposed weakening of swimming pool fencing law is a "reckless" experiment which will lead to an increase in toddler drownings, say specialists.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning in the Tararua DistrictEmergency services were called to the incident at Akitio, north of Masterton and east of Palmerston North, about 5pm.13 Feb 06:41 AM
WorldWatch: Elderly couple nearly swept out to seaA retired couple were nearly swept out to sea when a rogue wave hit the coastline at Porsguen beach in Portsal, France.Watch10 Feb 03:49 PM
New ZealandBelly up: Water 'sabotage' kills pet fishPunakaiki residents say they want to be told if chlorine is added to their drinking-water supply.10 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandSinging a safety song for summerSinger-songwriter Jamie McDell is fronting a campaign for DHL and Surf Life Saving New Zealand at Piha and Pauanui, her home beach, this month.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand5yo saved: Search for Mission Bay heroThe family of a 5-year-old girl would like to find and thank the man who saved their daughter from drowning at Mission Bay.09 Feb 09:04 AM
New ZealandCleared of wrongdoing over Raglan deathPolice have confirmed they have spoken with a 17-year-old man in relation to a jumping accident yesterday and have cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.08 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandDeadly day: Two drownings, six near-tragediesWater safety experts are begging young men to stop overestimating their abilities or underestimating conditions after a deadly day on New Zealand's waters.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'He tried to do something heroic'Witnesses report a body has been found off the Beach Haven wharf.01 Feb 08:46 PM
New ZealandYoung man injured in jetty diveThe seriously injured man was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.31 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandMan who died while swimming at beach namedHe was Lino Costy Hellesoe, 53, from Red Beach in Auckland.26 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandThe hidden dangers of Kiwi summerHeatwaves can bring more than just discomfort. Here are the risks identified and how to beat them.25 Jan 06:33 PM
New ZealandHeartbreaking decision at beachA Hamilton father has spoken of the choice he had to make when he discovered two people struggling at Hot Water Beach.25 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandJunior lifeguards rescue 3 adults from ripA group of off-duty junior lifeguards rescued three adults caught in a rip at Hot Water Beach. A fourth man died after being pulled in.24 Jan 04:16 PM
New ZealandLifeguard's death rocks family, clubHamish Rieger spent his last lifeguard shift helping a 5-year-old with a blue-bottle jellyfish sting, and helping one of his mates out of the surf.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNear drowning at Piha beachA man in his 30s has been rescued from a near-drowning in Piha this afternoon.24 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandShift over, then teenage lifesaver diesThe Mt Maunganui teenager who drowned after being swept off rocks had just finished his shift as a surf lifeguard.23 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchools strive to save their poolsSchools are turning to fundraising website Givealittle to help keep pools open and Water Safety NZ is concerned about the effect on drowning rates if pools are allowed to close.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung man thought he was going to dieA young Auckland man got caught up in a rip and was dragged 20m out to sea.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeens on inflatable swan rescuedTwo teenage girls had to be rescued from the Manukau Harbour after drifting 1.5km off-shore on an inflatable swan.29 Dec 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful' vigil for drowned teenA candlelight vigil has been held at Castlecliff Beach for teenager Jordan James Marshall who drowned there on Christmas Day.29 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandDrowning victim an experienced diverTamahou Wanoa's whanau have been left wondering what went wrong after he drowned while freediving for kaimoana off the East Cape yesterday.29 Dec 04:07 AM
New ZealandWhat to do if you get caught in a ripLifesavers are urging caution after the drowning toll for the year passed 100 yesterday. Here are some safety tips.28 Dec 09:28 PM
New ZealandJack Martin was an 'awesome kid'The 12-year-old boy who died in a boating accident will leave 'a bloody huge hole in the family' his father says.28 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandCall to ban motorboats from Blue LakeThere has been a call to ban motorboats in Blue Lake following the death of a 12-year-old boy27 Dec 04:52 AM
