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'He saved her life and sacrificed his own'

Man who died saving his young niece from drowning at a South Taranaki beach yesterday has been named by police.

Coast Guard flat out, no matter the weather

The Hauraki Gulf is at its most alluring - glassy calm and sparkling blue in the sunlight - and thousands of Aucklanders in small boats hover above the fishing reefs.

Body of man who walked fully clothed into sea washes ashore

Wayne August appeared to be drunk when he walked into the surf at New Brighton beach wearing long pants and a T-shirt.

'R.I.P ma bra' - Tears after beach tragedy

The discovery of Jarod Lineses three kilometres north of Hukatere brings to end a five-day vigil by his family after he was dragged out to sea.

Watch out - summer fun has deadly traps

Warning after 'great white shark' hooked

A shark hooked by a fisherman that "tail-walked" before breaking free may well have been a great white, a passing charter skipper says.

Family continues vigil for missing teen

Surfer sees great white take friend

A former South Auckland man has described watching his friend escape from the jaws of a great white shark while surfing in California.

'You don't think about your emotions'

Family tells how their holiday sightseeing trip turned into rescue operation after spotting stricken men in the water: "You just think about trying to find the next person."

How to stay safe during summer

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) says people should keep in mind a few safety tips to ensure they and their families get through the summer injury-free.

Body found near Kawau Island identified as missing fisherman

Search continues for missing fisherman

The search for a Warkworth fisherman who has been missing for more than a week is continuing.

Survivor laments the losses

Long weekend push for life jackets

Maritime safety agencies and police will be out in force at launching ramps and jetties over Labour weekend to explain Auckland Council's new rules on wearing life jackets in small boats.

Statues get behind boat safety week

Safer Boating Week off to rough start

As inaugural Safer Boating Week kicks off, boaties are being reminded how quickly things could go wrong.

Heartfelt tributes as the wait continues

Ramp etiquette to float boats

As thousands of Kiwis prepare their boats to make a splash over summer, fishing expert Nicky Sinden has urged boaties to ensure their journeys don't sink before their vessels even hit the water.