New ZealandPolice allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrestThe man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.16 May 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public poolWitnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.11 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular poolPreschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor saysThe move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.09 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandReview under way after preschooler rescued from Auckland poolEmergency services were called to the scene at just past 4pm on Saturday.06 May 09:22 PM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermenOperation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.03 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandStricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau barAnother boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.28 Apr 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandColleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coastHow a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.02 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandFlushed undies cause big stink for Otago councilRepeated blocking of wastewater pump racks up costs for Central Otago District Council.29 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandMissing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonightThe Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.14 Mar 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cyclewayThe site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.12 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard on the hunt for crewHave you got what it takes to be a Coastguard volunteer?06 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Under in 30 seconds': Waiwera pair's 'miracle rescue' from rough seaThe pair, which included an elderly man, were left clinging to their upturned dinghy.04 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKayaker who sank off coast won auction for new one while fighting for survivalArnie Cave spent hours floating in the ocean, watching sunlight disappear.01 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continueNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLife savers prepare for the worst by throwing themselves into a ripReliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity hero resuscitates local lifeguard serviceThe club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.20 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandBeached as bro: skipper runs aground on popular Auckland beachThe owner claims to have driven his vessel into the shallows of the popular white sand east coast beach as a protest against Auckland Council dumping wastewater into the sea. Video / Jason DordayWatch20 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandBiggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount MaunganuiThousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.18 Feb 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New Zealand'Most terrifying thing': Boy breaks neck in 'horrific' diving accidentWhanāu says the keen sailor who dreams of becoming an All Black faces a long recovery.14 Feb 10:03 PM
LifestyleWho is the right person to teach your kids how to swim?Should Kiwi parents employ a professional to teach their kids how to swim?14 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing swimmer at PihaThe 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.11 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandPolice find body in Te Akau, WaikatoFormal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.08 Feb 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Tell us if you've been hurt' - WA regulators seek details of homes with Fletcher pipesThe Australian investigation wants information today.06 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand'They were literally bouncing off the rocks': Young family saved at Napier Port after engine fireHigh winds and rolling conditions made for a daring rescue at Napier Port.04 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teenThe rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandParliament is back, water woes and scam calls | Focus Morning Bulletin January 30, 2024MPs are back with plenty on the to-do list, Wellington's water woes and ANZ’s latest scam warning for customers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch29 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levelsThe hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.22 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandMāori king calls for hope, call for vehicle ban and locals need to be cautiousThe Māori king is urging tangata whenua to have hope in unifying Aotearoa, call for vehicles to be banned on Muriwai Beach, Infrastructure New Zealand says councils need long-term independence and mayor urging for common sense after weekend fires. Video / George Heard / NZHeraldWatch21 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Seized up and started to drown': Man rescued from water in Far NorthA man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.20 Jan 01:24 AM
