Four young men swept out to sea at Bethells Beach - one in critical condition
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBeach
Best Beach 2024: How to nominate your favourite NZ beach
NZ Herald's Best Beach competition is back for 2024 and we need you to tell us your favourite. Here's everything you need to know about how to nominate and then vote for NZ's best beach. Video / Molly Floyd
People swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflow
Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Shark filmed leaping from water at Man O’ War Bay, Waiheke
The sighting comes a week after a shark attack in Southland.
Rescues, drownings and traumatic scenes – keeping swimmers safe not just a day at the beach for lifeguards
Who's looking out for the lifeguards?
More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Diver hospitalised after being ‘pummelled’ by waves at Port Waikato
The diver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
'Fight's over now': Man won't unblock road even if council pays up $200k-plus demand
Eru Smith said he has now given up fighting the council over the use of his land.
‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summer
The Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.
In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
When rock beats paper roads: Iwi leader's beach block ignites legal quandary
The vexed issue of vehicle use on Waimārama Beach hit a roadblock in the past week.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
What to do these summer holidays in Northland
A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.
Whanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualification
Only 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.
'Really good grass': Kiwi mocked by Aussies for claiming NZ is superior
One claim about Aotearoa brought howls of laughter from her Aussie mates.
Noumea lifts swimming ban: Shark nets go up in time for Christmas
The capital of New Caledona has lifted a 7-month swimming ban at the city’s beaches.
This Auckland beach has been named the busiest in Australasia
Summer is coming — so, too, are the crowds
'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safe
A total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?
Hamiltonians split on $1.7m makeover plans for Wellington Street Beach
Storms and river level fluctuations this year have caused the jetty to collapse.
Take a Coromandel holiday approved by science*
*Side effects may include sunburn and ice cream cravings. Always read the label.
Where there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bach
Passing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Auckland woman reveals how she survived North Shore quicksand
It took only one step for this Auckland woman to be in serious trouble.
Auckland woman encounters treacherous quicksand
Vanessa Bray had to react instantly when she stepped into treacherous quicksand on Milford Beach. Video / Vanessa Bray
Tried and tested: Surf trip inspires natural sunscreen brand
She's no longer making sunscreen in her kitchen.
'Fool's paradise': Why residents want vehicles off a famous Kiwi beach
'There’s a culture now ... the noise, the mess - awful, awful, awful.'
Te Pae: Piha surf lifeguard tower a winner
This unusual-looking west coast tower has won a national architecture award. Video / Crosson Architects
For a fuss-free family holiday with teenagers, choose Samoa
Have teenagers, will travel. Choose Samoa for a stress-free holiday .
Where to seek solitude in some of Australia's most remote regions
Australia's Northern Territory blends a serene retreat experience with outdoors adventure.
How to avoid Europe's hordes: Escape to Portugal’s Alentejo region
This is Portugal's best hidden gem, but not for much longer.