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Revealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfers
NZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.
Woman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beach
Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.
Surf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationally
Gisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.
Response to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praised
A paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Pukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bach
Project to fund final phases of new clubhouse.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
'Truly great Black Fin' Taylor to lead NZ at worlds
'He speaks when it’s needed, and when he speaks, it’s always worth listening to.'
'Go in fearless': Gisborne clubbies ready to take on the world
Midway duo to make Junior Black Fins debuts at world champs.
Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs
Midway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.
World his oyster: Gisborne's Blair off to US on scholarship
Gisborne swimmer and surf lifeguard Angus Blair gets four-year US scholarship.
Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.
New surf lifesaving building gets $1.5m boost
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service is planning to build a $5 million clubhouse.
Surfer wants parking fees at popular beach used to fund lifeguards
A Hot Water Beach surfer says his club deserves a piece of the paid parking pie.
Human remains found at Paekākāriki Surf Club
Police have confirmed there have been two separate discoveries of human remains.
Top Hawke's Bay Surf Life Savers honoured
Incredible achievements across all Surf Life Saving roles were honoured.
Awards of Excellence double to Waikanae surf lifesaver Naden
'She's blue and gold through and through, and we are very lucky to have her.'
Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.
Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.
Lifeguard finalists in Awards of Excellence named
'You should all be proud of the work you have done.'
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'
They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
Whenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the month
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.
Surf lifesavers get set to take on the world
Two Whangamatā lifesavers to join the national team at the world championships in Aussie.
Gisborne surf athletes named in NZ ‘Fins’ teams
Athletes keen to fire as lifesaving federation bids for Olympic Games inclusion.
Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target for clubroom refresh
Construction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.