New ZealandOverworked lifeguards 'limping off beach'Volunteer lifeguards hailed after dozens of surf rescues over the weekend.15 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandRip re-think: What we didn't know about deadly currentsA study at Mt Maunganui beach suggests rip currents are far more complex than we think.14 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of swimmers rescued at Auckland beachesDozens of people were rescued and treated at Auckland's west coast beaches today.13 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandNearly drowned: 'I thought my little girl might be gone'Mother rushes to rescue her 10-year-old daughter from the waves.10 Jan 04:50 AM
LifestyleNorth Mole, Mosquito Point and Bason Botanic Gardens busyFrom Mosquito Point to Bason Botanic Gardens, Whanganui was out in force.02 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandSurf life savers rescue at least 17There has been a spike of rescues at Karioitahi Beach in the south of Auckland.25 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saver Jonathan Webber talks Piha and water safetyPiha Surf Life Saver Jonathan Webber tells how to stay safe in the water this summer. Video / Michael CraigWatch01 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandNavy joins search for missing fishermanA dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it20 Nov 03:57 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Surfs up for little nippers in WhangamataThe surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandWomen's lives changed by helicopter rescuesTwo women have praised the life-saving efforts of Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandEyes in the sky keep surf saferDrones to help Lifesavers at the famously dangerous Muriwai Beach.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Drones on surf patrolDrones are making themselves useful for saving lives.12 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismTourism push has lifeguards on edgeLifeguards warn campaigns to attract visitors to the regions increase the drowning risk.21 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandTrees planted in honour of lifeguardThree pohutukawa on Moturiki Island honour memory of young man swept away last year.05 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguard calls for fulltime serviceIt's only a matter of time before tragedy strikes at Hot Water Beach, says head lifeguard.13 May 10:46 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Tradie shortage in the BayA building jobs drive is underway in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: On the jet boat with rescuersJetboats struggled against the flow of water through Edgecumbe today.06 Apr 09:38 AM
New ZealandBeach drama: Trio save pregnant womanThree good Samaritans have saved a pregnant woman from drowning at Port Waikato.23 Mar 09:00 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel locals stick togetherHauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 06:28 AM
SportMasters Games: Bourneville chases surf boat gloryFormer rugby league international Mark Bourneville will find himself in unfamiliar territory at the World Masters Games.10 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandSharks spotted sunbathing off RuakakaSharks have been caught sun-bathing in the calm tepid waters off Ruakaka - in northern New Zealand.06 Feb 08:08 AM
LifestyleOne Love crowd well behavedCHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra 05 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldJellyfish invasion swamps beachIn just two months almost 23,000 people in this southeast Queensland tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish.01 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandFoxton Beach rescue: 'I was terrified'The teenage lifeguard who saved three young boys from a rip, admits he was terrified someone was about to die.30 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing boatieThe search for a missing boatie on the Kapiti Coast has been suspended.24 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandSearch to resume after boat capsizeThe search for second person, who is still missing after an inflatable boat capsized in a river on the Kapiti Coast, will resume this morning.23 Jan 04:02 PM
LifestyleKFC-scented candle auctioned on Trade Me for charityIt's the candle that smells like chicken. And it's back for a good cause.23 Jan 01:06 AM
EconomyWatch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summerWhat happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandOther emergencies worry surf lifeguardsSurf lifeguards say they're increasingly being asked to respond to emergencies outside their core brief, and warning that it is simply not sustainable.20 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandCop's heroic dash to save drowning groupKaitaia-based Highway Patrol constable Darren Critchley thought his working day was over at four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon but it was only just beginning...19 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for Piha swimmer called offThe man in his mid 20s disappeared near Lion Rock just after 6pm last night.18 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandPiha: One swimmer missing, one treatedConditions were "messy" were two people got into trouble at Piha yesterday, a resident said.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandPair taken to hospital after cliff fall in Port WaikatoTwo men have been taken to hospital after they fell metres off a cliff while mountain biking at Port Waikato.03 Dec 07:34 AM
