Swimmer suffers heart attack off Maraetai Beach - why the symptoms shocked her
“Women are more likely to have atypical symptoms, such as just feeling dreadful fatigue."
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Golf tournament helps raise money for surf lifesaving rescue gear
“It’s a massive event that we’ve put on.”
Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
The rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service
Life savers prepare for the worst by throwing themselves into a rip
Reliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui
Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.
Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
Whangamatā lifeguards make a splash on the national stage
The lifeguard team has been recognised in the New Zealand Rescue of the Month Awards.
'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll
With a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.
37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf
'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.
Wonderful waves, sterling sun makes for IRB success at Waipū
The right amount of waves and sun led to a successful weekend for the IRB champs.
Swimmers plucked from Kai Iwi Beach by rescue boat
“The information we had to go on was someone had entered the water and not come out.”
Sea lions invade regional surf lifesaving tent for siesta in Dunedin
The pair of sea lions decided they wanted to semi-participate in the carnival proceedings.
'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
Editorial: Why it's time to ban cars from Muriwai Beach
A blanket ban was once considered - before Super City amalgamation.
'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in rip
The rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".
'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings child
The Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.
Surf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levels
The hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.
Raglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help man
A group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Northland movement inspires rescue equipment on beaches across country
The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.
Large swell warning for North Island's east coast
Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
'Waves were smashing me': Wife and mother of drowning victims wants better beach warnings
One year ago Donna Cruickshank lost a son and husband to the sea.
Three after-hours rescues in one day sparks surf lifesaving rethink
'People need to know their limits. If they are unsure, only go up to knee-depth.'
Man drowns at popular Northland beach
The man was reportedly pulled unconscious from the water.
When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Person rescued 200m off Otago beach in busy weekend for lifeguards
22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
Search continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.
One person dies after water-related incident at Bethells Beach
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.