'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
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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.
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.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
Swimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beach
Surf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.
‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
His kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?
Rescues, drownings and traumatic scenes – keeping swimmers safe not just a day at the beach for lifeguards
Who's looking out for the lifeguards?
Staying safe in the water this summer
GM of Surf Life Saving NZ Northern region Zac Franich gives us his top tips and tricks for staying safe this summer in and around the water. Video / Carson Bluck
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.
Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
Whanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualification
Only 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Fuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spending
Nilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Search continues for person swept off rocks at Piha
The search for a person missing at Piha continues today.
Rookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū Cove
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.