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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.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
'Game-changer': How women coaches are being empowered
Hear how coaches transformed after going through the Te Hāpaitanga coaching programme.
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
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."
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.