'That dreadful day': How the death of a dad who saved his daughter may save more lives
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Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
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Cyclone rescues see Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards honoured
Hawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.
Surf life-savers get big air at Waipū Cove IRB championship
Waipū Cove hosted the 2023 BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB champs.
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“While it is a huge tragedy, it is a miracle the loss wasn’t much greater."
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A Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.
Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Christchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heat
City swelters under 30C for third straight day.
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Lifeguard reflects on season, emphasises key safety messages
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Piha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolled
The two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.
Plans for more surf patrols, extended hours and season at Auckland beaches
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Surf Lifesaving seeking $455,000 from Auckland Council
Six people have drowned in the Auckland region since last Friday.
‘We need to get out of the water now’: Witnesses describe rough waves ahead of weekend drowning
Dramatic rescue attempt witnessed by crowded beach after man pulled from water.
'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to Covid
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swim
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
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Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.
Four leave hospital after Raglan group rescue - 3 pulled from water unconscious
Emergency services responded to the incident near Marine Parade.
Seven rescues in a week leave Hawke’s Bay lifesavers wary of New Year beach swim rush
So far the shift from Marine Parade to Ahuriri is paying off.
'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbs
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'Hectic’ conditions prompt warning for Mount beachgoers
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