New ZealandFour young men swept out to sea at Bethells Beach - one in critical conditionFour people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.01 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandCoastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new reportSurf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.28 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandSwimmer rescued by training surf lifeguardsA swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.27 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandSwimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beachSurf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.26 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington HarbourHis kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?25 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandRescues, drownings and traumatic scenes – keeping swimmers safe not just a day at the beach for lifeguardsWho's looking out for the lifeguards?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaying safe in the water this summerGM 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 BluckWatch25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warningThe man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.18 Dec 08:03 AM
New ZealandBoogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues twoHundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.18 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandWhanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualificationOnly 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew bright red radios donated to rescuersPelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.07 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandFuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spendingNilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.20 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summerOPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Construction'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture awardIt's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.16 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for person swept off rocks at PihaThe search for a person missing at Piha continues today.16 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandRookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū CoveThe teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.14 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandPolice release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayakerThe woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.27 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandFisherman washed off rocks by 2m waves at Auckland beachThe police Eagle helicopter spotted the victim and guided lifesavers around the rocks.24 Oct 12:16 AM
New ZealandNews in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crashCatch up on new from around the region.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Whanganui lifeguards challenged day and night at campIncluded in the camp's activities were team-building exercises and midnight runs.13 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandTrophy win makes waves in Whanganui life-savingThe club also came away from a pool rescue competition with a raft of medals.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Bryant named coach of the year at SLSNZ awardsBryant was described as “an ardent supporter of clubs across the country".24 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandProposed new surf clubhouse reaches major milestoneSome Kāpiti info of note.08 Sep 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beachThe club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.27 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandWave of awards for Northland lifeguardsAwards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandBody of man found after search off Hawke’s Bay coastEmergency services have gathered at the southern end of Whirinaki Beach Road.22 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic seasonWater Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.26 Jun 12:51 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gearLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.25 Jun 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s surf life saving heroes recognisedSurf Life Saving New Zealand Hawke’s Bay has announced the Awards of Excellence winners.20 Jun 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summerThey save us. Can we save them?10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockbackA funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf club stalwart surprised and humbled by awardPeter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.04 Jun 05:00 PM
