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Young Whanganui lifeguards challenged day and night at camp
Included in the camp's activities were team-building exercises and midnight runs.
Trophy win makes waves in Whanganui life-saving
The club also came away from a pool rescue competition with a raft of medals.
John Bryant named coach of the year at SLSNZ awards
Bryant was described as “an ardent supporter of clubs across the country".
'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beach
The club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.
Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards
Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Body of man found after search off Hawke’s Bay coast
Emergency services have gathered at the southern end of Whirinaki Beach Road.
Breaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic season
Water Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.
Surf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gear
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.
'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."
Hawke’s Bay’s surf life saving heroes recognised
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Hawke’s Bay has announced the Awards of Excellence winners.
Surf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summer
They save us. Can we save them?
Surf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockback
A funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.
Surf club stalwart surprised and humbled by award
Peter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.
'That dreadful day': How the death of a dad who saved his daughter may save more lives
'His death has made, and will continue to make, a big difference in the lives of others.'
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Pay Wave: Hawaiians battling 'commodification' of precious treasure
The project has landed in court following concerns about cultural commodification.
'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeks
Simon Adams' motivation for hitting the roads is a heartbreaking one.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
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'Pretty nuts': Waves push Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers to their limits
This photo looks like disaster has struck. But look again.
Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
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.
Watch: The Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards who rescued about 250 people at the height of the floods
“While it is a huge tragedy, it is a miracle the loss wasn’t much greater."
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
Storm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in trauma
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.
‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018
Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.
Watch: How to stay safe in the water
Matt Williams Surf Life Saving Northern Region CEO talks water safety and his top tips for keeping out of trouble. Video / NZ Herald