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
New Zealand'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.'31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
TravelPay Wave: Hawaiians battling 'commodification' of precious treasureThe project has landed in court following concerns about cultural commodification.29 May 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeksSimon Adams' motivation for hitting the roads is a heartbreaking one.29 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandNews briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up dayCatch up on what's happening.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty nuts': Waves push Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers to their limitsThis photo looks like disaster has struck. But look again.19 Apr 03:38 AM
New ZealandSurf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racingCrews will put their rescue skills to the test.11 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone rescues see Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards honouredHawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.27 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandSurf life-savers get big air at Waipū Cove IRB championshipWaipū Cove hosted the 2023 BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB champs.26 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandWatch: 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."14 Mar 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodiesOtago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in traumaA Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cycloneMany Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath17 Feb 04:00 PM
