Woman who drowned at West Auckland Beach was newlywed who moved to NZ early this year
Surf life savers urge beachgoers to take extreme care on Auckland's west coast.
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Mother and two children 'lucky' to be rescued at Bethells Beach in fifth serious incident this week
Three swimmers are in Auckland Hospital after getting into trouble at Bethells Beach.
Lifeguards issue warning after two deaths and six people saved
Two dead: Lifeguards plead for more care on the beaches.
Baylys Beach Community Centre construction site broken into
Young apprentices gutted at theft of power tools from Bayly's Beach construction site.
Rock fishermen reminded to wear lifejackets as search continues for missing man
Searchers were now hoping for a 'miracle' as the man remains missing this afternoon.
'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morning
The group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.
'No-one outmuscles the sea': Surf Life Saving campaign targets 'The Rock'
Close to 90 per cent of beach and coastal fatal drownings in the past decade were male.
Real-life emergency interrupts surf life saving training
One teen had a spinal injury, and another had a broken femur.
Nats' Emma Mellow out to replace Nikki Kaye in Auckland Central
Emma Mellow was steeped in politics from a young age thanks to her grandmother.
11-year-old surf lifesaver saves child in creek
Girl aged 11 rescues child from swollen creek, using surf lifesaving training.
Near-drowning at Piha; patient in serious condition
It is unclear whether the person was in the ocean or a pool.
Top surf lifesaver suspended over cannabis test
John Elsmore won't be able to compete until nearly Christmas.
Covid 19 cuts Kiwi beach season short, brings new surf life saving challenges
Preventable drownings are up, but rescues down as Covid-19 ends NZ beach season early.
When the bubble bursts: The dreams of a Kiwi 7yo, 15yo, 26yo, 45yo and 88yo
Eating takeaways, fly fishing and the theatre - Kiwis have had lots of time to daydream.
Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Future lifeguards in the making at Oceans' 20 in Mount Maunganui
Oceans' 20 comp takes over Mount Maunganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waihī Beach tragedy: Searchers refuse to give up on Jaden Chhayrann
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.
School-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to sea
Six people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.
'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scare
As he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.
In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life
The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.
Surf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognised
Because of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.
Search resumes for person missing at Karekare
A man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
One beach, five minutes, six rescues
So far this summer, fewer people have had to be saved by lifeguards.
Local Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swells
Huge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wild surf warning: Cyclone threatens to cause large waves on Monday
Strong rips and big waves are expected for beaches on Monday.
Behind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobs
A 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.
Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
Woman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in rip
Lifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.
'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'
As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.
Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.
Local Focus: Life between the flags
A day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouth
Layton Comp's first rescue, also the first of the year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.