New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker now focused on body recoveryThe kayaker was checking fishing nets on Lake Ellesmere when he went missing.13 Jan 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Stronger rips, bigger waves': Cyclone could make popular beaches dangerous this weekendThe offshore storms could also bring dangerous conditions for swimmers.13 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: Hero dad who died saving child couldn't swimValeliano Mita rushed to his son's rescue in the harbour on Saturday.13 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandThree children swept out to sea at Pātea beachA nearby swimmer saved two of the children.12 Jan 03:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life between the flagsA day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSix drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."07 Jan 04:43 PM
New ZealandA naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug meFreezing, exhausted and having accepted death. The look on his face is one I won't forget.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne RiverPeople were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.07 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandYouth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was savingWoman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildren saved from potentially 'deadly' lakeLake Rotorua is unpredictable and potentially deadly, warn long-term visitors.02 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandHomunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chopThere was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.02 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identifiedThree serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.01 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: After 2 deaths on Christmas Day alone, Surf Life Saving club captain Max Jones gives his advice for staying safe in the water this summerSurf Life Saving club captain Max Jones gives his advice for staying safe in the water this summer. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Dec 08:28 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: With NZ’s drowning rates one of the worst in the world, 60-year Surf Life Saving veteran Gary Gottlieb tells us his experience, and why Surf Lifeguards need our help tooFocus Live: With NZ’s drowning rates one of the worst in the world, 60-year Surf Life Saving veteran Gary Gottlieb tells us his experience, and why Surf Lifeguards need our help too.Watch31 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The real cost of saving lives at NZ's beachesLifeguards pay membership fees and for their own uniforms so they can save lives30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is stronger than a rip': How to spot one and what to doAnd what to do when you get stuck.30 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandBeach rescue terror: 'I was screaming... I nearly died'Renae Samson and her partner nearly drowned after ignoring warnings from lifeguards.29 Dec 11:58 PM
New Zealand10 things that could save your life at the beach this summer16 people died at the beach last summer, some of whom ignored basic safety rules.29 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'I started to freak out': What happens when you're caught in a ripAnother couple of minutes after trio caught in a rip may not have survived.29 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'In less than 10 minutes he would have drowned'Lifeguard Jimmy Kendrick speaks of saving three lives in one rescue in West Auckland.29 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandFour saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."29 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandWhy do so many people die at our beaches?People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'Tragedy played out over VHF radio.28 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandBetween The Flags: Draevyn Joyce plucked from the wavesFocus: 12-year-old Draevyn Joyce, who cannot swim, is lucky to be alive after two strangers rescued him after he was swept out to sea at Himitangi Beach. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'Chaz Gibbons-Campbell desperately searched underwater for girl he was trying to save.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt costs a young lifeguard $50 each time she goes on weekend patrolLifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summerIt's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler dies in hospital on Christmas EveThe 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.27 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandBeachgoers persistently putting themselves in danger, say surf lifesaversA dozen people were rescued or helped around Auckland and Northland yesterday.27 Dec 12:29 AM
