New ZealandFocus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau RiverFocus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James AllanWatch26 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandA tragedy is avoided on Auckland's North ShoreA prepared kayaker and a successful rescue effort meant tragedy was avoided in the water off Browns Bay on Sunday. Video / PoliceWatch26 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJetboat crashes on Kawarau River near QueenstownThere are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.25 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandFour children among those saved in Northland boat rescueTwo paddle boarders raced over to the sinking boat with spare life jackets.21 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandLocals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in NorthlandLocals led the rescue operation.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandMassive waves and baking hot weather on the wayBlistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.19 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandGust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbourOfficially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.18 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandBehind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobsA 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWoman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in ripLifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.15 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandFrom ill-fated waterfall leap to pro bodybuildingEphraim Gudjeon went from cracked vertebra to cracking professional bodybuilding's ranks.15 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclone expected to hit parts of Fiji and TongaA tropical cyclone is heading towards Fiji and Tonga and may impact NZ beaches next week.14 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandOne dead after water incident at Oakura BeachThey were pulled from the water this evening.13 Jan 09:53 AM
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
