Two children were in difficulty in the water at Rothesay Bay on the North Shore.

The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off

Near-tragedy "wasn't the father-son bonding day I was hoping for," Josh Jamieson says.

Father and four children spent 35 minutes in the water awaiting rescue.

The group were saved from the middle of Whangape Harbour.

"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."

Rescuers remind people to swim between the flags.

Paramedics were called to an incident at a beach in Pātaua, Northland, this afternoon.

A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.

Surf Life Saving Northern region is calling for better funding to allow it to grow.

Head lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.

A young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.

EDITORIAL: Many of us cannot swim in moving water as well as we think we could.

At least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.

Family "so humbled" by all the love and support they have received.

The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."

EDITORIAL: Look after each other on our roads and at our beaches while enjoying summer.

Ben Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.

Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.

Missing Te Awamutu teen Jack Macnicol was adored by all his friends and family.

Friends and family are still holding hope for the missing Te Awamutu teen swept off rocks.

Emergency services are attending an incident at Mahia Boating Club.

Surge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.

Snorkeller airlifted to hospital after incident near Goat Island, north of Auckland.

Firefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.

The 18-month-old bub had escaped from his parents' nearby tent.

The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.

The coroner says he will consider recommending to lower the limit to 50km/h.

The company pleaded guilty to making unsubstantiated claims.