Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
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Life savers prepare for the worst by throwing themselves into a rip
Reliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Beached as bro: skipper runs aground on popular Auckland beach
The owner claims to have driven his vessel into the shallows of the popular white sand east coast beach as a protest against Auckland Council dumping wastewater into the sea. Video / Jason Dorday
Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui
Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.
'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changes
Peter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.
'Most terrifying thing': Boy breaks neck in 'horrific' diving accident
Whanāu says the keen sailor who dreams of becoming an All Black faces a long recovery.
Who is the right person to teach your kids how to swim?
Should Kiwi parents employ a professional to teach their kids how to swim?
Search resumes for missing swimmer at Piha
The 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.
'Tell us if you've been hurt' - WA regulators seek details of homes with Fletcher pipes
The Australian investigation wants information today.
'They were literally bouncing off the rocks': Young family saved at Napier Port after engine fire
High winds and rolling conditions made for a daring rescue at Napier Port.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Parliament is back, water woes and scam calls | Focus Morning Bulletin January 30, 2024
MPs are back with plenty on the to-do list, Wellington's water woes and ANZ’s latest scam warning for customers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Surf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levels
The hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.
Māori king calls for hope, call for vehicle ban and locals need to be cautious
The Māori king is urging tangata whenua to have hope in unifying Aotearoa, call for vehicles to be banned on Muriwai Beach, Infrastructure New Zealand says councils need long-term independence and mayor urging for common sense after weekend fires. Video / George Heard / NZHerald
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
'Seized up and started to drown': Man rescued from water in Far North
A man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.
Northland movement inspires rescue equipment on beaches across country
The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.
Mum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
'She was purple': Teenagers happy to help rescue diver at Pātaua
A young couple were among those who helped rescue diver Potoz Morunga Rudolph.
Parking 'nightmare': Congestion to remain at 'hidden gem' waterfall
Maraetōtara Falls is a rarity with other waterfalls closed.
Rain makes Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming — again
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at Pātaua
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Person rescued 200m off Otago beach in busy weekend for lifeguards
22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.