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The hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.
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The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
A man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.
The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
A young couple were among those who helped rescue diver Potoz Morunga Rudolph.
Maraetōtara Falls is a rarity with other waterfalls closed.
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
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22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
Water Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.
Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.
The divers had been experiencing their 101st dive together.
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
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Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
The family had been holidaying on their yacht in the harbour when they heard screams.
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Artificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.