One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Sydney sisters with ultra-rare condition dream of first summer safely outdoors
“It’s sad and confronting,” their mother Yvette Walker told news.com.au during an emotional interview. “No amount of UV…
Biotoxin shellfish warning issued for BoP coast
“Generally, the more algae there are in the water, the more toxic the shellfish get,” he said. Symptoms…
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Semisi Kalu drowns saving sons during Tonga beach holiday
“I got the call from Alexandria’s mum [Trish], who was crying on the phone,” Wolfgramm told the Herald.…
Man died at Auckland’s Ōmaha Beach after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot
“In accordance with the wishes of Younchang’s family, a lesser, rather than a full, post-mortem examination of Younchang’s…
Pāpāmoa water rescue: Wellington dad’s quick action saves swimmer from rip
Holland saw a man in the water waving frantically for help. Realising the woman he’d been trying to…
Mount Maunganui rāhui in place for one week following man’s death
It extends from the ocean opposite Clyde St on the western side through to the ocean opposite the…
Police to review GoPro footage before horror fatal shark attack at NSW beach
The man was flown in a Westpac rescue helicopter to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. The…
Auckland mum grateful after son’s dramatic late-night Piha Beach water rescue
Price said her son’s two friends had been teaching him some surfing skills when the water began to…
Man dies after being pulled from water, rāhui in place
Surf Lifesaving NZ (SLSNZ) Eastern region lifesaving manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell said an off-duty Mount Maunganui lifeguard came across…
Hypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland’s Piha Beach
“Just after 9pm ,and in complete darkness, Eagle located a person around 1.5 kilometres offshore waving for assistance.”…