Investigation into water death of boy, 5, at Westshore Beach: ‘Everything points to it being an absolute accident’
“I would like to acknowledge and thank the emergency services and lead agencies for their efforts in responding…
Orca spotted at Pāpāmoa Beach while New Zealand swimmer Jono Ridler attempts world record
Ridler is attempting to swim the entire eastern coastline of the North Island in a collaboration with Live…
Pāpāmoa longboarding festival: Surfing NZ event, dates and safety tips
“Pāpāmoa Beach is a beautiful spot, and for many people this will be the ideal way to spend…
Pāpāmoa longboarding festival: Surfing NZ event, dates and safety tips
“Pāpāmoa Beach is a beautiful spot, and for many people this will be the ideal way to spend…
Tararu Beach incident: One dead, one injured after boat capsizes off Thames beach
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragic incident.” Coastguard’s Richardson Rescue vessel later…
Body found at Napier beach after late-night search
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Teen, 13, makes harrowing swim through shark-frequented WA waters to save family swept out to sea
“I just said ‘all right, not today, not today, not today’,” the boy told Sky News. “I do…
Monster fun Snells Beach: 7yo boy left hanging from ankle at indoor playground
Monster Fun has since defended the safety of the equipment in an online statement. What happened? The father…
Snells Beach School vandalism: Classrooms, devices and windows damaged
Ramel said police have identified those involved. “They were local teenagers … I can confirm that they have…
Army bomb squad called to Auckland beach after dangerous device spotted in water
Members of the NZDF responded to the scene, at Okoromai Bay, on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, in Auckland early…
Beach carpark and campsite near Whanganui closed over erosion fears
Council chief infrastructure officer Lance Kennedy told the Chronicle in 2023 that the entire coastline – both cliffs…
After a horror week of shark attacks, how do we sift facts from fear?
As a devoted ocean swimmer, I’ve learned to accept the risk of exploring an ocean that is not…