Tauranga and Raglan beaches busy, surf lifeguards make weekend rescues
In a second rescue, lifeguards providing water safety at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half Ironman responded to…
Tairua lifeguards save three swimmers in after-hours beach rescue
“Paid lifeguards from Tairua Beach immediately responded with rescue tubes and fins and were supported by a rescue…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Eastern region surf lifeguards report five-fold rise in rescues, urge safer swimming
The spokeswoman said there were seven further rescues today as of 3pm, including four swimmers who got into…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
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…
Multiple rescues at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā prompt safety warning
Gibbons-Campbell described most as “textbook rescues.” “They were mainly tube rescues, with lifeguards going out and helping them…
Multiple rescues at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā prompt safety warning
Gibbons-Campbell described most as “textbook rescues.” “They were mainly tube rescues, with lifeguards going out and helping them…
Public and lifeguards join forces in two rescues
Surf Life Saving NZ lifeguards. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson. The man made the wise decision to return to…
Off-duty lifeguards rescue swimmer in serious condition at Piha Beach
Samuel Sherry Journalist·NZ Herald· 25 Oct, 2025 06:38 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Child pulled from Baywave wave pool rushed to hospital in critical condition
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said the ambulance was called at 2.10pm and took a patient in…