Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana brings rare swell to Broome’s wave-starved surfers
Dozens of surfers have relished the opportunity of rare waves off Western Australia’s far north, with ex-Tropical Cyclone…
Raglan to host World Surf League Tour event
“This is an incredible opportunity for surfing in New Zealand. Fans will be able to watch the world’s…
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…
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…
Eastern beaches surf rescues outside flags rise again, sparking safety warning
Mount Maunganui still bumpy but safer At Mount Maunganui, New Year’s Day conditions won’t be perfect, with bumpy…
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…
Super Smash returns for a massive Kiwi summer
It will be a summer of high-energy cricket, holiday crowds and “6s for surf” as the 2025–2026 Super…
Boutique Mangawhai Chalets offers refreshed stay close to cafés and coast
Mangawhai Chalets in Mangawhai Heads. Photo / Supplied First Impressions The first thing we notice after pulling up…
Watch: Hawke’s Bay drone pilot and daredevil pull off New Zealand-first drone surf
According to the DJI website, the FlyCart 30 weighs 65kg with two batteries and has a max horizontal…
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…