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.”…
Man dies at Mount Maunganui beach
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Council warns $333,000 fines and increased ‘patrols’ after woman caught in illegal beach act
As the weather warms, beaches across the country are serving an important purpose as thousands of animals come…
Death at Takapuna Beach: Bystander says wrong defibrillator code cost vital seconds
A woman who was part of the rescue effort told the Herald she was given an incorrect access…
Teenager praised for rescue effort as man dies at Takapuna Beach
It is also understood the back-up code for the defibrillator also failed during the urgent rescue response. Hato…
Helicopter crashes near Mākara Beach, pilot airlifted to Wellington Hospital
In response, the LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene with medical staff onboard, arriving at…
One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls on Tokerau Beach, Far North
The Herald reported last night one of those involved was left trapped under the 4WD after the crash.…
Helicopter winches three to safety after Whiritoa Beach rescue
Three people had to be winched to safety at Whiritoa Beach this morning after getting caught out by…
Far North woman saves toddler with CPR at Cable Bay beach
“The boy wasn’t breathing,” she said. The woman started CPR and the toddler eventually started to breathe again.…
Witnesses begin giving evidence in trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in Far North Queensland
Warning: This story contains descriptions some may find distressing. Toyah Cordingley’s then-boyfriend has been cross-examined about his recollection…
Ocean Beach incident: Hastings police step up patrols after naked man performs indecent act
The woman said police who arrived at the scene initially told her they could not arrest the man…