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‘Stars aligned’: Kayaker rescued from sinking vessel
Three young surf lifesavers were among those who rushed to the kayaker's aid.
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Mount's lifeguards finally return home after 240 days away
Club members say the reopening marks a step towards normality after eight months.
Radio hosts face backlash after calling shark survivor a liar
Stewart lost her left arm and survived after a shark attack at Coogee Beach.
'Don't know how she survived': String of events saves swimmer savaged by great white
Leah Stewart underwent 11 operations, including having her mauled left arm amputated.
Mount Maunganui surf club reveals return plan
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service chairman Brent Warner announces how a 168-tonne container wall will help get the surf club back into its clubhouse after eight months away.
Fisherman dies after falling into water at Far North beach
A rāhui is in place for two weeks
Star power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feet
The multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.
'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win
The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.
Five rescued after swept out to sea in rip at Auckland beach, off-duty lifeguards save group
Lifeguards finished the final patrol day of the season. Then they noticed teens drowning.
Body of missing kayaker found after search and rescue operation
The man's death will be referred to the coroner.
'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslide
Lifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach.
Watch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving event
The carnival moved from Mount Maunganui after last month’s fatal landslide.
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'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes
'When Mother Nature brings more sand in, we’ll be well equipped to get with it.'
Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse
Mount Maunganui lifeguards getting their equipment under police supervision and with the approval and support of other organisations. Video / AckerMerc - @ackermerc
Lifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse
The clubhouse was red placarded after last Thursday's slip.
Kelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving base
Only 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.
‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in rip
Volunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.
‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety
A kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.
Cousins named as men who died at Northland beach
They were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.
Editorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming safer
OPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.
Summer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claims
Hundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.
'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua Beach
One person was flown to hospital by helicopter, while two went by road.
Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
Police were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.