'We're just going to get out there, one set of eyes is better than no set of eyes.' Keep Reading

'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air. Keep Reading

A pair of divers near Tuamotu Island and several swimmers at Wainui Beach were rescued or assisted by surf lifeguards yesterday afternoon and early last night. Police contacted lifeguards from the Cha... Keep Reading

The police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today. Keep Reading

The three officers "were not adequately trained or sufficiently experienced to manage a rescue operation". Keep Reading

Lifeguards were about to start the Gisborne championships prize-giving at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday when a call came in about someone in trouble in the surf at Midway. It happened at ... Keep Reading

Surf lifeguards are concerned about a surge in beach rescues around Otago and Southland, despite the weather being mostly undesirable for swimming... Keep Reading

The nation's surf rescue boss says a rise in the number shark sightings mustn't lead to panic in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week. Keep Reading

Three people drowned in lakes this week, including a four-year-old girl. Keep Reading

Ambulance crews rushed to Panmure shortly after 3.30pm. Keep Reading

A life jacket swap in New Plymouth has seen more than 100 outdated life jackets handed in for new ones. Keep Reading

A Q&A with Dave White on his role as Regional Water Safety Strategy Manager. Keep Reading

"We need everyone to take responsibility and think about water safety." Keep Reading

A person who died at Two Mile Bay was part of a large family who had gathered to have a BBQ on shore. Keep Reading

Six people have lost their lives in water tragedies since January 1. Four of the latest deaths happened in a horror 50 hours with swimmers dying in... Keep Reading

The police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today. Keep Reading

Police received a report around 8.25pm yesterday that a man had gone into the water and had not surfaced. Keep Reading

Lifeguards are urging jetskiers to be more careful as some are travelling dangerously close to Auckland's shoreline. Keep Reading

A specialist Taranaki surf rescue squad was called out on Tuesday after a group of females got stuck on an island off New Plymouth. Keep Reading

Reece Nahana John Thomas, 36, was pulled from the water by Coastguard after he went under and didn't resurface. Keep Reading

One person drowned at a north Waikato beach, while another is missing, presumed drowned, at a south Waikato lake. Keep Reading

What led to these incidents is still unclear, but one thing is - all children under five need constant, active, adult supervision around water. Keep Reading

A karakia was officiated at the lake this morning. Keep Reading

A 13-year-old swallowed a large amount of water, leaving her barely conscious, while a 14-year-old was dumped by a wave. Keep Reading

Coastguard helped retrieved the body after reports that a man had gone into the water and did not resurface. Keep Reading