Marine

Three-day rāhui at Huka Falls following death

A thee-day ban or rāhui has been put in place on the waters at the Huka Falls following a death there, says a Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board spokesperson. ... Read More

How leaving the dog at home could be a lifesaver

A senior Surf Lifesaving manager has warned beachgoers to consider leaving the pooch at home - as it could save their lives. Eastern region Surf Lifesaving manager... Read More

Police: River users be aware

Over the past few days, Taupō Police and Coastguard have responded to two swimmers in trouble on the Waikato River. 'Both had got into difficulty on what is... Read More

Surf lifeguards kept “super” busy

A record number of people were rescued from the water on Wednesday as lifeguards across the country are being kept 'super” busy, says Surf Life Saving NZ's... Read More

Sea lice: Coromandel swimmers suffering bites

Beachgoers are being warned about getting nipped by sea lice in the Coromandel region. Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports... Read More

Boat washes up after capsize in Whangamata

A boat is being washed ashore today after in Whangamata after it capsized this morning. "Coastguard recieved a call at around 6.30am from the vessel's occupants... Read More

Suffering bites: Sea lice warning in Coromandel

Beachgoers are being warned about getting nipped by sea lice in the Coromandel region. Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports... Read More

Surfer‘s close encounter with shark

While Ryan Slight was taking his surfboard for a spin - there was a curious visitor beneath the waves who had come to join him. A drone at the Pukehina Beach... Read More

Stay safe in the water - Kia haumaru i te wai

As the weather warms up, many of us flock to New Zealand's beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers but it's also when several people get into trouble. "Sadly,... Read More

Beachgoers urged to be safe after multiple rescues

Surf Life Saving Northern Region is urging beachgoers to be safe around water, as surf lifesavers say they spent a busy weekend carrying out multiple rescues. It... Read More

Warning to boaties following fire at Kinloch

Boaties using the water near Kinloch Beach, Taupō, are urged to take care after a vessel caught fire and sank this afternoon. About 2.50pm, Police were notified... Read More

New technology gives sea safety hopes

Beachgoers could be safer thanks to a new technology with the potential to give real-time updates of rip currents. Rip currents are narrow, fast-moving segments... Read More