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2020
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May
- Sonia Keepa - Wahine
- Central Government Funding For Surf Life Saving
- BP Rescue of the Month March Muriwai third place
- BP Rescue of the Month March TSB Nationals second place
- BP Rescue of the Month March Mount Maunganui first place
- Keeping New Zealanders safe in the water - govt funding
- Fatality Karekare Beach
- Surf Lifeguards aren’t on patrol, but the risks are still there
- Stay safe on the water this Queen’s Birthday weekend
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April
- Don't swim during COVID-19 lockdown
- BP Rescue of the Month - February 3rd place - Sunset Beach
- BP Rescue of the Month - February 2nd - Kariaotahi
- BP Rescue of the Month - February 1st - Waihi Beach
- Stay home this Easter
- Alert Level 4 - Health Notice
- COVID-19 and ECOS
- Rescue that touches our hearts
- End of season amidst COVID-19
- High performance squads and COVID-19
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March
- Oceans celebrates 20 years in style
- Waihi Beach Junior Club Championships
- TSB Nationals 2020
- Fatality at Waihi Beach
- Oceans and first rescue for Liam, George and Marley
- Women in Life Saving Project Group
- BP Rescue of the Month January 2020 first place
- BP Rescue of the Month January 2020 second place
- BP Rescue of the Month January 2020 third place
- Richie Whinham 20 year milestone at TSB Nationals 2020
- Jack earns praise and prize at Oceans 20
- Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge 2020
- BP South Island IRB Championships 2020
- CPR saves life at TSB Nationals
- SLSNZ sport events will not proceed Covid-19
- COVID-19 FAQs
- Information for Lifeguard Patrols and Emergency Call out Squads
- Essential Information for COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and 4
- SLSNZ Operational Restrictions during COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and 4 - Memo #6
- TSB Nationals wrap 2020
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February
- Waitangi safety reminder
- North Island Surf Boat Championships
- Piha drowning scare Waitangi Day
- Fatality at Kariaotahi Beach
- Sebastian Fergusson scholarship
- BP North Island IRB Championships
- North Island Surf Boat Championships 2020
- Champion of the Bays 2020
- Central Regional Championships and Surf Boat Series round 1
- Eastern Regional Championships
- Eastern Regional Championships 2020 results
- Rookie Lifeguard Programme
- Eastern Region Junior Championships
- BP Every Litre Counts
- BP North Island IRB Championships - results
- High Performance Manager appointed
- Oceans' 20 preview
- SLSA National Leadership College 2020
- Drowning incident at Baylys Beach
- Safety first at the beach
- Otaki and Himitangi rescues
- Jones family - Oceans' 20
- Fatality Marine Parade Napier
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January
- Whangārei Heads
- Boat flip Pukehina
- Marcia and Charlie
- Whangamata videos
- SLSNZ History
- Piha - New Year's Day 2020
- Himitangi Beach - Hugh, Clare, Draevyn
- Mitchell Powell saved two lives within three days
- Bay of Plenty drowning toll
- Day in the life at Mount Maunganui
- Waihi fundraising
- Deaths off Wairarapa coast
- Fatal drowning at Seatoun Wharf
- Champion of the Bays
- Central Regional Championships
- Orewa - fishermen rescued
- Oakura drowning
- Adam Fraser - NLC chairman
- cyclone safety warning
- Piha rescue six saved
- BP launches public funding campaign as new figures show summer beach drownings up 71% on last year
- Ordinary Kiwis doing extraordinary things
- Duncan and Jack Clarke
- Whangamata BP Rescue of the Month third Dec 2019
- United North Piha second BP Rescue of the Month Dec 2019
- Waipu Cove Ruakaka first BP Rescue of the Month Dec 2019
- Vinnie Beecroft Second Beach Dunedin
- Drowning toll 63 per cent increase
- Drowning at Hokitika River Gorge, West Coast
- East End Surf Lifeguards at WOMAD
- Dog rescued by St Kilda Surf Lifeguards
- Luca's first rescue
- SLSNZ acknowledges death at Whangārei Heads, Northland
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May
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2019
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December
- Home for Christmas
- Inflatable toys - keep them at home
- National Lifeguard School 2019
- NXT Level Sport & Health partnership
- National Lifeguard School Top Candidate
- TSB grants
- Teenagers save man after heart attack
- Mount Monster winners 2019
- Cayleen Bester at Mount Monster
- Live TV - caught in a rip
- Cory Taylor Nutri-Grain IronMan
- BP Rescue of the Month - Kariaotahi
- BP Rescue of the Month - Piha
- BP Rescue of the Month - Mangawhai Heads
- Inflatable boats and kayaks (1)
- Uretiti Beach
- Onemana Beach
- Help lifeguards stay afloat
- Chaz Gibbons-Campbell Whiritoa rescue
- Gaby Marshall
- Cost of gear
- Renae Samson - Muriwai
- Kiwi blokes
- Jimmy Kendrick
- How to spot a rip
- Freddie Mitchell
- Waihi Beach SLSC - costs
- Cape Saunders
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November
- Te Waha Point
- Labour weekend wrap - check your gear
- ERC award nomination
- Four people rescued at St Kilda beach
- Vote the boat winner - 2019
- Junior lifeguards save lives
- Inflatable kayaks
- Marilyn Moffatt president
- 2019 National Lifeguard School Announcement
- Sunscreen update
- Presumed drowning at Whatipu
- ‘Flip’n Stay Safe This Summer’
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October
- ISRC - Junior Black Fins - Day 2
- ISRC - Black Fins Day 2
- ISRC - Junior Black Fins - Day 3
- ISRC Black Fins Day 3
- ISRC - final wrap
- Pool Rescue Championships the chance for athletes to show what they’ve got
- Orewa take out the Paul Kent and Masters Trophy for a second year in a row
- Seven surfers rescued at Raglan
- Wahine on Water earns award
- Restart a Heart Day
- NZ Water Safety Month
- 2019-2020 season starts
- Vote the Boat 2019
- TSB partnership continues
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September
- Wahine on Water goes national
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand announces finalists for its national Awards of Excellence 2019
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand announces winners in the 2019 Awards of Excellence
- SLSNZ Awards of Excellence - Lifeguard of the Year - James Lloyd
- Matt Warren leaves SLSNZ
- Rachelle Bright - Volunteer of the Year - Awards of Excellence
- Black Fins represent NZ at the ISRC
- Junior Black Fins Off To Golden Start on Day 1
- Swag of golds for Black Fins on Day 1
- August
- July
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June
- Taranaki Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence winners 2019
- Zespri Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- Surf Life Saving NZ celebrates 700 people rescued, and marks Volunteer Week 2019 (1)
- Surf Life Saving NZ announces 2019/20 BP Leaders for Life class
- Celebrating our volunteers for National Volunteer Week: Peter Boyd, Ngati Porou Surf Life Saving Club founder
- SLSNZ & St John Partnership & Surf First Responder Courses
- Lifeguards pull three people from Bethells Beach rip, and help with badly broken ankle
- Lifeguards recognised for rescue at Pauanui beach
- BP Rescue of the Month: Mother, son, and two dogs pulled from a desperate situation in a rip, thanks to the quick response of Surf Life Saving NZ lifeguard
- National Volunteer Week profile: St Clair Surf Life Saving Club chairman Cam Burrow says there’s a place for everyone who wants to help save lives
- National Volunteer Week profile: Phoebe Havill, co-founder of Wahine on Water, encouraging women to train as inflatable rescue boat crew
- Kiwi lifeguards heading off for patrol on California beaches
- Finalists announced for the Zespri Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence
- Muriwai, Mud and Mindsets, NZL Junior Squad Camp wraps up in Auckland
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May
- Lifetime of Surf Service Remembered - Graeme Cullen
- Whanganui surf life savers claim gold in national Search and Rescue awards
- Otago Southland Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence winners
- Finalists announced for Christchurch/Tasman SLSNZ Awards of Excellence
- While Sanyo Cup Captains selected, Reid to shift focus on Olympic Dream
- Surf lifesaving stars awarded at the 2019 Christchurch-Tasman Awards of Excellence
- Waihi Beach lifeguards presented national award for saving surfer who had stroke in the water
- Volunteering NZ Report
- Capital Coast Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence finalists 2019
- Hawkes Bay Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence finalists
- Surf Lifeguard Award Update
- Capital Coast Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence winners 2019
- Hawke’s Bay Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence winners 2019
- Woman, boy recovering after massive rescue from Port Waikato coast
- Taranaki Surf Life Saving NZ Awards of Excellence finalists 2019
- Surf Life Saving NZ celebrates Samoan Language Week
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April
- Partner Offer | ExitSurf (XCEL Surf Lifeguard Wetsuits)
- Club behind the gold-medal-winning international IRB team could be hard to beat at the BP New Zealand IRB Championships Dunedin
- Giesen laps up surf after big blue rowing exploits
- Nail-biting finish at BP New Zealand IRB Championships, Dunedin
- Surf Live Saving NZ 'Spot the Danger' competition winner announced
- Waihi Beach surf lifeguards honoured for saving stroke victim’s life
- New Zealand Team - Sanyo Cup 2019
- Wāhine on the Water
- Lifeguard Wellbeing Survey - Exploring the role of social support following a traumatic event.
- IRB gifted to Ngati Porou SLSC to keep passing on water safety kaupapa and saving lives
- Otago and Southland Surf Life Saving New Zealand Awards of Excellence –finalists 2019
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March
- Taylors Mistake surf lifeguards awarded for swift response after life-threatening rock fall
- Announcement of Black Fins and Junior Black Fins Coach and Manager positions
- Team man Taylor eyes surf lifesaving history
- Record-setting McKenzie eyes more surf success
- Surf carnival to lead off memorial
- Appointment of National Sport Manager
- Epic distances no barrier for surf athletes
- Six-gold streak for Gisborne sprinter
- Full surf set for lifesaver McKenzie
- Surf stars create more history
- SLSNZ High Performance squad announcement
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February
- YOU FUEL UP. BP DONATES!
- Historic win for Cory Taylor in Australia
- New Zealand team ready for battle at Trans-Tasman Surf Boat clash
- Thrills and spills as Aussie teams take Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge in big waves at Waihi Beach
- New Zealand Surf Boat Series round 5 hits big waves at the North Island Championships at Waihi Beach
- Warning about beaches today from Surf Life Saving NZ
- Kiwis share their rip experiences to support 3R’s safety message
- Speed and daring will be tested in IRB racing at the BP North Island IRB Championships this weekend
- Hosts excited by junior surf lifesaving champs
- SLSNZ Coastal Safety Team
- Announcement: New National Community Education Manager
- Condolences to family and friends of Graham Crombie
- Golden glow for junior Eastern lifesavers
- Public safety concerns see weekday surf lifeguards reintroduced to Tauranga beaches
- The world’s best IRB racers showed their stuff at the BP IRB North Island Championships in Waihi on the weekend
- BP donates more than $200,000 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand through Every Litre Counts initiative
- ‘Lifeguards in training’ ready for Surf Life Saving’s biggest youth sport event of the year
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January
- Annual Champion of the Bays competition will see Gisborne and Bay of Plenty athletes on their toes this weekend
- Central Regional Championships and Surf Boat Series round 3 to create a packed day of action at New Plymouth's Oakura Beach on Saturday
- Mount Maunganui scoops Champion of the Bays and Top Bay of Plenty Trophy
- Young guns line up history at surf carnival
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Event Trophies
- Regional rivalry set to create showdown at NZ Representative Challenge
- Big surf brings out skills at ERCs
- Locals claim convincing win in thrilling New Zealand Representative Challenge fight
- Surf Life Saving’s Gisborne Emergency Call Out crew recognised for high seas rescue as boat drifted toward reef
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December
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2018
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December
- Lifesaving skills learned on the beach with a weekend of rescue scenarios for surf lifesavers
- “If in doubt, stay out!” safety video launches with surf lifeguards, police and swimmers
- Lifeguarding Memo - Policy Updates
- New Zealand’s 20 best surf lifeguards graduate National Lifeguard School ahead of summer
- Hundreds of keen Kiwi surf lifesaving juniors to hone their skills in the sand and sea at the Bay of Plenty Junior Championships
- Oar Blacks announced ahead of Trans-Tasman battle
- Off-duty lifeguard wins award for plucking unconscious man from waves
- Wishing for a drowning free Christmas period
- TSB and Surf Life Saving NZ helping New Zealanders stay rip safe this summer
- Memo: Patrol Operations Manual Working Group
- National Sport committee appointments made
- Rock Activities - Policy Update
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November
- Olympian takes the helm of Kiwi surf lifesaving team for world champs
- Pioneers celebrate 50 years of nippers
- Kiwi Black Fins team to fight for fourth-straight World Championship
- Upskilling our volunteer surf lifeguards: Eastern Region Zespri Intermediate Lifeguard School
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s elite surf lifeguards level up at National Lifeguard School
- Injury replacement for New Zealand Black Fins
- Podium on first day at World Championships for Black Fins
- 10 medals for New Zealand at second day of Lifesaving World Championships
- Tight and tough as Trans-Tasman Lifesaving battle heads to the surf
- World records and gold medals all in a day’s work for Kiwis at Lifesaving World Championships
- A World Championship title, 61 medals, and multiple records for New Zealand teams at Lifesaving World Championships
- New SLSNZ Powercraft Advisory Group
- New Zealand wins another World Championship title at Lifesaving World Championships
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October
- New season sponsorship boosts lifesaving throughout NZ
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Pool Championships brings in world-class competitors
- Nearly 20 records broken at New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships after two days of competition
- Record breaking trend continues at New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships while Orewa wins title
- Surf Lifeguards offer vital beach safety advice ahead of season opener
- Award partnership to benefit lifesaving youth
- Nippers celebrate 50 years at Mount Maunganui
- No Excuses!
- Final Black Fins team member announced for Lifesaving World Championships
- SLSNZ Policy Consultations
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September
- History-making New Zealand IRB teams announced for Lifesaving World Championships
- Wainui voted winner of BP’s annual Surf Life Saving New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat donation
- 2018 Service Award recipients announced
- New Zealand’s top surf lifeguards honoured at annual awards
- TSB announces grants totalling $100,000 for clubs
- 2018-19 SLSNZ Safety Messages
- Eastern Region Surf Lfeguards return to Baywave Aquatic Centre for the 2018 Eastern Region Pool Championships
- SLSNZ Staff Changes
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August
- Surf Life Saving Emergency Call Out Squad re-established in Gisborne-Tairawhiti
- Eastern Region Surf Lifesavers head to Baywave Aquatic Centre for the 2018 Eastern Region Pool Championships
- Black Fins ready for first team camp ahead of Lifesaving World Championships
- Condolences for passing of Alan Franich - Orewa SLSC
- New Powercraft Advisory Group - applications to join now open
- Outward Bound - A Masters View
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July
- Zespri Bay of Plenty-Coromandel Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- Regional Lifeguard Applications Open
- SLSNZ proud to announce new partnership with New Zealand Uniforms
- Claudia Kelly and Oscar Williams appointed Junior Black Fins team captains
- Zespri Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Surf Life Saving award winners celebrated
- New Zealand Black Fins team for Lifesaving World Championships announced
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June
- Capital Coast surf lifeguard award finalists announced
- SLSNZ and BP win Sport New Zealand Award
- Medical Advisory Group - Good SAM App
- Hawkes Bay surf lifeguard award finalists announced
- Winners of Taranaki surf lifeguard awards announced
- Capital Coast surf lifeguard award winners celebrated in Wellington
- New Zealand surf lifesaving team going for gold in Japan
- Hawkes Bay surf lifeguard award winners announced
- Zespri Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- New Zealand IRB coach and team manager appointments announced
- Sanyo Cup - Day 1 Recap
- New Zealand finishes second at Sanyo Cup in Japan
- SLSNZ Call for Board Applications
- Zespri Gisborne-Tairawhiti surf lifeguard award winners announced
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May
- Mairangi Bay triumph at IRB Long Haul race
- Inflatable Rescue Boat crews battle stage race along Bay of Plenty Coastline
- Canterbury and Tasman lifeguard award finalists announced
- BP Leaders for Life deemed a huge success
- Condolences for passing of Waikanae club member
- Otago and Southland lifeguard award finalists announced
- Exclusive Surf Lifeguard Wetsuit Offer
- High Performance IRB New Zealand squads announced
- Cory Taylor named captain of Sanyo Cup team
- Canterbury and Tasman lifeguards honoured at Awards of Excellence
- New Zealand Youth Team Assistant Coach announcement (1)
- Otago and Southland Surf Life Saving award winners announced
- Casie Fyall named as vice-captain of Sanyo Cup team
- Record number of participants set for BP Leaders for Life programme
- Taranaki surf lifeguard award finalists announced
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April
- Thrilling showdown expected at IRB season finale
- 2018 Sanyo Cup team announced
- BP to donate IRB to deserving Surf Life Saving Club
- IRB selectors announcement
- Champions go head-to-head in mighty battle at BP New Zealand IRB Championships
- Third consecutive title for BP IRB Champions
- BP donates IRB to Capital Coast Callout Squad
- BP Leaders for Life applications open
- Surf Life Saving honoured at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
- Junior Black Fins announced for Rescue 2018
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - March 2018
- New Zealand IRB Trial taking place at Maranui
- Member News review
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March
- Close racing leads to tight results after first day of Oceans 18
- Teams tied for first at Under-14 New Zealand Championship in Orewa
- Narrow lead ahead of final day at Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships
- Mt Maunganui crowned Oceans 18 Champions
- High intensity racing expected for BP South Island IRB Championships
- St Kilda win 2018 BP South Island IRB Championship title
- Over 1000 surf lifeguards head to Gisborne for national competition
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - February 2018
- TSB Nationals Day 1
- Locals hunt defending champions at TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships
- Weather fails to dampen athlete mindset at TSB Surf Lifesaving Championships
- 2018 High Performance Squads announced
- TSB Nationals Day 4
- Surf Life Saving patrol flags come down on another summer
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February
- Surf Boat Series Champions crowned at Waihi Beach
- Oar Blacks face annual Trans-Tasman battle
- Sunset Beach reign supreme at BP North Island IRB Championships
- DHL announces Drop Your Flag promotion to celebrate 15 years of Surf Life Saving New Zealand partnership
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - January 2018
- Oceans 18 to test hundreds of junior surf lifeguards in Orewa
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January
- Mens High Performance Surf Boat teams announced
- Surf Boat Series battle tightens after second round
- Tap to donate units in KFC support Surf Life Saving
- Midway set to host Eastland Port 2018 Champion of the Bays
- Lifeguards ready to race at Central Regional Championships
- Locals dominate Central Region Championships
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - December 2017
- BP and Surf Life Saving New Zealand celebrate 50 year partnership
- Hundreds of Surf Life Saving athletes descend on Mt Maunganui
- Heatwave spurs extension to Christchurch beach patrols
- Locals relish challenging conditions at Eastern Regional Championships
- Eastern teams dominate podium at Eastern Regional Championships
- Double-win for locals at New Zealand Representative Challenge
- Surf Boat Series extravaganza to decide series champions
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December
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2017
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December
- Early beach use has Dunedin lifeguards calling for caution
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand partners with Nice Blocks
- Test 2
- Test 3
- Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2017
- Omanu lifeguards embrace National Lifeguard School challenge
- Beach numbers prompt additional Bay lifeguard service
- Water Safety sector ringing alarm bells ahead of Christmas holiday period
- Christmas wishes from the team at SLSNZ
- Omanu lifeguard claims highest lifeguard honour
- Mount wins Junior Championship title for first time in 13 years
- Lifeguard skills to be captured this summer
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - Winter 2017
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November
- 2017 National Lifeguard School participants announced
- Rivalries come out to play at Mount Maunganui for DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Womens High Performance Surf Boat teams announced
- Mount Maunganui set to welcome world champion Black Fins ahead of DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Battle galore at DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge
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October
- New Zealand Pool Championships sanctioned by ILS
- Black Fins come together ahead of DHL international Surf Rescue Challenge
- World and New Zealand records smashed at New Zealand Pool Championships
- Northern clubs dominate record-breaking Pool Championships
- Dont become a statistic this summer
- Tauranga City Council supports DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge
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September
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand names 2017 Awards of Excellence nominees
- Mapping rip currents
- Refurbished “Red Shed” to be officially opened
- 49 Special Service Awards to be presented at 2017 Awards of Excellence
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Board appointments for 2017-18
- Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence winners announced
- Over 200 athletes ready to take on Eastern Regional Pool Champs
- Mount Maunganui defends pool title
- August
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July
- Gisborne Tairāwhiti lifeguards honoured at awards ceremony
- Positive start for new BP Leaders for Life structure
- Kiwi lifesavers eye up World Games gold
- Corrin and Reid to lead Youth team to ISRC
- National event venues confirmed for 2018 2019 season
- Omanu and Waihi Beach claim major lifesaving prizes
- Kiwi lifesavers prepped and ready for 2017 World Games
- Multiple personal bests contribute to solid World Game start
- New Zealand record for Kent on Day 2 of the World Games
- DHL supports 2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge
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June
- Hawkes Bay award finalists announced
- Capital Coast Awards of Excellence winners announced
- Capital Coast Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- Surf lifesaving squads integrate for training camp
- Hawkes Bay award winners announced
- Praise from SLSNZ and DHL this National Volunteer Week
- Kent and Beattie appointed NZ team captains
- Kiwis ready to fire at Sanyo Cup
- Taranaki award finalists named
- Taranaki lifeguards honoured at awards ceremony
- NZ team arrives in Japan ahead of Sanyo Cup
- Eastern Region Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- Sanyo Cup team update
- NZ team ready for Sanyo Cup
- Kiwis leave nothing in the tank at Sanyo Cup
- Kiwis claim Sanyo Cup bronze
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May
- Further High Performance positions announced
- Stage set for fifth BOP IRB Long Haul
- Sanyo Cup and World Games teams announced
- Otago-Southland award finalists announced
- International Surf Rescue Challenge teams announced
- Canterbury award finalists announced
- Lifeguards tackle trail run to highlight Peer Support
- Mairangi Bay wins BOP IRB Long Haul
- Canterbury Awards of Excellence winners announced
- Otago Southland Awards of Excellence winners announced
- ISRC Officials appointed
- Notice of 2017 AGM
- Miller to lead NZ team to 2017 Sanyo Cup
- 2017 BP Leaders for Life candidates announced
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April
- Teams sit on first equal after first day of BP New Zealand IRB Championships
- Back-to-back titles for BP New Zealand IRB Championships winner
- Eaton adds Aussie sprint title to Kiwi and World line up
- Core WSNZ Board appointment
- New BP Leaders for Life structure introduced for 2017
- Surf Life Saving season draws to an end
- New medical director appointed
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - March 2017
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March
- Locals take early lead at Oceans ’17
- Junior athletes excel at Surf Life Saving Oceans ’17 event
- Bay of Plenty teams continue Oceans ’17 dominance
- Oceans ’17 event “one of the best ever”
- Lifesaving made possible
- Appointment of Black Fins Assistant Coaches
- St Kilda claims Southern Region IRB title
- Change to SLSNZ Nationals Pool Championship Dates
- Surf lifesaving nationals makes its return to Christchurch
- Nationals- Day 1
- Close battles begin at TSB Bank Surf Life Saving Championships
- Athletes shine in cold conditions at TSB Bank Surf Life Saving Championships
- North islanders dominate the TSB Bank Nationals in Christchurch
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - February 2017
- High Performance squads announced
- Emsisoft turns to drones in search of better surf protection
- Kiwi athletes take on Aussie nationals
- Waipu Cove to host IRB action
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February
- Home advantage for Kiwis as they take on annual Aussie battle
- Gisborne clubs to battle for prestigious Ralph Morris Shield
- 2017 Trans Tasman Challenge teams
- Waihi Surf Boats - Weekend Programme
- 2017 New Zealand Representative Surf Boat Challenge teams
- Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge ends with final test decider
- New Zealand Surf Boat Representative Championships won by slim margin
- 2017 BP IRB Donation finalists
- Waikanae claim prestigious senior champs title
- Eyes on Omanu to defend Eastern Region Junior Surf title
- Oakura set to host North Island IRB Championships
- Close battle for North Island IRB title
- Whangamata steals Eastern Region Junior Champs title
- Surf Boat crews tackle Piha Big Wave for Surf Boat Series finale
- Surf clubs reaping kiwifruit rewards
- Surf Boat Series ends with Piha Big Wave
- Far North wins a brand new IRB from BP
- 300 athletes take on Bay of Plenty Championships
- New Zealand team management positions announced
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - January 2017
- 900 junior athletes tackle annual Oceans carnival
- Southern Regional Champs return to New Brighton
- St Clair SLSC reclaim Southern Region Champs title
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January
- Muriwai women hold on to surf boat series lead
- Zero drownings between the flags these holidays
- 2017 Aussies entries open
- Waimarama to host big weekend of surf lifesaving carnivals
- Surf Life Saving formally accepts $1m grant from Infinity Foundation
- Close battle ends with Capital result
- Adshel NZ launches ethnicity targeting initiative with multi-lingual campaign for Surf Life Saving New Zealand
- Brand new IRB up for grabs in 2017 BP IRB Donation
- Jamie McDell calls on beach-goers to support patrolled beaches in DHL Summer campaign (1)
- Ocean Beach Kiwi takes CRCs title
- KFC supports Surf Life Saving New Zealand with online auction
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - December 2016
- ERCs draws top surf lifesaving talent
- Locals sail to the front at Surf Life Saving event
- Locals cruise to Eastern Region Championship victory
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December
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2016
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December
- Support those bravely serving between the flags
- Titahi Bay Classic kicks off NZ Surf Boat Series
- North Beach and Muriwai set the bar after Round One of NZ Surf Boat Series
- Surf Life Saving joins global celebration of volunteers
- Otaki Lifeguard named top candidate at National Lifeguard School
- Whangamata Classic grows to two-day event
- Infinity Foundation grant sees three Rescue Water Craft added to Surf Life Saving operations
- Capital Coast rallies together to deliver Foxton patrols
- Whakatane to welcome 400 junior surf athletes
- Technology trial shows rips dont work the way we thought
- High performance funding increase for NZ Black Fins
- Christmas wishes from the team at SLSNZ
- Surf Life Saving nominated for 54th Halberg Awards
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - November 2016
- Omanu retains BOP Junior Surf title
- Eastern Region gears up for regional champs
- Surf Lifeguards brace for busy spell
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November
- NZ Surf Boat Crews selected for Trans-Tasman Challenge
- TSB Bank and Surf Life Saving announce new major partnership
- 2016 National Lifeguard School participants announced
- Milestone for Mount surf club’s new build
- NZ coaches to help deliver sport workshop in Thailand
- Change to BP Rescue of the Month format
- Four Zespri scholarships awarded for National Lifeguard School
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October
- Record entries for fourteenth annual NZ Pool Champs
- Mount lead after first day of 2016 national pool champs
- Records smashed on second day of pool champs
- World and national records broken at fourteenth annual pool champs
- Call for zero beach drownings this summer
- SLSNZ and Emsisoft team up for ultimate surf protection
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September
- Tsunami warning for East Cape
- Black Fins and Junior Black Fins together in Eindhoven
- Black Fins rearing to go
- Reigning world champs have solid start to Rescue 2016
- Black Fins take the lead after strong day in the pool
- Four NZ records and a pool championship trophy for Black Fins at halfway mark
- Gold rush on the beach as Black Fins close in on world title
- Black Fins claimed Lifesaving World Champions for third time
- 2016 Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- Sam Lee puts on single best world champs performance by any Kiwi athlete
- 2016 service award recipients announced
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Board appointments for 2016/17
- Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence winners announced
- Nine new inductees to Sports Hall of Fame
- Applications open for 2016 National Lifeguard School
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August
- Major funding boost to benefit surf lifesaving capability in New Zealand
- Final team camp for Black Fins ahead of Rescue 2016
- New partnership for Surf Life Saving and EBOS Sport
- Thrifty car auction aims to keep volunteer lifeguards on patrol
- Mount Maunganui to defend Eastern Region Pool Champs title
- Mount Maunganui defends Eastern Region Pool Champs title
- Hutchwilco becomes an official sponsor of Surf Life Saving New Zealand
- Zespri scholarship recipients grateful for BP Leaders for Life experience
- Final hit out for New Zealand Black Fins ahead of Rescue 2016
- Surf Life Saving to participate in Include a Charity week
- Kiwi teams ready for Rescue 2016
- Black Fins five days out from competition
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July
- Kiwis off to great start at 2016 Sanyo Cup
- Fighting Kiwi team take Sanyo Cup silver
- 2016 Gisborne Awards of Excellence winners
- Team camp set to test Black Fins ahead of Rescue 2016
- 2016 Taranaki Awards of Excellence winners announced
- New partnership with Frucor
- Black Fins make their mark at Queensland Pool Champs
- Huge junior field expected at Southern Region Pool Champs
- Preparations on track for Black Fins after second team camp
- St Clair claim Southern Region Pool Champs title
- Orewa set to host Oceans 18
- Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards honoured at awards ceremony
- Stress fracture rules Sefton out of Junior Black Fins
- Team camp sees Junior Black Fins on track for Rescue 2016
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June
- Proud to have The Colonel's backing for another two years
- 2015-16 season BP Rescue of the Month winners
- Northern Region award finalists named
- 2016 Zespri Gisborne Tairāwhiti Awards of Excellence finalists
- Hamish Miller to lead Junior Black Fins to Rescue 2016
- Canterbury award finalists named
- Canterbury heroes recognised at lifesaving awards (1)
- Zespri supports Eastern Region candidates for 2016 BP Leaders for Life
- Sanyo Cup team set sights on gold
- 2016 Bay of Plenty and Coromandel award finalists named
- Lifeguards' efforts celebrated during National Volunteer Week
- Win a National Volunteer Week prize pack
- 2016 Northern Region award winners
- 2016 Taranaki Awards of Excellence finalists named
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May
- Bigger and better IRB Long Haul event back for its fourth year
- Mairangi Bay takes out IRB Long Haul title by two seconds
- New team doctor appointed for New Zealand Black Fins
- 2016 Capital Coast Awards of Excellence finalists named
- 2016 Hawkes Bay Awards of Excellence finalists named
- Wood Group Training partners with Surf Life Saving New Zealand
- 2016 Capital Coast Awards of Excellence winners
- Notice of 2016 SLSNZ Annual General Meeting
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - April 2016
- Junior Black Fins to gather for first team camp
- Hawkes Bay Awards of Excellence winners named
- 2016 BP Leaders for Life candidates announced
- Lifeguards honoured at prestigious New Zealand Search and Rescue Council Awards
- Cochrane named as team captain for 2016 Sanyo Cup
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April
- Athletes power through tough conditions at BP Surf Rescue Championships
- 300 athletes battle in Surf Life Saving New Zealand event finale
- New Zealand Junior Black Fins announced
- Over 100 Kiwis to take part in 2016 Aussie champs
- New partnership with Reckitt Benckiser
- Outward Bound scholarship recipients selected for 2016
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - March 2016
- 2016 Otago-Southland Awards of Excellence finalists named
- Rescue on Tairua bar wins national surf lifesaving award
- Black Fins to be named at team camp
- Kiwis on the Aussie medal table
- Black Fins team named for Rescue 2016
- 2016 Otago-Southland Awards of Excellence winners
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March
- Nearly 900 junior athletes set to take on Oceans 16
- Youngsters take on big swells at Under 14 Surf Life Saving Championships
- Competition heats up at U14 Surf Life Saving Championship
- Oceans 16 results
- New leaders emerge in Under 14 Surf Life Saving Championships
- Local crew defends Under 14 Surf Life Saving Championship title
- Eastern Bay Energy Trust supports 2016 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships
- Nelson wins a brand new IRB from BP
- DHL Safer Beaches winners announced
- Warrington set to host 2016 BP Surf Rescue South Island Champs
- Surf Life Saving backs Under Armour Rule Yourself campaign
- St Clair retains South Island IRB title
- Over 1400 athletes set to take on 2016 national champs
- Eastern Bay Energy Trust New Zealand Surf Life Saving Champs results
- Master athletes take on Ohope Beach
- National Surf Life Saving Championship battle closes up
- New Zealand Development Coach appointment
- Athletes power through changing conditions at Surf Nationals
- Bay of Plenty continues Surf Life Saving Championship dominance
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - February 2016
- Surf Life Saving patrols to end at Easter
- High Performance squads named
- Mass rescue wins national surf lifesaving award
- Papamoa set to host national IRB champs
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February
- Northern Region comes out on top at provincial surf sports event
- Weekday patrols come to an end
- Muriwai surf boat team to represent New Zealand
- Testing conditions for Waihi surf boats
- BP IRB donation gives clubs the chance to win a new rescue boat
- DHL and Surf Life Saving to use the power of Emoji to deliver safer beaches this summer
- Waipu set to host first major IRB competition of the season
- Sunset Beach takes out North Island IRB Champs
- Oar Blacks to take on Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge
- Zespri and SLSNZ Keeping Eastern beaches safe together
- BP Rescue of the Month winners - January 2016
- Routine training turns to rescue
- Oar Blacks miss out on Trans-Tasman surf boat title
- Comfort for North Beach heading into final Surf Boat challenge
- Rescue of heart attack victim wins national surf lifesaving award
- Patient resus at ocean swim wins national surf lifesaving award
- Action packed weekend for National Lifeguard School candidates
- South Brighton retain Southern Region Champs title
- North Beach and Piha take out Surf Boat Series
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January
- Surf boat crews overcome brutal conditions in Whangamata
- National surf teams announced for Trans-Tasman competition
- Piha member receives New Year Honour
- Holiday drowning toll up on five year average
- Call to question swimming ability before entering the surf
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- December 2015
- Lyall Bay claims Central Region Champs title
- Kiwi trio finish in fine form at Nutri Grain Series
- Surf Life Saving mourns one of its own
- King tide and large swells create dangerous conditions at the Mount
- High drowning toll for 2015
- Regional teams selected for NZ Representative Challenges (1)
- Regional teams to battle it out for championship honours
- East End takes inaugural Central Region Junior Champs title
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December
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2015
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December
- Surf Boat crews on form for first round of series
- Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day
- Athletes ready to take on Whangamata Classic
- New partnership with blueseventy
- Back these flags this summer NZ
- Mt Maunganui takes the win at Whangamata Classic
- Waihi Beach ready to welcome junior surf athletes
- Kiwis ready for rounds 3 and 4 of Ironman Series
- Training turns to reality for National Lifeguard School candidates
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- November
- Kiwis fight hard at Nutri Grain Series
- Omanu wins BOP junior surf title
- Merry Christmas from the team at SLSNZ
- Water safety leaders hoping for better than average holiday period
- Bay coastline well prepared for holiday season
- Surf Life Saving pleads enough is enough
- Lion Rock rescue wins national surf lifesaving award
- New Zealand crews to be named at Whangamata Surf Boat Spectacular
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November
- Candidates, Instructors and Mentors announced for 2015/16 National Lifeguard School
- Kiwis make their mark at Orange Cup
- Tolaga Bay and Oreti to reap benefits of new Kubota
- World Drowning Conference Report
- Safe driving tips
- New partnership with Under Armour
- Kiwis make record breaking start to German Cup
- Kiwis end European pool tour on a high note
- First round of Surf Boat Series doubles as selection event
- Inability to cope with unknown conditions contributes to drowning toll
- Kiwis ready to make their mark on Nutri Grain Series
- Strong start for Kiwis in Nutri-Grain Ironman Series
- Warnings Cyclone Tuni could impact New Zealand surf conditions
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October
- National Honours and Awards Committee vacancies
- National Lifeguard School applications now open
- 44 national records broken at largest pool rescue event
- New Zealand team named for European pool competitions
- Junior Surf programme updated
- New Zealand Surf Boat positions announced
- Nominations invited for induction to Sports Hall of Fame
- NPOB clubhouse on track to open in November
- 400m swim time update
- BP fuels Surf Life Saving season launch
- Volunteer lifeguards prepare for bumper summer season
- New partnership with The Honest Food Company
- Kubotas for clubs
- New partnership with Blenders Eyewear
- New Zealand team geared up for European pool competitions
- Injury rules Peat out of European pool competitions
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September
- Black Fins take out test two of International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Testing conditions for first day of International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Kiwis go head to head with the Aussies in final ISRC test
- NZ leading the way with pool rescue
- Magic day for Kiwi surf sports as three Black Fins qualify for Ironman Series
- 2015 Awards of Excellence finalists announced
- 2015 service award recipients announced
- New partnership for Surf Life Saving and Kubota
- New Zealand pool championship records broken
- 2015 BP Leaders for Life concludes
- 2015 Board appointments
- 2015 Awards of Excellence winners announced
- Celebrating one year since the Black Fins became back to back World Champions
- Water safety sector announces ambitious new targets
- Record entries for national pool champs
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August
- Standout performances from Kiwis at Aussie pool champs
- Thrifty auction aims to keep lifeguards on patrol
- 25-strong Kiwi team to take on Aussie pool champs
- Sumner clubhouse due to open in November
- National event venues confirmed
- Calling all officials!
- Kiwis gear up for International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Clubbie shares water safety knowledge in Indonesia
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July
- Half-year drownings up 30%
- Gisborne lifeguards recognised at annual awards
- Northern Region Awards of Excellence finalists
- Northern Region names top lifeguards at awards ceremony
- Beattie to lead Kiwis to 2015 Sanyo Cup
- 25000 Jaffas rolled out for Surf Life Saving
- Bay of Plenty and Coromandel clubs celebrate the season
- Sanyo Cup team update from Japan
- Kiwis have flying start on Day One of Sanyo Cup
- Close day of racing sees NZ finish second in Japan
- New clubhouse for Waikanae on track
- Eastern Region clubbies head to Hamilton for pool champs
- Mount Maunganui wins Eastern Region pool champs title
- Kiwis race at Queensland pool champs
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June
- Otaki clubbies receive Queens Birthday Honours
- Injury rules Harman out of Sanyo Cup
- Hawkes Bay to celebrate members at annual awards
- Canterbury region to celebrate the season at awards ceremony
- BP Rescue of the Month round-up
- Hawkes Bay lifeguards recognised at awards ceremony
- Local heroes recognised at Canterbury awards
- Surf lifesaving stars come together for first training camp
- First squad camp kicks-off a busy road to Rescue 2016
- Celebrating our volunteers this National Volunteer Week
- Gisborne lifeguards to be honoured at awards ceremony
- Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards celebrate the season
- Officials required for 2016 Lifesaving World Championships
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May
- New Zealand Team management positions announced
- Junior Surf Programme project update
- 2015 Outward Bound Scholarship candidates announced
- Condolences over passing of Life Member
- Rescue stats increase nearly 30 percent on last season
- Notice of the 2015 AGM, Strategy Workshop and Awards of Excellence
- Local lifeguards recognised at Taranaki Awards of Excellence
- 2015 Sanyo Cup team announced
- Capital Coast Awards of Excellence recipients
- Otago Southland Award recipients named
- 2015 International Surf Rescue Challenge teams announced
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- April 2015
- Kariaotahi lifeguards win national lifesaving award
- Capital Coast to celebrate member achievement
- Taranaki to celebrate lifesaving season
- Local heroes recognised at Southland awards
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April
- Summer over but water safety still an issue
- Patrol season comes to an end
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- February 2015
- Kiwis set to take on the Aussies
- Jamie McDell print charity auction
- Surf Rescue Dog trial
- NZ Open Team management positions announced
- Surf Life Saving commemorates Gallipoli landing
- ILS Sport Commission appointment
- World Masters Games 2017 celebrates 2 years to go
- Personalised plate BUGGER, released for sale via charitable auction
- Clubbies bring home 11 medals for Kiwi clubs at The Aussies
- 2014 New Zealand Search and Rescue Council Awards announced
- 2015 BP Leaders for Life candidates announced
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- March 2015
- Raglan lifeguards win national surf lifesaving award
- Whangarei lifeguards win national surf lifesaving award
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March
- Omanu claim second Oceans surf title
- Clubbies confirmed as 2015 Hillary Scholars
- Warrington to host South Island IRB Championships
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- January 2015
- Taranaki Lifeguards win national surf lifesaving award
- Applications open for 2015 BP Leaders for Life
- SLSNZ Chairman announces High Performance Squads
- New Zealand Open Team coach and manager announced
- St Clair wins South Island IRB Champs
- Ironwoman clash feature of NZ surf lifesaving champs
- Hutchings Snr hasn't lost surf lifesaving skills
- Kent brothers combine for surf lifesaving silver
- Surf lifesavers braced for weather disruptions
- Hurley's haul dripping in gold
- Beattie grabs third NZ surf ironman crown
- Invitation to IRB German Cup 2015
- New Eastern Region Sport Manager appointed
- Locals lapping up IRB nationals
- Fast start from Fitzroy
- Tight racing at IRB nationals
- Papamoa retain overall IRB title
- 2015/16 event locations announced
- Kariaotahi lifeguards rescue three
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February
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- December 2014
- Westshore Lifeguard wins national surf lifesaving award
- High Performance positions available
- Former world champ taking rowing skills to the beach
- Aussies too strong in surf boat test
- Condolences over the passing of two club members
- Mount Maunganui lifeguard tops second National Lifeguard School
- Southern Region Champs set to welcome 300 competitors to New Brighton
- AquaPick supports New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships 2015
- Stage set for final of Surf Boat Series
- Sirens and Merkins take out Surf Boat Series
- Stars give back to junior surf carnival
- Flying start for Oceans star Makaea
- Three National Selectors Reappointed
- Future surf stars enjoy more spoils
- Double strike delights Lyall Bay surf lifesavers
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January
- Whangamata Surf Boat Spectacular
- 2015 New Year Honours
- Surf Lifeguards urge the public to take practical steps to avoid danger
- Eyes on the prize as teams square-up for Trans-Tasman supremacy
- New Zealand Surf Boat Crews Announced
- 2015 Central Regional Champs results
- BP Rescue of the Month winners- Winter 2014
- 2014 provisional drowning toll released
- Lifeguard of the Year says give Surf a hand
- Swimming strait for charity
- ILS Sport Commission vacancy
- Joy for Haynes but Mount romp to ERCs win
- Outward Bound scholarships 2015
- January beach drownings near 2014 total
- Muriwai rescue wins national surf lifesaving award
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December
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2014
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December
- Theft from Pukehina Surf Rescue risks patrol season
- Surf Boat Series opens in style
- Rescue boat to be delivered to its new home
- Surf Life Saving celebrates its volunteers on International Volunteer Day
- Warrington to reap benefits of new Kubota RTV
- New rescue boat welcomed by Brighton community
- Scene set for Whangamata Surf carnival
- Jamie McDell endorses the Summer Appeal
- Surf lifesaving recognised in Halberg nominations
- Top action at Whangamata Classic
- Whangamata lifeguard tops National Lifeguard School
- Lifeguards warn beach-goers to be prepared this festive season
- Seasons Greetings from SLSNZ
- Search and rescue efforts compromised by theft
- Water safety leaders call for caution this Christmas
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November
- SLSNZ offers condolences over death of Barb Harvey
- National Lifeguard School participants announced
- SOSS
- National Lifeguard School Instructors and Mentors announced
- Two Surf Life Saving Clubs win a safer summer for their communities
- 2014/15 season Kubota trial recipients announced
- Surf Life Saving launches its annual Summer Appeal
- Surf Education mascot receives new name
- High hopes for local crews at North Island IRB champs
- Wellington Super Surf Boat event kicks-off the NZ Surf Boat Series
- Winning twins grinning after North Island IRB champs
- October
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September
- Injury rules Halligan out of Rescue 2014
- Which two clubs will rise to the top and win an IRB?
- SLSNZ 2014 Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
- SLSNZ 2014 service award recipients announced
- Injury rules Kelsi Boocock out of Youth team for Rescue 2014
- Rescue 2014 starts on a high note
- Reigning world champs have record breaking start to Rescue 2014
- NZ Black Fins in the lead after Day Two of Rescue 2014
- NZ surf lifesavers take double gold at Rescue 2014
- 2014 SLSNZ Board Appointments announcement
- 2014 Awards of Excellence winners announced
- NZ surf lifesavers edge in on double lifesaving world title
- Black Fins retain world surf lifesaving title
- Call for applications for the 2015 National Honours & Awards Committee
- Success for IRB and Surf Boat crews at Rescue 2014
- Papamoa wins World Interclub title
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August
- NZ Black Fins take part in first team camp
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Partners with Matua
- Thrifty Highlander auction aims to keep NZ’s lifeguards moving
- Black Fins to take part in final team camp ahead of Rescue 2014
- Regional Lifeguard Service positions open
- 2014 BP Leaders for Life a big success
- New staffing structure for Eastern Region
- Pool Championships to showcase rescue skills
- Andrew McMillan to lead Black Fins to Rescue 2014
- National sports awards presented at Pool Champs
- Records fall at the New Zealand Pool Championships
- Kent and Lee shine at New Zealand Pool Championships
- Papamoa repeat win at the 2014 NZ Pool Championships
- 2014 New Zealand Pool Championships overview
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July
- Water Safety NZ release
- New Zealand prepares to name its team to defend lifesaving world title
- Achievements to celebrated at BOP/Coromandel Awards of Excellence
- Northern Region celebrates its season at Awards of Excellence
- Cadbury rolls out 25,000 Jaffas for SLSNZ
- BOP/Coromandel Awards of Excellence results
- New Zealand team announced
- Chairman announces NZ Team
- Clubbies compete at the Commonwealth Games
- Passing of Waihi Beach Life Member
- Kubota trial continues for 2014/15 season
- Creating a Drowning Chain of Survival
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June
- Condolences over the passing of young clubbie
- Achievements celebrated at Capital Coast Awards of Excellence
- SLSNZ celebrates World Oceans Day
- Clubbies receive QSM in birthday honours list
- Hawke's Bay Awards of Excellence results
- Condolences to NZ Team coach
- New Lifesaving Services and Education Manager announced
- New Website & Database Admin appointed
- Surf Life Saving celebrates its volunteers during National Volunteer Week
- Surf Sports Blue Sky Review survey results
- Gisborne’s Top Lifeguards Named at Awards Ceremony
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand announces partnership with NZ Drinks
- NZ surf lifesaving stars on track to defend world title
- Call for application for positions on SLSNZ Board
- Governor General to launch Surf Diversity Programme
- Surf rescue stats down on last season
- New patrol base to be trialled for Tay St
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May
- Local heroes recognised at Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence
- 2014 Outward Bound Scholarships Announced
- Future direction of surf sports – have your say!
- Surf Life Saving receives New Zealand Search and Rescue Council Awards
- Canterbury/Tasman Awards of Excellence results
- Passing of 21 Club secretary Garry Mace
- First BP Leaders for Life workshop a great success
- April 2014 BP Rescue of the Month winners
- Notice of the 2014 AGM, Strategy Workshop and Awards of Excellence
- Taranaki Awards of Excellence results
- BP Rescue of the Month round-up
- NZ Pool Champs entries now open
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April
- BP Leaders for Life- apply now and you could
- Kiwis stand out at The Aussies
- Brent Harvey's resignation announcement
- Patrol season winds down
- March 2014 BP Rescue of the Month winners
- Ngati Porou Surf Life Saving joins national body
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand to benefit from Tough Mudder event
- NZ Open Squad comes together for first training camp
- First Training Camp a Big Success
- 2014 BP Leaders for Life Candidates Announced (1)
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March
- Halligan Jnr set to emerge in Whakatane waves
- Tenth title for masterful Omanu lifesavers
- High Performance Squads and Youth Team Announced
- Ferguson claims inaugural surf lifesaving title
- Sprinter Harman hoping to turn black sand into Glasgow gold
- Thrilling finishes highlight last day at Nationals
- Big swell forecast for IRB nationals
- February 2014 BP Rescue of the Month winners
- Waves galore as top IRB crews test mettle
- Rookies reign at IRB nationals
- Historic IRB win for Papamoa
- Call for IRB Advisory Group Applications
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February
- Local crews dominate Piha surf boat carnival
- Andy
- Lifeguard uniform regulations reminder
- Passing of Helen Velvin
- Crews represent NZ at major surf boat competition
- Official Oceans '14 merchandise on sale now
- Wellington Phoenix Charity Match
- New Sport Manager announced
- Surf boat series to be decided
- Gripping finale in surf boat series
- NZ crews race hard at major surf boat competition
- Condolences to the Mundy family
- Jamie Nilsson's resignation announcement
- Lifeguards come together to remember young clubbie
- Top ironman field for exhibition series
- Gold spread for surf club juniors
- Halligan takes on final round of Nutri-Grain Iron Woman Series
- Outward Bound Scholarships 2014
- Big surf hits junior lifesaving carnival
- Huge day for surf lifesaving juniors
- Emotional win for Omanu
- Change to closing date for entries to Nationals
- Sport Memo, 25 February 2014
- January 2014 Rescue of the Month winners
- Applications open for the 2014 BP Leaders for Life (1)
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January
- Condolences over the passing of two 21 Club members
- Jubilation for top NZ surf boat crews
- Student fines go to worthy cause
- Entries open for "The Aussies"
- DHL 10 year celebrations
- Do you have valuable skills to help clubs in an hour of need?
- Surf star shows lifesaving skills in real-life rescue
- Surf Life Saving and Thrifty Car Rental Partnership Activation (1)
- Sport Memo, 23 January 2014
- Lifeguard of the Year says give Surf a hand
- December Rescue of the Month winners
- Clarke, McDowell feature on ERCs first day
- Mount takes out Eastern Region surf titles
- Summer Appeal activities
- Surf Life Saving collection day on its way
- Chris Sisarich exhibition celebrates 10 years of DHL and Surf
- Summer Appeal collection day activities
- Summer Appeal Trade Me auctions
- Wellington Phoenix bucket collecting for Surf Life Saving
- A message from our Patron
- Young pups eager for Piha return
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December
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2013
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December
- SLS celebrates its volunteers on International Volunteer Day
- Jamie McDell visits Hereworth School
- Exhibitor information for NZ Surf Life Saving Championships
- Hosts heading IRB championships
- Rescue reunion inspires new Jamie McDell song
- Swim skills help Boon to IRB gold
- Papamoa complete IRB dominance
- Surfing champ Hewitt stars in different arena
- Stars will be out for Surf Life Saving
- Whangamata surf season begins with big numbers
- New Acting Sport Manager
- Halligan takes on next round of Nutri-Grain Iron Woman Series
- Hot action in Whangamata surf carnival
- Halligan takes on next rounds of Nutri-Grain Iron Woman Series
- Mt Maunganui teenager tops National Lifeguard School
- Challenges for Chris raises over $6,000
- High Performance Squads selection criteria announced
- Fantastic field for inaugural Mount Monster (1)
- Thrifty partners with Surf Life Saving New Zealand
- Winter season Rescue of the Month winners
- Season’s Greetings from Surf Life Saving
- Ferguson primed for Monster debut
- Taylor rebounds for emphatic Mount Monster win
- Surf Life Saving encourages beach-goers to be vigilant this Christmas
- Rookie lifeguard says give Surf a hand
- Double win delights ironman Beattie
- Surf boat series set to explode
- New Year Honour for Waimairi lifeguard
- Fitting memorial for surf club champion
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November
- New Member Development Manager announced
- Change to National Sport Committee
- Lengthy fundraising trip looms for SUP paddlers
- Two new members appointed to National Lifesaving Committee
- Boon on board faster surf craft
- Applications open for Prime Minister’s Scholarships
- One year anniversary of Rescue 2012
- New Partnership Activation Specialist announced
- Recognising our volunteers
- Blowhole bravado has serious intent
- Hawke’s Bay school wins visit from Jamie McDell
- Theft at Opotiki risks patrol season
- Kiwis make their mark at the BeNe Cup
- Singing star supports Surf Life Saving
- Sport Matters from the Sport Manager
- X Factor singing star supports Surf Life Saving
- Kiwis break multiple records at German Cup
- Kiwis break more records at German Cup
- Big test for surf boat season opener
- Boat event cancelled
- Location of the 2015 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships
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October
- Adshel Announces New Partnership with SLSNZ
- SLSNZ Sport Memo 1 October 2013
- Hot Water Beach Emergency phone proves its worth
- Lifeguards on hand for three pre-season rescues
- DRAFTFCB crowned winners of the Adshel Creative Challenge 2013
- NZ Pool Championships Showcases Rescue Skills
- Bid process for sport events now open
- Applications open for National Lifeguard School
- Swim stars eye surf lifesavings pool champs
- Charity partnership announced at first Phoenix match of the season
- Lee opens surfs pool champs in style
- Important Pool Championships Notice
- Papamoa open up healthy pool champs lead
- SLSNZ Chairman announces German Cup team
- Hind happy with surf comeback
- Pool Champs kicks-off national surf sports season
- New Zealand Team selected for 2013 International German Cup
- Surf Life Saving joins Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
- Challenges for Chris- the finish line
- Swimming for Surf
- Laura Quilter named Sportswoman of the Year
- Samantha Lee named Victoria University’s Sportsperson of the Year
- Condolences to NZ Team Assistant Coach
- SLSNZ announces new Board Chairman
- New season of Piha Rescue
- Surf lifeguards begin patrol season
- New CDO for Coromandel
- Labour Weekend club celebrations
- Emotional day for shark victim's brother 50 years after he was killed
- Veteran lifeguard plans to celebrate 75th Birthday with another island race
- Early morning swim turns to tragedy for young lifeguard
- Lifeguards conquer Gold, Monster beckons
- Challenges for Chris- challenge complete
- One of the world's best known logos
- New Central Region Manager announced
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September
- Exhibitor information for Oceans'14
- Injury rules Natasha Hind out of International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Clubbies claim three medals at ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Germany
- Positions available with SLSNZ
- Have your say on the lifeguard tower of the future
- Challenges for Chris- past the halfway mark
- New Zealand teams gear up for 2013 International Surf Rescue Challenge
- Radiation levels in Japan
- New Zealand Team selection for 2013 International German Cup
- Clubbies compete at ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships
- Clubbies’ share their Outward Bound experience
- Halligan qualifies for Ironwoman Series
- Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
- Halligan heroics help Kiwi lifesavers stay in touch
- New SLSNZ Board Members
- Veteran sparks Kiwi lifeguards in second test
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Celebrates Their Best
- Kiwi ironman conquers world champ
- “Surf House” relocation
- SLSNZ appoints Honorary Medical Director
- SLSNZ Staff Changes
- Kiwis finish on a high note at ISRC in Japan
- Call for nominations for the National Honours & Awards committee
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August
- Summer Staff positions 2013-2014 now open
- SLSNZ offers condolences over death of Northcliffe lifeguard
- Surf Life Saving new charity partnership
- Walter Maxwell announced as National Sport Committee appointed member
- University of Waikato's Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
- Challenges for Chris- race three of four
- Eastern Regional Pool Championships
- Loss to Taranaki Surf Life Saving family
- SLSNZ head office rocked by earthquake
- Passing of Otaki SLSC member
- Kiwis successful at Aussie Pool Champs
- Positions available with SLSNZ
- Clubbies compete at Canoe Sprint World Championships
- Change to closing date for entries to the 2013 NZ Pool Championships
- SLSNZ Sport Memo 28 August 2013
- SLSNZ Sport Memo 14 August 2013
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July
- Well wishes for the Mundy family
- Local Activity Calendars now available for download
- Sumner Surf Life Saving Club Demolished
- Kiwis back inaugural Winter Appeal
- Cousins recognised for bravery once again
- SLSNZ Chairman announces NZ Teams
- International Surf Rescue Challenge New Zealand team announced
- Brighton one step closer to rebuild dream
- Outward Bound Experiences
- Emergency phone installed at Hot Water Beach
- Steve Vaughan announced as Assistant Team Manager for NZ team
- Driving Safer Beaches with Kubota, Pub Charity and SLSNZ
- SLSNZ head office closed today due to earthquake
- Challenges for Chris- race two of four
- Positions available with SLSNZ
- Time is running out to win a school visit from Jamie McDell
- 2012-13 patrol statistics announced
- Lottery doubles as belated birthday present
- Bay of Plenty/Coromandel Awards of Excellence
- Brighton another step closer to rebuild dream
- SLSNZ Sport Memo 17 July 2013
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June
- Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa Awards of Excellence
- McLean honoured for services to Surf Life Saving
- High Performance Managers announced
- Barry McLean honoured with QSM
- Canterbury/Tasman Awards of Excellence
- Before you dip in the water - dip in your pocket
- SLS Partners with Wellington Phoenix
- Date change to North Island Surf Rescue Championships
- Red Beach SLSC launch new Clubhouse fundraising campaign
- Jamie McDell endorses Winter Appeal
- Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence
- Adshel Gives SLSNZ a Helping Hand
- Passing of East End Lifeguard Michael Taylor
- SLS celebrates its volunteers during NVW
- Wellington weather damages SLS Clubs
- Wellington Phoenix issue public challenge
- Lottery 21 Results
- BP takes on the Wellington Phoenix challenge
- National award nominations close this Sunday
- Kiwis gear up for Mid-Winter Dip
- Call to Surf Officials for 2013/14 season
- Vacant Position with the National Sport Committee
- Surf Life Saving Winter Appeal
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May
- March 2013 Rescue Of The Month Winners
- New Zealand Team Management positions being re-advertised (1)
- Mt Maunganui Wins Regional ROM Award
- Kariaotahi Wins Regional ROM Award
- St Clair, St Kilda and Sunset Win National ROM Award
- Acting Programmes & Services Manager - Southern Region
- New Sport Manager announced
- AGM Notice & Invitation to Chairmans Strategy Workshop
- Clubbies rewarded with NZSAR awards
- SLSNZ features in BP’s global and Oceania magazines
- Challenges for Chris
- April 2013 Rescue of the Month Winners
- Sunset Beach Mass Rescue Wins National Award
- Theft at United North Piha puts lives at risk
- Passing of Louis Jordain
- St Clair Sisters Claim Team of the Year at Otago Sports Awards
- Regional awards season kicks-off in Taranaki
- California Lifeguard Exchange
- Rescue of the Month Round-Up
- Taranaki Awards of Excellence
- Lottery #21 Early Bird & Auto-buyer Results
- Sir Bob Harvey honoured at investiture ceremony
- Capital Coast Awards of Excellence
- Rescue boat finds welcoming new home in Tolaga Bay
- Jamie McDell to take part in IRB training weekend
- Kubota announces SLSNZ support
- Book early to win a school visit from Jamie McDell
- The ONE road to France begins
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April
- Rescue boats find welcoming new homes
- Change for 2013 NZ Pool Championships
- Balclutha’s Biggest Race
- Jamie McDell rocks Brighton
- Dramatic rescue at Port Waikato
- SLS Patrol Season Winds Down
- February 2013 Rescue Of The Month Winners
- Rescue stats increase 48 percent on last season
- Rookie lifeguard honoured with Anzac award
- Kiwi clubbies make the Aussie’s medal table
- SLSNZ launches slick new website
- Award nominations are open
- Award nominations are open (1)
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March
- Outward Bound scholarships 2013 announced
- New information for IRB Nationals
- St Kilda to lead South Island IRB charge
- Sumner pair secures IRB gold
- Shark attack victim mourned by Muriwai locals
- Classy East End crews seal overall IRB win
- Rival clubs on the IRB charge
- Close tussle at IRB champs
- IRB nationals attract big numbers
- Beattie brilliance takes ironman title
- New Zealand Development Coaches Appointed
- High Performance Squads announced
- Foster finally bags 10th flags title
- Carrington stars in rising Mount surf
- Dynasty delivers for Omanu masters
- Moors returns seeking NZ ironman glory
- Tide turning for Omanu
- 10 reasons to come to nationals
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February
- Sweet win for Titahi Bay surf boat crew
- Cream of surf boat crews rise to Waihi
- High Performance coaching roles available
- Official Oceans'13 Merchandise
- State NZ SLS Championships programme now available
- Surf boat series shared at Waihi
- Ruakaka braced for surf series showdown
- Muriwai Beach to remain closed
- January 2013 Rescue of the Month winners
- Surf to School Pilot South Island
- Rip Current Experience Survey
- Driving Safer Beaches
- Maney makes hay while the Northland sun shines
- Oceans of surf talent on display
- New Zealand Coaching Duo Reappointed
- Papamoa power home in Oceans triumph
- Newton stuns with Sonic ironman triumph
- Giant seas test star surf athletes
- Young lifeguard an Oceans inspiration
- Sonic finale for top NZ surf lifesavers
- Fast start for Oceans 13 competitors
- McMillan to feature in Southern surf lifesaving meet
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January
- Champions descend on Central events
- Puddick, Wilson highlight Sonic race series
- Wilson picks up maiden surf lifesaving win
- Rare loss for national IRB champs
- Golden haul for Capital surf lifesavers
- Three National Selectors Reappointed
- Clarke keen to match rising surf talent
- Aged brigade enjoy surf lifesaving success
- SLSNZ Chairman announces NZ Surf Boat Teams
- Teens tame tough Whangamata surf
- Piha keen to justify surf boat selection
- Another year of upsets at Whangamata surf boat round
- SLS Sun Protection Available Now
- Singer, song-writer, lifesaver
- December Rescue of the Month winners
- Outward Bound Scholarships 2013
- Lifeguards busy as flat waters fool swimmers
- Rescuers avert a triple tragedy
- Tricky tides keep rescuers busy
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December
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2012
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December
- Great start to summer surf lifesaving season
- Beattie shines in surf lifesaving series
- World champs line up in IRB titles
- Applications are now open for National Selectors
- Sunset claim slim IRB lead
- Waimarama duo dominate but Sunset supreme
- Schoolgirl seeking fast start in surf series
- Surf Lifesaving stars head to Whangamata
- Puddick proves a point in surf series opener
- Surf Life Saving hit by massive high performance funding cut
- Hungry Halligan keen for another surf milestone
- Moors ready for Australian ironman event
- Halligan vows to fight back from tough surf series start
- Omanu trio chase prestigious home surf title
- Mairangi Bay hope to arrest surf boat slips
- Tight tussle in surf boat opener
- Waihi Rookie Lifeguard makes rescue
- New Year Honours for our lifeguards
- Winter/November Rescue of the Month winners
- Jamie McDell's Song for Surf
- Lifeguard Lauren to light up Auckland Domain
- Glow for Surf at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
- Surfing legend backs Jandal Day
- Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year calls for help
- Lifeguard of the Year says give Surf a hand
- Prime Minister’s position firmly ‘Between the Flags’
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November
- McMillan thrives on NZ surf captaincy
- Ferguson lines up fourth worlds campaign
- Kiwis aim to end Australian dominance
- Records fall for Kiwi surf lifesaving team
- Brilliant Lee caps strong NZ start
- Hind helps maintain NZ surf team's form
- Hind blinder helps NZ surf team into second
- Gissy boys rock world champs
- Kiwis close in on world title
- Kiwis on top of the world
- Mighty McMillan leads Kiwi triumph
- Taylor dominates U20 worlds
- Updated New Zealand records now available
- Applications are now open for the 2013 Prime Minister’s Scholarships
- Important Surf Sport reminders for all clubs and clubbies
- Piha favourites for surf boat series opener
- Early Christmas present for proud new paddle board owner
- Amazing lifeguards give second chance to Jim
- October
- September
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August
- Selectors add two athletes to World Championship squad
- NZ Surf Life Saving Team aim to take World title from Aussie
- SLSNZ Chairman announces NZ Teams
- Lisa Carrington wins Olympic Gold
- NZ Surf League programme announced
- ILS Sport Commission Nomination
- Selectors add Quilter to 2012 World Championships Development Squad
- July
- June
- May
- April
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March
- Valuable warm-up for IRB crews
- Capital Coast Championships notice
- Taranaki IRB Champs - postponed
- Capital Coast Champs - postponed
- Capital Coast Champs - CANCELLED
- Waimarama dominate southern IRB carnival
- Waioeka Gorge closure
- 1230 Surf Lifeguards battle for top club honours with the support of State
- Teenage talent eye nationals success
- Fast start for Aussie-based surf stars
- Surf Life Saving Masters
- Flying feet help Papamoa lead State Nationals
- Swell time for surf lifesaving stars
- High performance squads announced
- Tight finishes dominate finals day
- Surf Lifeguards qualify for Olympics
- Final fling for kiwi Surf Lifeguards
- Hickman picks up first Kiwi gold
- Rare gold for Pauanui
- More gold for Kiwi beach sprinters
- Day two results- BP Surf Rescue NZ Championships
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February
- Swell times looming for surf boats
- Perfect Piha surf boats grab double
- Kiwi Berridge gets Ironman series call-up
- Bay hunting for NZ Surf League titles
- Title battle for provincial surf supremacy
- Harker haul helps Bay to Surf League success
- Taranaki take early Surf League lead
- Gisborne win under-19 Surf League crown
- Taranaki claim fourth Surf League crown
- Piha dominate in Australia
- Young surf stars rub shoulders with seasoned pros
- Peat back at scene of youthful surf dominance
- Oceans'12 day one results
- Smaller surf clubs shine amid Mount gloom
- Red Beach, Omanu hold Oceans lead
- Taylor, Boon take out Sonic surf series deciders
- Red Beach win Oceans title
- Sonic Race Series Winners
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January
- Swell time for upsets in surf boat series
- Rena Update: 10 Jan 2012
- Taranaki local excited about big surf lifesaving weekend
- CRCs / Sonic Race Series - all go!
- IRB Series round 3 cancelled today!
- Big training stint helps surf lifesaver Boon
- 2012 NZ Surf League Teams
- Mumby joins cross-coast rivals for Surf League
- Mckenzie keen to feature as surf season ramps up
- Moors makes waves at flat surf carnival
- Cox announces surf return in style
- NSW teams announced for Surf League
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December
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2011
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December
- New faces, new venue for surf boat series
- Double surf boat joy for Mairangi Bay
- Under 20 NZ Team at Rescue 2012
- BP Surf Rescue NZ Champs 2013 venue change
- Interest building in IRB series
- Results from BP Surf Rescue Series round two
- Same old result for East End gurus
- Family ties help clinch IRB spoils
- Surf lifesaving stars head to Whangamata
- Sonic Race Series kicks off tomorrow
- Ferguson in form in series opener
- Rena Update 21 Dec 2011
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November
- Applications now open for PM scholarships
- Bay pair chasing early IRB success
- Muriwai crew top opening IRB series round
- Kent ready for German Cup campaign
- Teens make NZ surf lifesaving team debut
- Three golds for NZ surf lifesaving team
- Lee shines at surf lifesaving's German Cup
- Kiwi sprinters perform in Australian series
- Sonic Race Series set to sizzle this summer
- SLSNZ ready for Rena fallout
- October
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December
News
News
Stay safe on the water this Queen’s Birthday weekend
Posted by SLS Media on Tuesday, May 26, 2020Surf Life Saving NZ is asking people making the most of the long weekend to stay safe if they are going to be in, on or around the water.
Read more...Surf Lifeguards aren’t on patrol, but the risks are still there
Posted by SLS Media on Friday, May 22, 2020While much of the country will be enjoying warm autumn weather this weekend, Surf Life Saving NZ is asking anyone heading to the beach to take extra care in, on, or around the water.
Read more...Surf Life Saving New Zealand acknowledges death at Karekare Beach, West Auckland
Posted by SLS Media on Wednesday, May 20, 2020Shortly after midday on May 19, 2020, volunteer Surf Lifeguards responded to four teenagers caught in a rip at Karekare Beach, West Auckland.
Read more...Keeping New Zealanders safe in the water
Posted by SLS Media on Monday, May 18, 2020Our lifeguards and coastguards who keep New Zealanders safe in the water have been given a funding boost thanks to the 2020 Budget, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Poto Williams has announced.
Read more...Careful rescue earns Surf Lifeguards first place
Posted by SLS Media on Friday, May 15, 2020Volunteer Surf Lifeguards from Mount Maunganui are being praised for their involvement in the delicate and careful rescue of a jet skier who had suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
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