Volunteer Surf Lifeguards from Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club had packed up for the day when they were alerted to a double kayak with two people on board that had capsized approximately 500m offshore.
Read more...A massive Red Beach contingent will be hoping to recreate some history at Surf Life Saving NZ’s Eastern Regional Championships in Mount Maunganui this weekend.
Read more...Jack Clarke didn't think twice when he spotted two snorkellers in trouble in a rip. The 15-year-old had been a qualified lifeguard for just a year when he plunged into the water at Tapotupotu Beach in the Far North to reach the struggling men
Read more...Lifeguards are simply ordinary Kiwis, doing extraordinary things in their spare time. They are busy police officers, surgeons, teachers, students and tradies. They come from all walks of life with a united desire to help others.
Read more...Today, BP has announced the return of its campaign, Every Litre Counts, to help keep New Zealand beaches safe. For every litre of fuel sold at BP retail sites nationwide before Sunday 16 February, BP will make a donation to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ).
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