Coastguard pulls off lucky rescue for Waiwera pair

10:46 Tue, 9 Apr

Coastguard Hibiscus celebrates the extraordinary rescue of Waiwera friends Charles Waterton (in maroon) and Trudy Atherton, centre. Sharp eyes, and a fair dose of good...

Raft race run for Coastguard

08:00 Mon, 27 Feb

The Mahurangi River will be the scene for a race of a different kind on Sunday, March 12. The Barfoot & Thompson Raft Race will...

Kawau Coastguard volunteer patrols keep boaties safe

11:00 Tue, 22 Nov

Insurance at seaFrom a simple jump start to something more serious, non-urgent assistance is free for Coastguard members. Membership starts from just $130, but if...

Coastguard windfall from Leigh home sale

10:00 Tue, 12 Jul

Volunteer search and rescue charity Coastguard New Zealand has received a substantial $50,000 donation from the sale of a waterfront property at Leigh. The 26-hectare...

Lucky escape for capsized crew off Kawau

09:00 Mon, 7 Mar

Five fishermen on a day out from Gulf Harbour to Kawau Island had a lucky escape when their six-metre boat capsized in rough seas on...

Coastguard secures America’s Cup chase boat

08:00 Tue, 7 Dec

North Kaipara Coastguard’s operations have got a substantial boost thanks to a new rescue boat, which it took possession of last week. The new boat...