Safety & Education

Coastguard North Canterbury rescues five boaties in harrowing Motunau Bar incident

Five boaties were rescued on July 5th after a failed Motunau Bar crossing. Coastguard North Canterbury responded in challenging conditions.

Kiwis raise over $644,000 for Coastguard in The Big Swim

Thousands of New Zealanders raised over $644,000 during the 2025 Coastguard Big Swim fundraiser, covering 29,511km to support volunteer marine rescue services across the country.

Eyes wide open

Small rescue, big reminder: be prepared on the water

Rescue on Lake Tarawera highlights power of teamwork and technology

Answering the call: Coastguard Volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week

Tragedy on the Pātea Bar: Two Lives Lost in Sudden Capsize

Coastguard news: Trial unit set for Mangawhai

Don’t Get Caught Out: A tender tale

Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast

Man Overboard: Drill like it’s real—because one day it will be