Surf Lifeguards around the country are bracing themselves for what could be the busiest lifesaving season on record as New Zealanders face a summer without the option of overseas holidays.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is calling on Hollywood heavyweight Dwayne Johnson (aka “The Rock”) to talk to Kiwi men about beach safety.

This weekend’s Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) National Pool Rescue Championships are a chance for Surf Lifeguards to test their fitness ahead of what’s expected to be a record-breaking busy season on our nation’s beaches.

The Sports Tribunal has suspended surf life saver John Elsmore for nine months after testing positive for cannabis.

Richie Whinham took part in his first TSB Nationals competition 20 years ago. And he’s been to every one since.

Rachel Clarke's carefully honed lifesaving instincts promise to make 2020 a huge year, both on and off the beach.

A massive Red Beach contingent will be hoping to recreate some history at this weekend's Eastern Region surf lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui.

The lure of sun and swell will draw 200 of New Zealand's best surf lifesavers to Midway Beach in Gisborne this weekend.

Details have been revealed about a bid for Auckland to host a World Qualifying Series 10,000-rated event at Piha in March 2020: the Piha Pro. But it is not a done deal … just yet.

"I always feel welcomed here – everyone is so friendly and happy to share their waves," smiles Piha surfer Zen Wallis. "I'm fizzing right now."