23 Jan 2023

Beachgoers keen for more lifeguards as drowning toll rises

From Checkpoint, 5:17 pm on 23 January 2023

Auckland beachgoers want more lifeguards on duty as the drowning toll mounts.

Over the weekend, six people died in the water in and around Auckland. Surf Life Saving says over the past 48 hours, lifeguards across the region performed a total of 43 rescues, 11 assists, and four major first aid operations in Auckland alone.

Rayssa Almeida has more.

Show status: Off air

Get the RNZ app

for easy access to all your favourite programmes

Subscribe to Checkpoint

Podcast (MP3) Oggcast (Vorbis)