New ZealandBody found in Auckland river after failing to return from dinghy tripThe alarm was raised when the man failed to return on a trip to shore from a moored boat.28 Jun 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedyThe boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a body in the water': Humble hero recounts saving drowning pensioner 03 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame26 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the waterWith the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody discovered in water near boat ramp in DruryPolice said the body was found by a member of the public.28 Feb 04:43 AM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandDouble water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland incidentsTwo people died in separate water-related incidents in Auckland yesterday afternoon.22 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place following Maketū deathEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.09 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandMaketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shorelineEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.08 Feb 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Breaks our heart': Investigation into Piha swimmer's rare death between flagsThe swimmer was in a group of seven caught in a rip while swimming between flags.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvementsOne death was Gisborne's official 2024 drowning tally, but the region was hit hard.03 Feb 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at PihaPartner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.01 Feb 04:24 AM
New Zealand‘Big dreams’: Missing Piha swimmer wanted to buy house with partner; body found on nearby beach'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.31 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near CambridgeAt this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.29 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandTeen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start universityThe popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.28 Jan 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked criesA rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.20 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandIwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay deathA person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.09 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bayA rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday. 31 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
New Zealand'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM