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Police are at a property in Riverhead this evening where a child has drowned. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Child drowns in pool at Riverhead

18 Mar, 2019 6:51pm

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A lifeguard keeps an eye on swimmers at Castlecliff Beach earlier this year.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The three Rs: Safe swimming message from surf lifeguards

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The three Rs for rip safety are: Relax and float, raise your hand and ride the rip.

A crowd gathers on a jetty at the edge of Raglan Harbour after the incident. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Teenager's death at Raglan bridge deemed accidental

13 Feb, 2019 7:38pm
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The circumstances of death found Richard's drowning was accidental.

NEW ZEALAND

Viewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drownings

31 Jan, 2019 12:30pm
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Seven-year-old Hamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach, Raglan, on January 10, 2019, while paddling in shallow water with his sister. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'It will haunt me forever': Father's pain over 7-year-old son's drowning

27 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Hamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach on January 10, swimming with his sister.

Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Two men missing after waterfall incidents

20 Jan, 2019 7:56pm
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Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall.

The incident is believed to have occurred at the Maketu Waterfall. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Dive squad searches Ramarama swimming hole for man

20 Jan, 2019 5:06pm
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The incident is believed to have occurred at the Maketu Waterfall.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7am. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Bream Bay tragedy: Man dies while retrieving fishing nets

13 Jan, 2019 9:24am
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Emergency services were alerted shortly after 7am.

The body of a man friends said was an international student from the Philippines has been recovered at Whangārei Falls. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Body of missing swimmer recovered at Whangārei Falls

12 Jan, 2019 4:27pm
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The man went missing at Whangārei Falls yesterday afternoon.

Whangarei Falls is a popular tourist spot. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Missing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend says

12 Jan, 2019 11:29am
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A police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.

The boy died at Raglan's Wainui Beach. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Beach tragedy: Police release name of boy, 7, who drowned at Raglan

11 Jan, 2019 1:33pm
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A family's day at the beach ended in tragedy as 7-year-old swept into harbour channel.

In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.

NEW ZEALAND

68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018

9 Jan, 2019 10:13am
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In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.

Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019 occurred off Motukaraka Point (pictured) in the Hokianga Harbour. Photo / Debbie Beadle

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019

9 Jan, 2019 7:00am
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The 65-year-old man's body was found off Motukaraka Pt, Hokianga, about 8pm on Monday.

The Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving club education tour team (from left) Taylor Manning, Emily Stolwerk, Brianna Hall, Rick Stolwerk, Lucy Manning, Angela Stolwerk, Laura Manning (front), Sascha Peck, Claire Peabody, Bryce Beeston and Kath Manning. Photo / Supplied

NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Sport

Tragic drowning motivates water safety tour

9 Jan, 2019 6:30am
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The tour will visit five areas around Northland to promote water safety.

Dannevirke's Senior Constable Wayne Churchouse knew something terrible was happening at Lake Okareka, where he's pictured in black shorts on the day of the rescue. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hero cop saves 3 girls from drowning at Lake Okareka

8 Jan, 2019 9:11am
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An off duty cop saved three little girls from drowning at a crowded Rotorua lake beach.

Mount Maunganui lifeguard Deb Reardon rescued an elderly man from a rip at Mount Maunganui in January 2018. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay has one of country's highest preventable drowning rates

7 Jan, 2019 2:03pm
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There were 14 drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2018, the majority in home pools.

Police said the girl was found unresponsive in a body of water near the farmhouse. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Toddler drowns in Ashburton ditch

7 Jan, 2019 1:55pm
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Emergency services called to the scene about 5.20pm on Sunday.

Coastguard Rotorua Lakes duty officer Cathy Punter in a Coastguard boat. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Good behaviour in water welcome after last year's figures

6 Jan, 2019 8:00am
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People's water safety has been good so far this season out on Rotorua lakes.

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand eastern region lifesaving manager Chase Cahalane. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Spike in surf rescues amid 'perfect storm' conditions

5 Jan, 2019 12:00pm
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Teens involved in mass rescue had ignored their safety advice, lifeguard says.

Aman Kumar was an aspiring pilot and had been studying at Air Hawke's Bay flight school when he drowned at Maraetotara Falls in December. Photo / Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY

Drowning cuts short trainee pilot's dream

4 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Aman Kumar drowned at popular swimming spot Maraetotara Falls.

Family members Sela Molipeli, left, Saulala Jr Fononga, Litani Jr Katoa, Sini Latu, Vaita Katoa and Pasita Katoa on the beach. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

'Come back Leka': Family's vigil for teen swept away

2 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Three days on Leka Pasiaka's family remain at the Auckland beach he disappeared from.

The man was rescued in the vicinity of Richmond Rd in Clive, Hawke's Bay. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Shellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmer

1 Jan, 2019 7:03am
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Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by

Emergency services and Surf Life Saving respond to reports of a missing swimmer at Whatipu Beach. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Coastguard plane joins search for missing swimmer

30 Dec, 2018 1:11pm
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The 16-year-old disappeared from Whatipu yesterday while swimming with his family

The woman who tried to save the boy is helped to a waiting ambulance by paramedics. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept away

30 Dec, 2018 7:15am
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A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.

Ilynah Itamua and Luquerah Itamua saved the life of their friend at Point Chevalier Beach using skills learnt at a Beach Education Programme run by Surf Life Saving NZ. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Teen rescues friend three days after surf lifesaving lesson

29 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Surf Life Saving Northern region is calling for better funding to allow it to grow.

A 20-year-old Indian student has been identified as the victim of a drowning at Maraetotara Falls late on Friday afternoon.

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY

Visiting student drowns at falls swimming spot

24 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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The drowned man had been swimming with a group of five other students.

A body has been recovered after a person went missing after diving into the water at Maraetotara Falls, near Hastings. Photo / Duncan Brown.

NEW ZEALAND

Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall

22 Dec, 2018 8:06am
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The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

Police are assisting St John at the scene. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man dies after spa pool incident in Rotorua

5 Dec, 2018 1:54pm
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A young man has died following an incident in a private spa pool in Ohinemutu, Rotorua.

Ben Gardner drowned in the Kawarau River near Queenstown in December 2016. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Exhausted teen drowned after getting five-year-old girl to safety

22 Nov, 2018 11:10am
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Ben Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.

A 12-year-old girl managed to hold onto a branch after being swept down the Motueka River. Photo / Tim Cuff

NEW ZEALAND

Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River

19 Nov, 2018 2:34pm
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Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.

Emergency services were called to the incident early this afternoon. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Man dies in suspected drowning in West Auckland

15 Nov, 2018 2:51pm
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Police say first aid was carried out on the victim but sadly he could not be revived.

NEW ZEALAND

Rapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZ

12 Nov, 2018 4:12pm
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Surge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.

The emergency vehicles at the scene of the baby's rescue at Matata Beach. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Baby's miraculous ocean rescue: What happened next

7 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Firefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.

Hero fisherman Gus Hutt with his wife Sue where he saved the baby's life at Matata Beach. Photo / Troy Baker, Whakatane Beacon

NEW ZEALAND

Mother of son plucked from ocean: 'I don't think my heart worked'

5 Nov, 2018 5:16pm
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Fisherman who saved toddler from the ocean at Matata Beach first thought it was a doll.

Costyn was described as having 'precious big beautiful eyes, golden complexion with beautiful brown/blonde hair'. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

'Incredible tragedy': Toddler who drowned in pool 'loved, cherished by all'

23 Oct, 2018 6:29am
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Family and friends rally after a Central Hawke's Bay toddler drowned.

As more boaties take to the water in spring, it is a timely reminder to always wear lifejackets. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Opinion - Bryan Gould: Lifejackets are lifesavers

17 Sep, 2018 6:00pm
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Individuals, families and society all pay a price for bad decision-making.

The bravery of Rachael de Jong, 21, was praised by the Coroner investigating her drowning on the Waikato River. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'It felt like a washing machine'

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: Young woman who drowned in Waikato River praised for helping friend to safety.

Chantal and Conor Kerlin with their three children. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

From grief to joy: Mother who lost 2yo daughter gives birth to boy

26 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Chantal Kerlin fell pregnant shortly after losing her 2-year-old daughter in a drowning.

Mu Thu Pa, left, and her husband Kay Dah Ukay were fishing at Muriwai Beach with three of their children when they were swept away. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Orphans' tributes to parents who drowned at Muriwai

20 Jul, 2018 12:49pm
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Mourners remember happy, sociable couple survived by nine children.

The pair were remembered at the spot they were swept from. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Over $12k donated to support drowning victims' children

18 Jul, 2018 7:13am
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The nine siblings are sticking together after losing both their parents in the tragedy.

The children of Kay Dah Ukay, 48, and Mu Thu Pa, 50, who were swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach on Monday. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Muriwai drowning: Children plan joint funeral

18 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Kay Dah Ukay and Mu Thu Pa will be farewelled by their nine children at funeral on Friday.

NEW ZEALAND

Couple swept off Muriwai leave behind nine children

17 Jul, 2018 5:15pm
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Former refugees Kay Dah Ukay and his wife Mu Thu Pa were fishing when tragedy struck.

NEW ZEALAND

Two people have died after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach

17 Jul, 2018 5:15pm
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A man and woman have drowned after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach in West Auckland.

Emergency staff at Muriwai Beach this afternoon, where two people drowned after being swept off rocks. Photo / Mana Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

'People just keep underestimating how dangerous it is out there'.

16 Jul, 2018 7:22pm
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A man and woman have drowned after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach.

Drownings at private swimming pools have risen in the last 18 months, with one stand-out statistic - five of the pool deaths were children under five. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Home swimming pool drownings on rise

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Drowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.

Water Safety New Zealand's Jonty Mills says the Bay of Plenty has the second highest drowning toll in New Zealand and a new strategic group is needed to save lives. Photo / Hagen Hopkins

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

New group to curb Bay's drowning figures

23 May, 2018 4:12pm
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Bay of Plenty leaders come together to help curb the region's dire drowning statistics.

NEW ZEALAND

Drowning widow: 'Please let me stay'

4 May, 2018 7:32am
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Widow faced "torturous" cultural prosecution when she returned to India after the tragedy

Ian Gregory Wells has been honoured by his fellow firefighters following his drowning yesterday. Photo: Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

'You will be missed': Tributes flow for drowned man

26 Mar, 2018 3:54pm
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Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade paid a heartfelt tribute to their fallen station officer.

Braedyn Birss, right, and Paulo Henrique, valiantly but unsuccessfully tried to help a drowning man at Pakiri Beach. Photo/Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Heroic Pakiri Beach rescuer: 'It's just too easy to die'

5 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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"I couldn't find him, I didn't know where he was, I just lost sight of him."

Braedyn Briss, right, and Paulo Henrique tried their hardest to save a drowning man yesterday at Pakiri Beach, pictured. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

He saw an arm in the air, then it vanished beneath the waves

4 Mar, 2018 3:44pm
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"I couldn't find him, I didn't know where he was."

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