New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Wellington'Devastating accident': Toddler hospitalised after 'serious' drowning in home pool08 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond death18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall to ban public from killer coast line after fishermen drown at notorious point02 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowning26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lifeguards prepare for busy summer as surf lifesaving season gets under wayOPINION: Last summer, Northland lifeguards logged 42 rescues and 3956 preventive actions.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Kahu'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing deathThe coroner said Moeakiola may have survived if he'd been wearing a lifejacket.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBone found in case of missing diver leads to findings on his deathJinting Guo hasn't been seen since 2023. His body remains missing, but for a single bone. 02 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSpate of drownings at Papanui Point prompts access questionJust south of Raglan, it is the country’s deadliest rock fishing spot.09 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Raglan fisherman enters second weekA man in his 20s was seen falling into the sea last Monday.02 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
World'Should have done more': Influencer breaks silence after son’s pool tragedyEmilie Kiser said a permanent pool fence could have saved her son's life. 30 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato fishing deaths prompt call for life jacket law changeCoroner highlights dangers of rock fishing after deaths at Papanui Pt, Raglan. 26 Aug 08:07 PM
EntertainmentDistracted by gambling: New details on TikTok star's family tragedyA camera captured a 3yo falling into a pool; the father's response time is under scrutiny.12 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan's body pulled from water at Auckland marinaEmergency services were called at about 3.30pm after reports a man had fallen from a boat.10 Aug 04:53 AM
Wellington'Really big heart': Wellington real estate agent named as diving victimThe diver was identified as 46-year-old Chiu Minh Looc, also known as Jack.09 Aug 07:27 PM
New Zealand'Sweet dreams, my baby boy': Mother's heartbreak as son found dead at Arkles BayTyler Porter, 20, was found dead in the water at Arkles Bay yesterday morning.27 Jul 01:39 AM
New Zealand'A true Southland legend': Businessman who died on fishing trip rememberedRick Murrell was found dead – and another fisherman was rushed to hospital.22 Jul 02:24 AM
World30 dead after boat sinks in Ha Long Bay stormThe Wonder Seas was carrying 48 passengers when it capsized.19 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandGirl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'Tegan Chen drowned in Fiordland National Park's Marian Creek in January 2022.17 Jul 06:25 AM
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'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coastOne survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies. 15 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandRescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near PāteaOne person is being treated while the search continues for two others.14 Jun 11:38 PM
New Zealand'There's a body in the water': Humble hero recounts saving drowning pensioner John Schofield, 74, was face down in a 'zombie state' when Ramon Glauser found him. 03 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowningJohn Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU. 01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
