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‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
Body discovered in water near boat ramp in Drury
Police said the body was found by a member of the public.
‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at Piha
Partner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.
‘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.
Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked cries
A rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.
Iwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay death
A person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.
Young 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.'
Man dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the water
The man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.
Person dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bay
A rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday.
Man who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout named
Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.
'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity
Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.
Rāhui updated after body found in Ōhope
Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.
Missing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family says
The family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.
‘Screaming in the dark’: What really doomed the ‘unsinkable’ Bayesian superyacht?
By the time the storm had eased, the superyacht had disappeared off the Sicilian coast.
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue
When a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Hey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summer
Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.