New ZealandSecond body found on West Coast beachAt least one of the bodies believed to be that of a fisherman.03 Sep 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survivalWhen Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilean woman who drowned had planned to move homeMillaray Ramos' friends raise enough money to send her body home.24 Mar 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Fun, bubbly and vibrant' Chilean woman to be farewelled tomorrowThe Chilean woman, who loved living in Torbay, drowned while swimming this week.22 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandToddler who drowned described as a 'cheeky wee monkey'Police were called to the Riverhead address around mid-afternoon on Monday.21 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandChild drowns in pool at RiverheadA child has drowned at a property in Riverhead this afternoon.18 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandTeenager's death at Raglan bridge deemed accidentalThe circumstances of death found Richard's drowning was accidental.13 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drowningsVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'It will haunt me forever': Father's pain over 7-year-old son's drowningHamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach on January 10, swimming with his sister.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men missing after waterfall incidentsEmergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall.20 Jan 06:56 AM
New ZealandDive squad searches Ramarama swimming hole for manThe incident is believed to have occurred at the Maketu Waterfall.20 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandBream Bay tragedy: Man dies while retrieving fishing netsEmergency services were alerted shortly after 7am.12 Jan 08:24 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer recovered at Whangārei FallsThe man went missing at Whangārei Falls yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandMissing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend saysA police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.11 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Police release name of boy, 7, who drowned at RaglanA family's day at the beach ended in tragedy as 7-year-old swept into harbour channel.11 Jan 12:33 AM
New Zealand68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.08 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandHero cop saves 3 girls from drowning at Lake OkarekaAn off duty cop saved three little girls from drowning at a crowded Rotorua lake beach.07 Jan 08:11 PM
New ZealandToddler drowns in Ashburton ditchEmergency services called to the scene about 5.20pm on Sunday.07 Jan 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Come back Leka': Family's vigil for teen swept awayThree days on Leka Pasiaka's family remain at the Auckland beach he disappeared from.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmerMan saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by31 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandCoastguard plane joins search for missing swimmerThe 16-year-old disappeared from Whatipu yesterday while swimming with his family30 Dec 12:11 AM
New Zealand'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept awayA teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.29 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandTeen rescues friend three days after surf lifesaving lessonSurf Life Saving Northern region is calling for better funding to allow it to grow.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfallThe swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.21 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandMan dies after spa pool incident in RotoruaA young man has died following an incident in a private spa pool in Ohinemutu, Rotorua.05 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandExhausted teen drowned after getting five-year-old girl to safetyBen Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.21 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka RiverGirl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.19 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandMan dies in suspected drowning in West AucklandPolice say first aid was carried out on the victim but sadly he could not be revived.15 Nov 01:51 AM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandBaby's miraculous ocean rescue: What happened nextFirefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMother of son plucked from ocean: 'I don't think my heart worked'Fisherman who saved toddler from the ocean at Matata Beach first thought it was a doll.05 Nov 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Incredible tragedy': Toddler who drowned in pool 'loved, cherished by all'Family and friends rally after a Central Hawke's Bay toddler drowned.22 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand'It felt like a washing machine'EXCLUSIVE: Young woman who drowned in Waikato River praised for helping friend to safety.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom grief to joy: Mother who lost 2yo daughter gives birth to boyChantal Kerlin fell pregnant shortly after losing her 2-year-old daughter in a drowning.25 Aug 05:00 PM