New ZealandSwimming lessons urged to stop deathsAs preventable summer drownings hit a six-year high, Labour are calling for greater swimming education at schools to keep young Kiwia safe in our waterways.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We thought we'd see our Joshie again'Grown men cried on hearing news of death of popular young man after a summer afternoon swim.14 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandSummer's drowning toll 6 year high'She'll be right' attitude will be the death of young men in our waters.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShock after smiley AUT student's deathRachael Louise De Jong's life was tragically cut short when she was swept down the Waikato River on Monday.10 Feb 06:22 AM
New ZealandYoung triathlete dies at Auckland poolA man is believed to have suffered a medical event at a public swimming pool in east Auckland.09 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandRiver victim knew missing womanThe young woman swept to her death when floodgates opened on Waikato River was a young Aucklander with an infectious smile that could "cheer anyone up".07 Feb 10:45 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman swept away in riverPolice have named a young woman who died when she was swept down the Waikato River yesterday.07 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandTaupo mayor on drowning: 'A tragedy'Drowning a tragedy but dam flood to remain open as an attraction, says Taupo mayor.07 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt teen died rescuing his mateThe teenager who drowned after he was swept into the flooded Hutt River on Thursday was trying to rescue his friend.04 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandElderly man dies at Nelson beachAn elderly man has died at a Nelson beach, despite attempts to rescue him.01 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandPregnant fiancee watches as partner diesA pregnant woman watched helplessly as rescuers tried to save her fiance after he was pulled from a Northland beach.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandMan drowns off Ruakaka BeachA man has drowned off Ruakaka Beach today after he and two others were swept 100m offshore.30 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandTeenager dies in Taranaki river crossingPolice have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.23 Jan 09:49 PM
LifestyleToddler scales pool fence with frightening easeTwenty-one seconds is all it took for Wendy Atkinson's 2-year-old to scale their regulation-standard pool fence.16 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandWoman critical after near drowningA woman is in a critical condition following a near drowning on Auckland's North Shore.10 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandGrim message for young menThe deaths of 21 young Kiwi men who drowned in our waterways last year were preventable, Water Safety New Zealand says.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who drowned at Lake Ferry namedThe name of the Filipino fisherman who was washed out to sea yesterday has been released.02 Jan 06:52 PM
WorldNZ family reeling after toddler drownsA NZ family is mourning the loss of their2-year-old girl after she tragically drowned after she was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool.02 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandMan, 52, dead in water incidentOne person has died in a water rescue at Doves Bay Marina, near Kerikeri in the Far North.30 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandTwo people helicoptered to hospitalThree people nearly drowned at a Raglan beach this evening.29 Dec 06:55 AM
New ZealandMuriwai drowning victim named by policePolice name the man found washed up on a west coast beach on Christmas Eve.27 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandBody washes up on Muriwai BeachA body has washed up on Muriwai Beach, north-west of Auckland, this afternoon.21 Dec 03:09 AM
WorldTwins rescued from poolTwins needed CPR after being pulled from a pool in Sydney.20 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandFamily leave town after drowningThe family of a Hamilton man who drowned in the Waikato River, as his dog sat at the edge, have left the city as memories of his death remain raw.11 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandTeenager drowns as he saves 6yo girlThe girlfriend of a 19-year-old man who drowned in an Otago lake on Saturday has criticised the lack of signage on the shore.11 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Rescuer deserves a medal' - witnessesA man who saved a young girl from drowning yesterday then went home to get his dive gear to recover the body of a young man.11 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandHusband drowns at wedding photo spotA wife is distraught after her husband died at the beach where he posed for his wedding photo just seven months earlier.02 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandLucky escape from rogue Muriwai waveWater Safety New Zealand issues warning after a disturbing series of images showing someone being swept off their feet by a crashing wave.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowned man likely stumbled into harbourFinbarr Patrick Clabby could not swim when he ended up in Wellington Harbour after a night out. His body was found later the same morning.20 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandSwimming pool fencing rules relaxedA raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.20 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandLifeguards back on patrol Labour weekendThe familiar red and gold colours of surf lifesavers are about to make a return to Northland beaches this weekend as the weather and 18 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandStrangers battled flames to rescue familyAs smoke billowed from her vehicle Susan Evans lay trapped and unconscious inside. Murray Michie didn't think twice about going in and cutting her free.29 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandYoung boy drowns after quad bike crashA five-year old boy who died north-west of Auckland this afternoon drowned after his quad bike crashed into a creek, police have confirmed.20 Aug 06:39 AM
