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
New ZealandTragedy strikes for Oscar winner's familyA woman who survived an ill-fated rafting trip that claimed the life of her Oscar winner husband by clinging to a ledge as waters raged around her has died.26 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandWoman critical after incident at poolAn instructor at an Auckland pool and leisure centre has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition following a medical emergency this evening.10 May 10:33 AM
New Zealand'Humble' teen drowns at Hunua FallsA teenager who died while swimming at a popular Auckland waterfall has been remembered.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlue-clad saviour pulls man from seaSuzy Fewtrell screamed when she saw her husband floating face-down in the water after being caught in a "freak wave".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected drowning at marinaA woman has died in a suspected drowning at a marina south of Whangarei.28 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Any family's worst nightmare'Neighbours have described the moment a search turned to tragedy when a 1-year-old boy was found drowned last night.10 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandDeadly day: Two drownings, six near-tragediesWater safety experts are begging young men to stop overestimating their abilities or underestimating conditions after a deadly day on New Zealand's waters.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKeen sportsman who loved the waterA young man who died after jumping from a bridge in Raglan has been remembered as a talented sportsman and "nicest kid".08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns for man who jumped on teenA man has drowned in the Kaituna River, and a teen has died after jumping off a bridge in Raglan. The man who jumped onto the teen fled afterwards.08 Feb 05:46 AM
New ZealandMan drowns at Kerikeri swimming holeA 20-year-old man has drowned while swimming at the popular Charlies Rock waterhole in Kerikeri.26 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandMan found dead off Thames coastA man's body has been found in the water off the coast north of Thames.19 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandDrowned man was swimming with familyThe 28-year-old man who drowned off the Raglan coast yesterday was attending an unveiling ceremony for a teen who lost his life in a railway accident.18 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandBoy critical after near drowningA 7-year-old who nearly drowned at Palm Springs Thermal Pool north of Auckland yesterday is in a critical condition again.15 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandDrowning statistics: 'The toll is gut-wrenching'The number of people who died in water over the recent holiday break has matched last year's grim toll of 10, worsening average Christmas drowning statistics.04 Jan 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful' vigil for drowned teenA candlelight vigil has been held at Castlecliff Beach for teenager Jordan James Marshall who drowned there on Christmas Day.29 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandClose call as man gets caught in currentA man had a close call in the water near Mangere Bridge, Auckland, this afternoon.27 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandDrowned boy a 'happy and funny' childThe toddler who drowned on Christmas Day had been missing for more than an hour before friends and family noticed he was gone, according to reports.26 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandDrowning toll rises to fourAn 82-year-old has drowned in the Bay of Islands today - at least the fourth drowning in this holiday period.26 Dec 12:30 AM
