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Missing boy found dead in pool

An autistic boy who went missing yesterday has been found drowned in a swimming pool near his Feilding home.

Kiwi feared drowned near Melbourne

A search has resumed for a New Zealand man who is feared drowned after he jumped into rough seas to save a friend off a beach near Melbourne.

From celebrations to tragedy

A man and his nephew who drowned while trying to save a little girl were preparing for a big week of celebrations, including the young victim's eighth birthday.

Double drowning victims named

A 7-year-old boy and his 22-year-old uncle who drowned in northern Hawke's Bay yesterday have been named by police.

Tragic double drowning

A 7-year-old boy and his 22-year-old uncle drowned when they went to rescue a young relative who was swept into the sea on the East Coast this afternoon.

Fast-food mats push water safety

This summer, water safety messages will be seen on 600,000 tray mats in KFC restaurants around the country.

Notorious beach needs more lifeguards

A dangerous Coromandel beach is proving so popular with tourists it is feared lives will be lost unless it is patrolled for six months each year.

Teen hero saves four

An off-duty teen lifeguard saved four people within an hour during a day of high drama at a popular beach yesterday.

Body found on beach cremated after lying unclaimed for two years

Woman dies saving fiance from waves

A seaside holiday turned to tragedy for a New Zealand woman who drowned after saving her fiance when he slipped off rocks at a West Australian beach.

Man in critical condition after near-drowning

A man is in critical condition after being revived following a near-drowning in Northland this afternoon.

Chronic heart condition linked to fisherman's death

Vanuatu diving victim was an Auckland Hospital doctor

Sunny summer sees record rescues

One of the sunniest summers in more than 50 years saw almost 600 extra people rescued from NZ beaches during the patrol season compared to the year before.

Friend of skipper knows men didn't wear life jackets

Coroner cautions swimmers on west coast

An Auckland man drowned after trying to save his young grandchildren from a rip at an "unforgiving" stretch of Ninety Mile Beach despite a rescuer's desperate attempt to bring him ashore.

Desperate battle to revive Piha tourist

A man who died at Piha beach on Tuesday was a British tourist believed to be holidaying in New Zealand with his family.

Man drowns at Piha

A 30-year-old man, believed to be on a family holiday, drowned at Piha beach this evening.