New ZealandUnder-5s drowning toll already at sixSix preschoolers have drowned so far this year - equalling the total for 2010 - and water safety campaigners say it is a shocking start to the year.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandA deadly weekend in the waterContinuing a spate of drownings this New Zealand summer, three people have died in the water this weekend - including two small children.06 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandSwimmer drowns at notorious west Auckland beachA 52-year-old man who drowned at Muriwai Beach west of Auckland last night paid the ultimate price for not heeding the warning signs at the notoriously dangerous swimming spot.06 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandToddler dies during her first swimLittle Nylah Faamanu Vau, 2, went for her first swim yesterday, but will never have another one - she drowned at Waiwera Thermal Resort north of Auckland.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandToddler drowns at WaiweraA toddler is dead after drowning at Waiwera Thermal Resort on the Hibiscus Coast this afternoon.05 Feb 06:44 AM
New Zealand'She's dead', son tells rescuersRescue launched as pair were dragged out to sea when surfcasting off a popular Hawke's Bay beach.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMother drowns after caught in rip with son, 9A woman has drowned after being caught in a strong rip in southern Hawkes Bay today, while her nine-year-old son was saved.28 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandMinistry 'avoiding' water risksThe drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTragic end repeated 13 timesThis is the toll drowning has taken on New Zealand in the fortnight that the nation has been on holiday.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandShallow water blackout a deadly risk for swimmersThe tragic death of a Nelson teenager this week serves as a warning of the risks of suffering from shallow water blackout when holding your breath underwater, a water safety expert says.07 Jan 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Silly game' in pool costs teen's lifeHe was playing a game that will be familiar to many from childhood. But when Sam Goodenough's turn came to try to hold his breath the longest underwater, the game turned to tragedy, when the16-year-old blacked out and failed to surface.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen drowns after pool gameA teenager has died after reportedly competing with friends to see who could hold their breath underwater the longest.06 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandHoliday drownings 'inevitable'Play it safe in the water and know your limits this summer, says Water Safety New Zealand.04 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandToddler and 4-year-old drown - parents warned to be alertAuthorities are urging parents to stay within arm's reach of their children around water.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSenior Whakatane Maori academic drownsA senior member of Whakatane's Maori university, Mark Laws, drowned yesterday at the East Cape settlement of Te Kaha.30 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandSnorkelling death leads to calls for lifeguardsThe second death in two years at a popular marine reserve has prompted calls for lifeguard patrols.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum proud of daughter who helped save victim's friendThe mother of a girl who helped to rescue a friend of Raphael Alualu, who drowned after leaping into a swimming hole on Auckland's North Shore, say she is very proud of what her daughter did.03 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandDrowned teen 'just getting his life together'Raphael Alualu was just beginning to make something of his life when it was tragically cut short.01 Dec 04:30 PM
