New ZealandPost mortem to identify body found on beachA post-mortem is likely to be carried out tomorrow on a decomposed body found on a west Auckland beach, police said. The identity of the body, found at South Head on Friday, had not yet been confirmed.24 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandDrowning toll rises by 46 per centThe national drowning toll for the first two months of the year rose to 35, after 15 drownings in February.16 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandTrainee doctor dies during diveJacob Beck-Jaffurs, who was in his final year of medical school, has died after a spear-fishing trip near Tauranga.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBe your child's personal lifeguardWouldn't it be nice to know that your kids can swim? Even being able to dog paddle would do, because drowning often takes only a few seconds. 10 Feb 06:00 PM
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
