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
New ZealandPolice name boy found in lakePolice have named a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into a North Shore lake yesterday.30 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandDivers scour lake for teen jumperDivers are looking for a 16-year-old who disappeared after jumping into the water from a cliff.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum charged with son's deathA Kiwi dad is in mourning after his son was allegedly drowned by the toddler's mother off the coast of Western Australia.27 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSamoa's survivors pick up their shattered livesTo protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.24 Sep 05:30 PM
