WorldAt least 12 migrants dead after boat 'rips open' in English ChannelThe boat was carrying more than 60 passengers.03 Sep 07:17 PM
New ZealandMan pulled from water in Auckland's harbourPolice were called to Queen’s Wharf about 4.50 am.23 Aug 11:37 PM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandGisborne community reels after rural pond tragedy claims life of 5-year-old KhyzahInside the search for Khyzah and the raw grief which has shaken his family's community.13 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandLifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedyPool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.09 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandExpert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety workDr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.07 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandSurvivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at homeThree people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.06 Aug 10:51 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to beginJones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.05 Aug 06:50 PM
CrimeCouncil grilled on why it didn't investigate man's fatal fall into Wellington HarbourSandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.05 Aug 07:41 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandWinter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'03 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien MacphersonBrothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.30 Jun 05:40 AM
New Zealand'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surferStephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.25 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police sayThe death is not being treated as suspicious.16 Jun 06:50 AM
WorldTwo women drown after being swept off rocks in south SydneyIt is the second drowning incident in the area in less than a fortnight.10 Jun 09:28 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coastEmergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.09 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandAudit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowningDoctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weatherThe Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.14 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public poolWitnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.11 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular poolPreschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.10 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boatGoodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.09 May 01:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.06 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on SundayThe person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.14 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after drowning in Raglan, police, coastguard pull three pull to safetyThe person was found on the rocks after three others were pulled from the water.11 Apr 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.03 Apr 04:00 PM
World'Don't know what to do': Two widows share their grief after swimming pool tragedyThe family were on holiday from Victoria when the tragedy occurred.03 Apr 12:31 AM
World'An emotional scene': Men who drowned saving toddler namedThe family were on holiday from Victoria when the tragedy occurred.01 Apr 08:58 PM
World'We saw her little hand': Horror discovery after girl goes missing in pool'They say we all have our destiny marked...but I can't understand why yours was like this'26 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandPerson dies following water incident at Omaha BeachAttempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.09 Mar 05:42 AM
New ZealandFisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companionAnthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.05 Mar 08:37 PM
