New ZealandFrom 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of griefTegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung girl was trapped under boat for 15 min that flipped at Taieri Mouth, coroner findsThe girl was trapped under a capsized boat at Taieri Mouth while out with her family.26 Feb 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Blazing a trail in heaven': Family's farewell to girl swept down Fiordland streamTegan Chen died in late January after slipping from a rock into a fast-moving stream.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandBody recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmerThe 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.17 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandPatāua rescuers rewarded for saving drowning woman with community fundsA bystander's donation and a Givealittle page have covered the couple's repair costs.15 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
New Zealand37yo swimmer went missing in 'heavy and unforgiving' Piha Beach surf'Please - don’t swim alone,' says Surf Lifesaving officer after man goes missing at Piha.12 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandSearch for 37yo missing swimmer at Piha Beach suspended for the nightThe search included the police vessel Deodar and the Eagle helicopter.11 Feb 07:12 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in rafting incident near KaikōuraThe incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.10 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after drowning in AucklandThe person was found unresponsive in the water.01 Feb 12:46 AM
New Zealand'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teenThe rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New ZealandYoung girl found dead after being swept down Fiordland riverPolice and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.25 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandRaglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help manA group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.22 Jan 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Seized up and started to drown': Man rescued from water in Far NorthA man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.20 Jan 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandSafety changes at popular swimming lake upset some locals; changes made after deathPole barriers and warning signs placed at the lake are only placed for safety reasons.18 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'She was purple': Teenagers happy to help rescue diver at PātauaA young couple were among those who helped rescue diver Potoz Morunga Rudolph.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at PātauaPotoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.15 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhen your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.13 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmerMystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.13 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandSwept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmerValentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.10 Jan 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Immense sorrow': Brother witnesses sea tragedy, family bereft after 19-year-old drownsHiran Joseph is being remembered as 'a lovely boy just starting his life'.09 Jan 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued 200m off Otago beach in busy weekend for lifeguards22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.08 Jan 08:20 AM
New ZealandBody found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.08 Jan 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statisticsWater safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.07 Jan 04:00 PM
TalanoaThree dead, girl missing after boat capsize in FijiA 12-year-old girl is missing and three people have drowned after a boat capsized in Fiji.06 Jan 03:06 AM
New Zealand'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awarenessWater Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.04 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandDrownings in Waikato lead to call for actionThe region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beachSurf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.04 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA call for responsible driving and water safetyOpinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA heartbreaking loss: The tragic toll of summer's watersOPINION: The incident serves as a stark reminder heading into the summer break.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new reportSurf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.28 Dec 05:21 AM
