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
New ZealandFundraiser for NZer who drowned saving children in Australia raises thousands of dollarsMore than $2500 has been raised in 15 hours.28 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand dad drowns while saving kids at Sydney beachArtificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.27 Dec 05:31 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington HarbourHis kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?25 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandPerson choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti CoastPolice said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.25 Dec 06:25 AM
New ZealandMissing boatie found dead after water tragedy in Marlborough this morningPolice were notified this morning.24 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandFamily man's death at Far North beach led local woman to save lives nationwideAfter a heartbreaking drowning at Cable Bay, local Pat Millar decided to take action.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days beforeTony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandCheck your fencing: Distraught family speak after 1yo drowns in backyard poolHeartbroken whānau say they would do anything to turn back time to avoid losing baby River20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi man drowns in RarotongaCook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.19 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan revisits Raglan 50 years on from Dad's disappearanceWayne Morley came from the UK to pay tribute to his Dad who died in Raglan 50 years ago.18 Dec 08:46 PM
