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
New ZealandIn the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warningThe man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.18 Dec 08:03 AM
New ZealandStrong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: CoronerA beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandBoogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues twoHundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.18 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck BeachThe victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.17 Dec 06:39 AM
WorldMore than 60 migrants feared dead after boat sinks off Libyan coastHigh waves are believed to have swamped the boat and drowned migrants.17 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandBody found at Ocean Beach in Hawke's Bay after beachgoers tried to save swimmerThe incident happened just one day before daily patrols start again at the beach.16 Dec 10:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes off Auckland’s Waiheke IslandThe boat, which had two people on board, overturned in Whites Bay.07 Dec 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonusDrowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.07 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaMan who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young fatherJadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.06 Dec 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Had to do something': Locals lay flowers at Auckland beach after water-related deathResidents said the death was a shock to the community.03 Dec 06:11 AM
New ZealandCoroner calls for tougher safety rules after woman drowns at retirement homeStaff found one victim after family called to say they couldn't reach her at dinner time.29 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandBody located on Auckland’s West Coast, north of Muriwai BeachA fisherman was swept away on a West Coast beach last month.19 Nov 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summerOPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spotHis partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.12 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuRāhui placed after triathlon death to be lifted todayRespects have been paid after a swimmer died off Napier on Saturday.05 Nov 06:45 PM
New ZealandIronMāori heartbreak: All respect after Napier tragedyA rāhui was put in place for two days off Ahuriri.05 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandCoastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards trebleUnit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.19 Oct 09:53 PM
WorldOwners of California home day care arrested after two toddlers drownTwo woman could face charges including neglect of children resulting in death.15 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandRiverton man found dead after being swept away in riverThe 20-year-old man was swept away near the Monowai Lake Rd, in Blackmount.10 Oct 03:25 AM
New Zealand'We're living a life sentence': Mum’s four years of pain after son’s waterfront killing“It’s every mother’s worst, worst nightmare."01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson drowns at Piha, emergency services race to beachThe incident happened just before lunchtime.22 Sep 01:24 AM
New Zealand'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drownedThe mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.14 Sep 12:48 AM
