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
New ZealandKea Kids: Milton kid braves the waves to save his little brotherWhen 14-year-old Kalya saw his little brother Kithmi swept out to sea by 3-metre swells, he sprang into action and saved his life. Video / Kea Kids Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
WorldMigrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivorsThe four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.10 Aug 05:28 AM
New Zealand'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandKiwi toddler's Fiji yacht death: Police continue investigation, probe 'negligence' factorThe family had arrived in Fiji two days before the tragedy.31 Jul 01:06 AM
TalanoaSafety protocols on Fiji floating bar criticised after tourist’s death'There was so much blood and water coming out.'22 Jul 09:01 AM
New Zealand'Fit and healthy' man died holding his breath in poolAnt Clausen's family found him at the bottom of an Auckland pool while on holiday from UK.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into questionBrian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.16 Jul 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUsher’s ex-wife’s major move after son's tragic deathUsher's ex-wife wants to drain Georgia’s largest lake after son's death.14 Jul 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."20 Jun 06:00 PM
