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
Talanoa'I couldn't stop crying': Tourist recounts bid to save Kiwi who drowned in RarotongaGuests and staff of the upmarket Edgewater Resort did everything they could to revive her.14 Jun 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New ZealandSurfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.11 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summerThey save us. Can we save them?10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockbackA funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRisking it all for kaimoana: Māori men putting lives on line in the water as cost of living rises“Your whānau would rather have you there without that kaimoana, than you not there."28 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandChild drowns at Memorial Park in TaurangaThe death will be referred to the coroner.21 May 01:07 AM
New ZealandAbbey Caves tragedy: Student making final journey to the Northland maraeTangi and other details yet to be announced.11 May 10:26 PM
New Zealand'We just had joy for 25 years': Parents speak of grief at son's Wellington Harbour deathHis parents say the pain of their son's death will remain with them for years to come.25 Apr 06:59 AM
WorldTragic moment before toddler’s deathA one-year-old died in hospital surrounded by family after being found in a creek.11 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandChild dies after 'pool incident' at Auckland Airport hotelAttempts were made to resuscitate the child, but it was too late.22 Mar 10:31 PM
New ZealandDiver drowns near Mana Island, PoriruaEmergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.05 Mar 04:14 AM
WorldDad dies after falling into river at stag partyNo one noticed for three hours that the married father of two hadn't returned.20 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldChampion swimmer’s tragic final momentsThe champion swimmer died after diving head-first into underwater rocks at iconic beach.16 Feb 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in riverMan went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.06 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandWarnings after third drowning in the South in two weeksBalclutha man’s death follows the deaths of two men at the same spot in Glenorchy.27 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandGisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industryA boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.26 Jan 11:17 PM
New Zealand$400k donation to help Hawke's Bay youngsters stay safe in the waterDonation follows spate of drownings.26 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandBoy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operationsThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.26 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debrisThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.26 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandPiha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolledThe two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.25 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandSpeeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in NorthlandRegional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: How to stay safe in NZ's dangerous watersNew Zealand's drowning toll continues to rise so what's gone wrong and how can Kiwis stay safe in the water? Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jan 10:59 PM
