New Zealand'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking messageA lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in water at Whananaki, NorthlandPolice will make inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.08 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandPolice seek help in identifying man after water incident at Omanu BeachSt John said two vehicles attended and the person was taken to Tauranga Hospital.08 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beachPolice say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandBoy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes namedShakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.06 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandPolice release update on human remains at Canterbury beachA member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.06 Jan 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday periodThe toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.05 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandNZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spotAs of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.05 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandMan resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in CoromandelParamedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.05 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandSummer of drownings: 'Unprecedented' deaths with weeks of heat to comeThree people died in water-related incidents on Tuesday, one still missing.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandManawatū River drownings: Rāhui in place after four bodies recovered in recent daysPalmerston North City Council and police are asking people to not swim at Ahimate.03 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandTwo serious water incidents in an hour on Coromandel PeninsulaEmergency services called to Waihī and Hahei this afternoon.03 Jan 01:22 AM
New Zealand'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drownedPolice and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.02 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandWater safety boss urges caution after three drownings yesterdayThis summer, 12 deaths have already been reported.26 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandThree deaths in North Island water tragediesSince Thursday, six people have died in water related incidents.26 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandWaikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this weekPolice will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.26 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedyFive-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Too many New Zealanders are drowningHow to stay safe this summer.24 Dec 01:27 AM
New Zealand'It hurts me so hard': Dad's emotional tribute to daughter who died at poolThe 5yo was pulled unresponsive from the water at Waltham Swimming Pool.23 Dec 08:17 PM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandThird body retrieved from Wellington's water in four daysPolice are making inquiries into the deaths on behalf of the coroner.23 Dec 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expectedHawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough18 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in 'water-related incident'Police were alerted just after 5.30pm.11 Dec 09:56 AM
New Zealand'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidentsThe callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.23 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandPerson dead following water incident at Bethells BeachPolice were alerted shortly before 3.40pm.16 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Waiwhakaiho River after death of personPolice said the body was found near the Waiwhakaiho River mouth at 9.30pm.13 Nov 06:22 PM
New Zealand'The water was tapu': Eyewitness account of search for diverStrong currents and swells on the day a diver drowned in waters of Cornwallis Beach.10 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandWaihi drowning: School board charged after death of studentJaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.04 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boatsThe two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.03 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandMid Canterbury canal car crash: Body of driver and passenger recoveredThe bodies of two people have now been recovered from a Mid Canterbury canal.04 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandFather wants police to offer reward for information about toddler's deathPaul Jones will meet police next week over the death of his 3-year-old son, Lachlan.22 Jun 05:00 PM
