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
New ZealandLifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner findsKenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.14 Jun 03:34 AM
WorldVictoria lockdown: Mum's plea for funeral exemption for drowned son deniedThe 8-year-old boy's funeral was supposed to take place today.28 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandFamily hope for miracle a month after fisherman vanishedThere is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.14 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandLifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiver dies in Far North, another is rescuedThe diver's death will be referred to the coroner.28 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in water incident at Whangārei Heads beachEmergency teams pulled the person's body from the water near Cornfoot Ave.28 Jan 06:41 AM
New ZealandPiha death: Valiant efforts fail to revive swimmerEmergency workers worked tirelessly to save the life of a man pulled from the water.26 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.22 Jan 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice divers find body of teen missing in Waikato RiverThe police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today.15 Jan 01:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why are there so many drownings?Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day drowning: Pourerere Beach victim was 17-year-oldThe person who died while diving at Pourerere Beach on Christmas Day has been named.11 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandBody washes up at Raglan beachPolice are working to identify the person, which they say could take some time.09 Jan 11:17 PM
New Zealand'He'll always be a hero': Father drowns saving children from seaRevell Douglas, who was a well-known Auckland horse trainer, is being hailed a hero.08 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandHorror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.06 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after water incident in TaupōEmergency services were notified just after 6pm.06 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandPerson drowns at Karioitahi Beach, southwest of AucklandOne person is dead and another in moderate condition.05 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandSocial media blamed for crowds visiting dangerous fallsThe dangers have been tragically exposed again after the death of a man there on Sunday.05 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandTeen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beachesIt was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.01 Jan 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle' rescue from icy seaMaree Mitchell shouldn't be here anymore, and she wouldn't be if not for a massive rescue.10 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing fisherman near RaglanPolice officers are searching for a person who fell into the water at Ruapuke Beach.28 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandSudden death at popular Auckland beachA witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.27 Nov 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Our role model': Hero dad 'sacrificed himself' saving family at beach"He said 'I love you my love', and I repeated it back."24 Nov 04:00 PM
