Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
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Christmas Day drowning: Pourerere Beach victim was 17-year-old
The person who died while diving at Pourerere Beach on Christmas Day has been named.
Body washes up at Raglan beach
Police are working to identify the person, which they say could take some time.
'He'll always be a hero': Father drowns saving children from sea
Revell Douglas, who was a well-known Auckland horse trainer, is being hailed a hero.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
One person dead after water incident in Taupō
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.
Person drowns at Karioitahi Beach, southwest of Auckland
One person is dead and another in moderate condition.
Social media blamed for crowds visiting dangerous falls
The dangers have been tragically exposed again after the death of a man there on Sunday.
Teen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beaches
It was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
'Miracle' rescue from icy sea
Maree Mitchell shouldn't be here anymore, and she wouldn't be if not for a massive rescue.
Search for missing fisherman near Raglan
Police officers are searching for a person who fell into the water at Ruapuke Beach.
Sudden death at popular Auckland beach
A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.
'Our role model': Hero dad 'sacrificed himself' saving family at beach
"He said 'I love you my love', and I repeated it back."
Swimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'
Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.
Live animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipments
The number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death
"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.
Lake Taupō mystery deaths: Revellers seen drinking, swimming night before gruesome discovery
Two women and a man were seen at the lakeside pools where two people died overnight.
35yo dies in spa pool tragedy: A mother's heartbreak
Roxi Ansari came from the US to help others. Sadly, she died last week aged 35.
Body found at Muriwai Beach confirmed as that of missing fisherman
Lianpeng Liang, 43, fell into the water while fishing at Bethells Beach last week.
Woman who drowned at West Auckland Beach was newlywed who moved to NZ early this year
Surf life savers urge beachgoers to take extreme care on Auckland's west coast.
Lifeguards issue warning after two deaths and six people saved
Two dead: Lifeguards plead for more care on the beaches.
Fatal water incident at West Auckland beach, search continues for missing fisherman
Surf life savers rescued the woman from the water but she couldn't be revived.
Student swept to her death: Calls for swimming ban after tragedy
Power company wants swimming ban below dam where student drowned after saving friends.
Child dead after kayak capsizes with siblings, father at Miranda
One child died while another remains in Starship Hospital.
Tahj Mowry's heartbreaking tribute to Naya Rivera
The 'Baby Daddy' star posted a heartbreaking message to his ex-girlfriend.
Footage released of underwater hunt for Naya Rivera's body
The heartbroken mother of Naya Rivera can be seen crumpled on the shore of the lake.
Jet skier may be witness to Naya Rivera's last moments - report
Police are seeking a jetskier who was seen near Naya Rivera's boat when she disappeared.
Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore
'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'
Farm pond tragedy: Family mourn Nanny Bev, Luka and JJ
Bev Hiscox and her two grandsons Luka and JJ Sirett have been named as the trio who died.
Grandad freed himself from submerged vehicle, couldn't save wife and boys, 10 and 5
Three others, a 66-year-old grandmother and her two grandchildren, died
'Rest in love our angel': 14yo caught in rip at Karekare dies, leaves behind twin sister
Portia De Luen, 14, died shortly after an incident at Karekare Beach on Tuesday.
Body discovered in the water at Evans Bay in Wellington
Police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.