The woman who died at Mangawhai over Christmas has been named.

Owner of lost ring found at a Waiheke Island beach has come forward

In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.

Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.

We speak with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death and are now paying it forward.

Jamie Cunningham stood on stingray while boogie-boarding.

Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by

The teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named

Rescuers remind people to swim between the flags.

At least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.

Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

Nick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug Sherring

Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.

"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.

The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

The swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.

"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.

The manager has disovered that the incident has occurred at the same time every week.

Emergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.

Four beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.

Swimmer's act of kindness at the Invictus Games has left athletes and fans in tears.

Scientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.

Emergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.

Three streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.

Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.

Vaoahi Afu (11), Koti Uhi (12), Saia Day (13) and Keli Langi (12) have been competing at the AIMS Games in Tauranga this week.

Pressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system

Swimming's bosses are hoping a change of structure will bring success.

One Auckland pool owner has been taken to court over their unsafe swimming pool.