New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead in separate water incidentsReporter Katie Oliver talks to lifeguard Harry Mellor at Muriwai Beach about recent tragic water incidents.Watch09 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandShark spotted circling off Te Arai Beach in North AucklandFamilies were left scrambling after a shark was spotted metres from shore off of a Northern Auckland beach. Video / Rosh KumararathnaWatch07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall to ban public from killer coast line after fishermen drown at notorious point02 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandOrca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scareWatch30 Nov 06:58 PM
New ZealandOrca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of waterWatch29 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandHypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland beach26 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandEmergency at Kohimarama beach after man pulled from waterSunbathers formed a privacy screen around the scene using beach towels and sarongs as emergency responders work to revive a patient. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Nov 10:48 PM
Herald NOWACC slashes Water Safety NZ fundingWater Safety NZ warns of serious risk after ACC cuts funding.Watch03 Nov 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lifeguards prepare for busy summer as surf lifesaving season gets under wayOPINION: Last summer, Northland lifeguards logged 42 rescues and 3956 preventive actions.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Herald NOWSwim safety ahead of Summer: Swimsafety boss says it's "same groups, same mistakes"Already 50 lives lost this year. Gavin Walker says we know where the risk is - so why aren’t we acting?Watch21 Oct 07:21 PM
New ZealandCoroner ‘troubled’ four bystanders didn’t remove girl lying face down in fountainNia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.20 Oct 09:06 PM
Kahu'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing deathThe coroner said Moeakiola may have survived if he'd been wearing a lifejacket.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A grave hazard': Unsupervised toddler drowns in unfenced backyard swimming pool There were several items, including a chair, near the pool Aromaia Duff drowned in.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuceAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRTWatch12 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau HarbourCoastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety. 11 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of drownings at Papanui Point prompts access questionJust south of Raglan, it is the country’s deadliest rock fishing spot.09 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fisherman at notorious Papanui PtThe spot near Raglan is known for dangerous conditions, with over 30 fishing deaths.25 Aug 11:52 PM
New Zealand'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocateEsther Hone lost a friend in a South Island boating accident as a teenager.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coastThree men in moderate to minor conditions were extracted by winch. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch25 May 08:02 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandMan dead after outrigger found upturned off Hibiscus Coast The outrigger was spotted floating upside down around 7.30am. 07 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandThousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 11:27 PM
WorldReaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News UpdateThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.Watch04 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandSurfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beachTwo surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy MorrisWatch23 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s BayThe boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.16 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington HarbourA huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal ScaddanWatch16 Mar 03:58 AM
