New ZealandWhen your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.13 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmerMystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.13 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandSwept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmerValentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.10 Jan 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warningPolice have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.05 Jan 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrownings in Waikato lead to call for actionThe region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beachSurf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.04 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA call for responsible driving and water safetyOpinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJet skier saves lives in water incidentTwo children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.27 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington HarbourHis kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?25 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandRescues, drownings and traumatic scenes – keeping swimmers safe not just a day at the beach for lifeguardsWho's looking out for the lifeguards?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this yearThere have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.23 Dec 08:02 AM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandSchool group involved in mass rescue on Waikato RiverTen people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.20 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandNewmarket Olympic Pools: police investigating after 9-year-old dragged underwaterThe child was swimming in a lane when he bumped into another swimmer.19 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandBlack flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewageSafeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.13 Dec 06:55 PM
TalanoaMan who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young fatherJadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.06 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summerOPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress callA volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.25 Oct 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic seasonWater Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.26 Jun 12:51 AM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRisking it all for kaimoana: Māori men putting lives on line in the water as cost of living rises“Your whānau would rather have you there without that kaimoana, than you not there."28 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandBrent Eastwood: Massive thank you to Top Energy for the generous supportIt’s always nice when those sponsors are local ones.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdult with serious injuries and two children hospitalised after getting stuck in rip south of AucklandPolice notified St John of the situation about 5.41pm.04 Feb 07:36 AM
New ZealandChristchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heatCity swelters under 30C for third straight day.04 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandQuickfire sale of new marina berths in WhangāreiThe new marina can accommodate boats up to 35 metres long.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild dies after injury at Gisborne beachA child has died at a beach in Gisborne.25 Jan 06:16 PM
New ZealandGrim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decadeWater-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.28 Dec 05:20 PM
New Zealand'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbsWhether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandHow a Māori myth could teach people about seismic risksA new exhibition dedicated to a South Island iwi has opened in Blenheim.26 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday heartbreak - three dead in separate drownings across NZTragedy on Boxing Day and early this morning.26 Dec 06:27 PM
