New ZealandThree boaties spent hours in the sea before one diedThree men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.15 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSix drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."07 Jan 04:43 PM
New Zealand'No one is stronger than a rip': How to spot one and what to doAnd what to do when you get stuck.30 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandWhy do so many people die at our beaches?People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandDrowning deaths: The age-group raising concernsThe number of people aged over 65 drowning in preventable deaths has skyrocketed.20 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandNew technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summerWater Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed deadOther fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.21 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandSucked out to sea: Four exhausted swimmers plucked from ripOff-duty lifeguards save four from the water after they were swept out by rip.04 Nov 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will never get over this': drowned toddler's mum"I never thought it would happen to me... I can't really function at all."25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Victim 'extremely safety conscious', say grieving familyPeter McKenzie and his two friends were returning from a whitebaiting trip.10 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoroner inquest hears details of Polynesian Spa drowningA coroner is hearing details about the death of a French tourist in a hot pool in Rotorua.22 Jul 01:35 AM
New ZealandChilean woman who drowned had planned to move homeMillaray Ramos' friends raise enough money to send her body home.24 Mar 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Kai gathering' drownings account for nearly half of all 2019 drowningsEighteen people have drowned so far this year, compared to 22 same time last year.13 Feb 04:50 AM
EditorialEditorial: Picture this: The killer selfieComment: It's time for some common sense and basic etiquette around selfies.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop and think' warning issued on water safetyWarning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.30 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandBeaches across Auckland marked as no-swim zonesAt least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.26 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandBody found in Northland river after 'boating incident'The body of a 65-year-old man was discovered in the Wairoa River this morning.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandExhausted teen drowned after getting five-year-old girl to safetyBen Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.21 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka RiverGirl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.19 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandBaby's miraculous ocean rescue: What happened nextFirefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.07 Nov 04:00 AM
BusinessAsbestos breach but it was business as usualAn asbestos removal company could still trade despite numerous serious breaches.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I've been run over by a boat': Fisherman's harrowing wordsSpear fisher who was injured at sea had to rent out his house to survive.23 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandHome swimming pool drownings on riseDrowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistraught family's beachside vigil: 'I'm not going home until he's home'Friends and family of Jack Sutton have barely left the beach where the teen was last seen.08 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandHigh cost of near-drowningsWhanganui mum Holly Toohill said she has nightmares about the day her son nearly drowned.26 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandDrownings of toddlers treble year on yearEach death a 'heartbreaking tragedy', Water Safety NZ's Jonty Mills says.12 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandAussie court to rule on tikanga tug of war over teen's bodyParents have gone to court in Australia over whether he should be buried or cremated.04 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandMapped: Our most dangerous beachesNumbers picking our most dangerous beaches show many of them are also our most popular.03 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSwimming lessons urged to stop deathsAs preventable summer drownings hit a six-year high, Labour are calling for greater swimming education at schools to keep young Kiwia safe in our waterways.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer's drowning toll 6 year high'She'll be right' attitude will be the death of young men in our waters.11 Feb 04:00 PM
