New ZealandMost Auckland beaches are now safe to swim atEleven Auckland beaches still remain unsafe due to water conditions.19 Feb 04:14 PM
New ZealandLakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.17 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandBeaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.16 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandAucklanders urged to use water carefully after treatment plants damaged from floodsStormwater boss suggests removing cars from streets to clean cathchpits.16 Feb 04:18 AM
New Zealand'I’m not going to let this happen again' Glenorchy drowning witness takes actionA Queenstown real estate agent watched helplessly as a father of two young boys drowned.02 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandWhanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfallSwimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.01 Feb 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 ZealandWatch: How to stay safe in the waterMatt Williams Surf Life Saving Northern Region CEO talks water safety and his top tips for keeping out of trouble. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandGisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industryA boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.26 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandBoy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operationsThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.26 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandDad's horror as son trapped under capsized boatThe man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.26 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debrisThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.26 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandPiha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolledThe two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.25 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandSpeeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in NorthlandRegional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlans for more surf patrols, extended hours and season at Auckland beachesThe last five seasons have been exceptionally busy at Auckland beaches.25 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandChild pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescueThe child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.25 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandFocus: How to stay safe in NZ's dangerous watersNew Zealand's drowning toll continues to rise so what's gone wrong and how can Kiwis stay safe in the water? Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandSurf Lifesaving seeking $455,000 from Auckland CouncilSix people have drowned in the Auckland region since last Friday.23 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandAussie man named as victim of Lake Wakatipu water-incidentPolice name 35-year-old New South Wales man, second to die in a week at Glenorchy.23 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandTeen's roadside toilet-stop near river ends tragicallyTeen who died after losing his footing and falling into a creek.22 Jan 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to CovidTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandHipkins gets to work, tragic week of drownings & Coronation plans revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 January, 2023 Our new PM gets set to reshuffle cabinet, a deadly reminder about water safety and how the UK will celebrate King Charles’ coronation in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 04:42 PM
New Zealand‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swimTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Two dead at Piha Beach in West AucklandEmergency services were called to the beach just after 6pm Saturday. The two people were unresponsive when brought to shore by lifeguards. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch21 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandOpoutere Beach family tragedy: Body found believed to be missing swimmerPolice are yet to formally identify the body.21 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in Auckland as horror week on water continuesNine are dead in nine days after a string water-related tragedies.21 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrolsA water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.19 Jan 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescuesThe search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.19 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, GlenorchyJet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.19 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandHorror 48 hours in Coromandel: Police confirm another fatal water-related incidentThe incident follows yesterday's double drowning at Opoutere Beach.18 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fatal water incident at Opoutere Beach 18 January 2023 | One person has died and a search is underway for another person missing after a water incident at a Coromandel beach. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch18 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandDesperate mass water rescue, Akl crash injures 8 & tragic Ukrainian helicopter crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 January, 2023 Holidaymakers recall tragedy at Coromandel beach, eight people rushed to hospital after crash overnight and why we shouldn’t be alarmed after Qantas issued a mayday call in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:41 PM
New Zealand'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beachSix people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.18 Jan 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘He died a hero’: Family in shock after father dies trying to rescue son'He went out the way he wanted to go out, protecting his child.'16 Jan 05:58 PM
