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Watch: Boat capsizes in large surf off Manu Bay
Video shows the moment a boat capsized in large surf off Manu Bay in Raglan early on Sunday morning. Video / Supplied
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Body found in Wairoa River believed to be missing fisherman
The man had been missing since Wednesday when the dinghy he was in capsized.
Police search for man missing off Waikato coast
Three men were fishing when one slipped on rocks, fell into water 25km from Raglan
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Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Police suspend search for missing 10-year-old Ryder Ferregel
Search efforts ongoing for over two weeks after boat capsize on Manukau Harbour suspended.
Mum's water safety message after daughter falls in pool
Pennie O'Connor shares her family's story, on the eve of Water Safety NZ and Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand's SWIMSAFER Week campaign. Video / Supplied
'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into pool
Swim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.
Emergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beach
Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
Drownings, boat accidents: Why are Kiwis still dying on the water?
One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.
"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'
The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.
‘I’m no hero mate’: Rescuer tells of valiant effort to save drowning swimmer
"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”
Man who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save child
Kiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.
Search continues for missing 10-year-old, floods hit Northland & election day in America | Focus Morning Bulletin 9 November, 2022
More on the missing 10-year-old involved in boating tragedy, New Zealand answers the call at COP27 and midterm elections underway in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Water search continues for boy, overnight shooting in Ōtara & lunar eclipse on the horizon tonight | Focus Morning Bulletin 8 November, 2022
Hunt for missing child continues, fears Auckland shooting could spark another gang war and why you should look up tonight in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Labour support slumps, fatal Manukau harbour capsize & league fans party hard | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 November, 2022
Support for Labour slumps, Clarks Beach capsize and a big night for league fans in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mayors unite against 3 waters, Iran actions condemned & Melbourne cup fever | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 November, 2022
New Mayors uniting against the government's three waters reforms, assisted death numbers revealed & Melbourne cup fever begins in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Water safety top of mind this summer after rise in drownings last year
So far this year, 68 people have died in preventable drownings.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.
Drowning fatalities highlight importance of water safety
The "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald'
Watch: Goose Bay local witnessed whale following boating tragedy
Kevin Anderson said while the rescue was still unfolding he saw a whale heading north, diving under the water within two or three hundred yards of the vessel. Video / Tim Cuff / NZ Herald
Five dead as boat capsizes near Kaikōura after colliding with whale
Five people have died after a boat with 11 people on board capsized off Goose Bay, near Kaikōura. Video / Supplied
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Two fisherman rescued off Taieri Mouth
Two fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar Francis
Courageous rescue of a boy by his older brother
A 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen Jaquiery
Gerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?
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Veteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around water
Northland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Boat found, person still missing off Auckland coast
Police were called last night after the boat capsized.
Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood
30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern Advocate