New ZealandPolice suspend search for missing 10-year-old Ryder FerregelSearch efforts ongoing for over two weeks after boat capsize on Manukau Harbour suspended.22 Nov 12:52 AM
VideoMum's water safety message after daughter falls in poolPennie 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 Watch19 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into poolSwim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beachRescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.17 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandDrownings, boat accidents: Why are Kiwis still dying on the water?One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.”15 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandMan who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save childKiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.14 Nov 06:52 AM
WorldSearch continues for missing 10-year-old, floods hit Northland & election day in America | Focus Morning Bulletin 9 November, 2022More 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 HeraldWatch08 Nov 04:18 PM
New ZealandWater search continues for boy, overnight shooting in Ōtara & lunar eclipse on the horizon tonight | Focus Morning Bulletin 8 November, 2022Hunt 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 HeraldWatch07 Nov 04:38 PM
New ZealandLabour 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 HeraldWatch06 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandMayors 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 HeraldWatch31 Oct 04:52 PM
New ZealandWater safety top of mind this summer after rise in drownings last yearSo far this year, 68 people have died in preventable drownings.23 Oct 07:13 AM
New Zealand'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from wavesYoung surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning fatalities highlight importance of water safetyThe "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald' Watch22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Goose Bay local witnessed whale following boating tragedyKevin 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 HeraldWatch11 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandFive dead as boat capsizes near Kaikōura after colliding with whaleFive people have died after a boat with 11 people on board capsized off Goose Bay, near Kaikōura. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Sep 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.02 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandTwo fisherman rescued off Taieri MouthTwo fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar FrancisWatch01 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCourageous rescue of a boy by his older brotherA 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen JaquieryWatch31 Aug 07:40 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVeteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around waterNorthland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safetySearch and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.24 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandBoat found, person still missing off Auckland coastPolice were called last night after the boat capsized.18 Jun 07:42 PM
VideoKerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern AdvocateWatch29 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandSurfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocksThe man needed to be resuscitated twice.23 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandMan dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West AucklandEmergency services were called at 8.15am.24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.19 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fishermanThe search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.18 Apr 07:40 AM
New ZealandCoroner lifts suppression for Tairua Bar boating victimFour people were flown to hospital following the incident.14 Apr 08:05 AM
New ZealandEnchanter family face tragedy of double funeral'They will be sorely missed by their families and friends.'08 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandLate-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau HarbourThe alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.02 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandRāhui put in place at beach near Dunedin where surfer died on SaturdayThe rāhui will remain in place until 3pm today.26 Mar 05:38 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Whangamatā Beach despite CPR attemptsThe person was not able to be revived after being brought from the water this afternoon.25 Mar 07:43 AM
