New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in serious condition following water incident at Christchurch beachFourteen people died in the NZ water over the Christmas-New Year period.29 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandMan in 70s dies in water incident at Waipu adding to horror summer death tollThis is the second water death today across NZ.28 Jan 08:26 AM
New ZealandMan dies in water incident in Te Puia SpringsA death in a Waikato beach town today has added to one of the worst summers in decades.28 Jan 04:18 AM
WorldSurprising theory behind shark attack spikeThere were a total of 73 unprovoked incidents worldwide last year.25 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead in Tauranga HarbourEmergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.23 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandTairua Bar tragedy: Family 'inundated' with supportIn a statement from police, the family thanked everyone who helped during the incident.18 Jan 02:24 AM
New Zealand'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandChildren in Tairua Bar boating tragedy wake from comasTwo children badly injured when their boat overturned near Tairua face a long recovery.17 Jan 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato RiverPolice say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.17 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandPM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyedCyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.16 Jan 09:09 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in water incident in Te Anau - rescue chopper assistingThis summer has been worst so far for drownings in New Zealand.15 Jan 06:35 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after diving incident at Goat IslandEmergency services were called to a group of three divers struggling in the water.15 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition after being pulled from water at Maraetai BeachPolice are at the scene of the rescue.15 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Whangamatā sea searchSo far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.13 Jan 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZHot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.13 Jan 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coastAll eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.12 Jan 06:21 PM
New ZealandHero 'had to choose' which kids to save from drowning on North Shore beachThe children were caught in a rip around 100 metres from shore at Murrays Bay.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInflatable water park closes in Auckland after alleged attack on lifeguardLifeguard was patrolling the Maraetai beach water park late last night when attacked.12 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandManawatū River drownings: Two men named by policePolice have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.11 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandBody located in search for missing person off Kariotahi BeachThis comes after a swimmer was reported missing at the beach on Friday evening.11 Jan 03:50 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in water at Whananaki, NorthlandPolice will make inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.08 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandPolice seek help in identifying man after water incident at Omanu BeachSt John said two vehicles attended and the person was taken to Tauranga Hospital.08 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes namedShakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.06 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandPolice release update on human remains at Canterbury beachA member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.06 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10,000 people a day on coastline, lifeguards say holiday toll 'horrifying'A man also died after getting into difficulty in the water at Mount Maunganui yesterday.06 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday periodThe toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.05 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandNZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spotAs of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.05 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for Waikato River swimmerA man was reported missing in the river on Monday evening.05 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandFocus: Boat flips trying to cross Tairua-Pauanui barOnboard the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter as they respond to a boat that flipped on the Tairua-Pauanui bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / SuppliedWatch05 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ’s Rob Hewitt tells how to stay safe in the water this summerWater Safety NZ’s Rob Hewitt tells Newstalk ZB's Tim Beverage how Kiwis can stay safe in the water this summer. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandQuick-thinking hero revives drowning childYoung boy retrieved from Lake Wakatipu fully limp, blue in the lips and not breathing.04 Jan 04:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: New video emerges of bodyboarder fighting Dunedin Sea LionVideo taken from another angle of a bodyboarder engaging with a protected wild Sea Lion at Dunedin's St Clair beach. Video / Simon Weekes Watch04 Jan 04:00 PM
