New ZealandWatch: Coastguard rescues kayaker caught in heavy swellsCoastguard skipper Henry van Tuel said conditions on the water were deteriorating.24 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wreck of sunken fishing boat Enchanter shown in new footageThe footage was shot from a helicopter involved in the rescue.21 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandBoat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locationsEnchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.21 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandThree dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North CapeA distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.20 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Major search and rescue underway off North CapeA major search and rescue operation is underway after a vessel got in trouble off North Cape. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandSurfers' heroic effort to save knocked-out skydiver 1km out to sea at night on jetskiSteve Morpeth and Dylan Wallis tried to save a skydiver who landed out to sea at Muriwai.11 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandAfter-hours rescue: Children lucky to be saved by lifeguards, surferTwo children were later transported to hospital.07 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after water incident at Sumner BeachPolice were called to Sumner Beach in Christchurch about 11am.24 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured after Auckland water incidentEmergency services were called to the pools t just before 5pm.15 Feb 06:04 AM
New ZealandBoatload of capsized fishermen 'tremendously lucky' after risky Kawau Island rescueNZ Coastguard are 'ecstatic' with the rescue 45km north of Auckland after 11am today.12 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandLucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from ripRob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.07 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu IslandThe Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.05 Feb 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings riseMore than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac BayPolice have referred the death to the Coroner.29 Jan 06:36 PM
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
