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
New ZealandPaddler run over by boat: 'I couldn't be any luckier'The man suffered broken ribs, cracked vertebrae, and a collapsed lung in the incident.16 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandOne person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incidentEmergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.12 Jan 07:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Runaway boat nearly runs down Mairangi bay swimmersOne beachgoer witnessed the boat doing “figure of eights” between the flags.10 Jan 04:48 AM
New ZealandDangerous levels of toxic algae found in Hutt River, owners urged to keep dogs on leashA piece of algae the size of a 50 cent coin was enough to kill a dog - council.08 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandPolice called to three water incidents in three hoursVessels in Auckland, Taupo and Whangarei Harbour got into trouble.08 Jan 12:47 AM
New Zealand‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughterSon says Memory Peu died as she lived her life, always putting others' needs first.05 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fishermanThe alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.29 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandTwo swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police29 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandGrim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decadeWater-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.28 Dec 05:20 PM
New Zealand'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbsWhether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Hectic’ conditions prompt warning for Mount beachgoersLifeguards in Mount Maunganui have been inundated with people needing rescue.27 Dec 05:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Boat on fire on Lake TaupōThe medium size boat was fully engulfed on Lake Taupō. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandWater a greater risk to swimmers than sharks, surf lifesavers sayThe most dangerous situations continue to come from rips, tides, waves and holes.26 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandHoliday heartbreak - three dead in separate drownings across NZTragedy on Boxing Day and early this morning.26 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandPerson missing in Christchurch lake after canoe capsizesEmergency services were called to Lake Roto Kohatu at about 6.50pm25 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandTrio rescued after dinghy swept nearly a kilometre off Kaikoura CoastThe trio were spotted waving from the water at about 5.40pm today.25 Dec 07:05 AM
New Zealand'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocksThe 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.24 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandWoman airlifted to hospital after near-drowning at West Auckland beachPolice were alerted that a woman had not returned from her swim at around 7pm.22 Dec 07:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: How to stay safe around sharks this summerShark expert Dr Riley Elliott explains how to stay safe around sharks at holiday hotspots plus reveals his new app that lets you track sharks in real-time this summer. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Dec 04:58 PM
New ZealandLure of free fish driving up drowning statistics - expertsAs the cost of living bites, many can't afford bad weather getting in the way.20 Dec 02:21 AM
New Zealand'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare tripTwo students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.13 Dec 03:20 AM
