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
New ZealandWater tragedies: Child, 4, drowns at Kai Iwi Lakes, two others die in horror dayThree people have died in water-related incidents today.04 Jan 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandDunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lionA beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl JonesWatch03 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandLucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua barCoastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.03 Jan 06:48 AM
New ZealandTwo serious water incidents in an hour on Coromandel PeninsulaEmergency services called to Waihī and Hahei this afternoon.03 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandLifeguards rescued 18 people in northern region beaches yesterdaySwimmers as young as 10 up to those in their 50s were rescued yesterday.03 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandTwo more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drownReports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.02 Jan 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Dead in the water': Boaties recall moments after vessel flipped"I didn't think I was going to make it, to be honest," one of the men admitted.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater tragedy: East Coast rugby legend dies in diving accidentDiver who died off East Coast was a rugby hero of the province29 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandChild's body found in Manawatū River searchOne body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman29 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandToddler remains critical in hospital after near-drowning at RaglanThe toddler remains critical but stable in Waikato Hospital.28 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandBody recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr oldThe 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.27 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandRaglan near-drowning: 2-year-old's brave battle after pool incidentThe two-year-old was initially hospitalised in a critical condition.26 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandThree deaths in North Island water tragediesSince Thursday, six people have died in water related incidents.26 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandLifeguards warn pool toys can be a danger in the seaSurf lifeguards are increasingly seeing people with water toys not meant for the ocean.26 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandWaikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this weekPolice will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.26 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedyFive-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders celebrate a safe Christmas on northern beachesYesterday, a total of five people were rescued as Kiwis spent the day at the beach.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier IslandEmergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.25 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer put on holdA teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.24 Dec 07:45 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Too many New Zealanders are drowningHow to stay safe this summer.24 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandChild dies at Christchurch swimming poolA distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.22 Dec 08:06 AM
New ZealandMajor search for missing swimmer suspended for the night'A search and rescue operation is currently under way.'22 Dec 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mournedJack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.22 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandWanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concernsThe resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.21 Dec 04:31 PM
