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
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
