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
New ZealandChild dies after Marine Parade foreshore incidentDrowning off Napier coast.10 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandOff-duty cop and family save trio from ripDrama at west coast beach after Surf Life Saving NZ put away flags for day.01 Dec 08:19 AM
New Zealand'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidentsThe callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.23 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandOne person critical after water incident at Karekare BeachOne person has been transported to hospital this evening.21 Nov 08:45 AM
New ZealandMass Muriwai rescue: 13 swimmers brought back to shore as rips catch out swimmers at northern beachesTwo mass rescues have taken place at northern beaches, Waikato River rescues also needed.20 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandPolice rescue pair after boat sinks off WellingtonThe boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.12 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandSt John attending water incident at OmahaA St John spokesperson said one person is in a serious condition.11 Nov 03:26 AM
New Zealand'This is why we do it': Photo captures emotional reunion after Coastguard rescueThe kayaker was rescued from his sinking vessel after more than an hour in the water.08 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer suspendedPolice have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.31 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandManukau boating tragedy: Police release names of three victimsThe men who died were aged 54, 61 and 70.18 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandManukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties criticise Coastguard responseLocal boaties said Coastguard wasn't near the Manukau Bar as hundreds crossed it.18 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandThree dead: Inquiry launched into Manukau Harbour boating tragedyThree men aged 54, 61 and 70 died and a fourth man, 23, is in moderate condition.17 Oct 12:18 AM
New ZealandOff-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells BeachPolice have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.15 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandTwo deaths on Auckland's Manukau harbour in two daysOne person was diving, the other was using a kayak when they got into trouble.11 Oct 12:34 AM
New Zealand'The water was tapu': Eyewitness account of search for diverStrong currents and swells on the day a diver drowned in waters of Cornwallis Beach.10 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandTales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at seaRob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.01 Oct 02:14 AM
New Zealand'It just wasn't my time': Man revived after 7.5 mins underwater'I remember sitting at the bottom of the pool and then a flash'.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boatsThe two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.03 Aug 02:24 AM
New Zealand'She was blue and grey and she wasn't breathing' - holiday nearly ends in tragedy'Another minute and she'd be dead, it was just touch and go.'26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after incident in Coromandel PeninsulaA man has died after an incident northwest of Coromandel town.01 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandLifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner findsKenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.14 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandFishing trip takes terrifying turn after shark gashes IRBThe inflatable boat instantly started sinking and three people had to be rescued.13 Jun 06:02 AM
New ZealandRiver drama: One person dead after dinghy capsizes on Kaituna RiverTwo people were pulled from the river mouth along the Bay of Plenty coastline at 11:45am.12 Jun 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.28 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandFamily hope for miracle a month after fisherman vanishedThere is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.14 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: Boy, 7, died playing games with twin in crashing wavesTe Ao Marama Te Pou, known as Marama, drowned in Napier on February 21, 2020.05 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandSearch called off after surfer reported missing now believed to be safeThe search was put on hold at 6.25 as all surfers were accounted for.25 Apr 06:16 AM
New ZealandGroup of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau BarBoaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.21 Apr 10:52 PM
