New Zealand‘I’m no hero mate’: Rescuer tells of valiant effort to save drowning swimmer"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”15 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandMan who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save childKiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.14 Nov 06:52 AM
WorldSearch continues for missing 10-year-old, floods hit Northland & election day in America | Focus Morning Bulletin 9 November, 2022More on the missing 10-year-old involved in boating tragedy, New Zealand answers the call at COP27 and midterm elections underway in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Nov 04:18 PM
New ZealandWater search continues for boy, overnight shooting in Ōtara & lunar eclipse on the horizon tonight | Focus Morning Bulletin 8 November, 2022Hunt for missing child continues, fears Auckland shooting could spark another gang war and why you should look up tonight in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Nov 04:38 PM
New ZealandLabour support slumps, fatal Manukau harbour capsize & league fans party hard | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 November, 2022 Support for Labour slumps, Clarks Beach capsize and a big night for league fans in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandMayors unite against 3 waters, Iran actions condemned & Melbourne cup fever | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 November, 2022 New Mayors uniting against the government's three waters reforms, assisted death numbers revealed & Melbourne cup fever begins in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Oct 04:52 PM
New ZealandWater safety top of mind this summer after rise in drownings last yearSo far this year, 68 people have died in preventable drownings.23 Oct 07:13 AM
New Zealand'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from wavesYoung surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning fatalities highlight importance of water safetyThe "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald' Watch22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Goose Bay local witnessed whale following boating tragedyKevin Anderson said while the rescue was still unfolding he saw a whale heading north, diving under the water within two or three hundred yards of the vessel. Video / Tim Cuff / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandFive dead as boat capsizes near Kaikōura after colliding with whaleFive people have died after a boat with 11 people on board capsized off Goose Bay, near Kaikōura. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Sep 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.02 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandTwo fisherman rescued off Taieri MouthTwo fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar FrancisWatch01 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCourageous rescue of a boy by his older brotherA 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen JaquieryWatch31 Aug 07:40 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVeteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around waterNorthland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safetySearch and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.24 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandBoat found, person still missing off Auckland coastPolice were called last night after the boat capsized.18 Jun 07:42 PM
VideoKerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern AdvocateWatch29 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandSurfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocksThe man needed to be resuscitated twice.23 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandMan dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West AucklandEmergency services were called at 8.15am.24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.19 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fishermanThe search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.18 Apr 07:40 AM
New ZealandCoroner lifts suppression for Tairua Bar boating victimFour people were flown to hospital following the incident.14 Apr 08:05 AM
New ZealandEnchanter family face tragedy of double funeral'They will be sorely missed by their families and friends.'08 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandLate-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau HarbourThe alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.02 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandRāhui put in place at beach near Dunedin where surfer died on SaturdayThe rāhui will remain in place until 3pm today.26 Mar 05:38 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Whangamatā Beach despite CPR attemptsThe person was not able to be revived after being brought from the water this afternoon.25 Mar 07:43 AM
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
