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
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
