New ZealandPolice divers find body of teen missing in Waikato RiverThe police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today.15 Jan 01:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why are there so many drownings?Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandTeenage boy missing in Waikato River - dive squad resume searchThe police dive squad is searching for a missing teenager in the Waikato River.14 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandRashes, bites and stings: Jellyfish or sea lice?Jellyfish or sea lice? What to do and how to spot the difference.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandBoy rushed to hospital in serious condition after water incidentAmbulance crews rushed to Panmure shortly after 3.30pm.09 Jan 03:34 AM
New Zealand'He'll always be a hero': Father drowns saving children from seaRevell Douglas, who was a well-known Auckland horse trainer, is being hailed a hero.08 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandShark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī deathSharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.08 Jan 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.08 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoFocus: Woman named in fatal shark attack at Waihī Beach Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford Watch07 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandWoman killed in shark attack at Waihī BeachEmergency services called after reports of a woman being injured in the water.07 Jan 06:45 AM
New ZealandHorror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.06 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeens rescue: 5-year-old who nearly drowned discharged from StarshipWithout the quick actions of two teenagers, the girl probably wouldn't be alive.06 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandPerson drowns at Karioitahi Beach, southwest of AucklandOne person is dead and another in moderate condition.05 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandTeens to the rescue: Desperate CPR to save drowning girl"It puts a lot of value in first aid courses, to tell you the truth, really."05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSocial media blamed for crowds visiting dangerous fallsThe dangers have been tragically exposed again after the death of a man there on Sunday.05 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandGirl pulled out of the water in dramatic rescue in MirandaThe girl is "recovering well" after bystanders rushed to pull her from the water.04 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandLake tragedy: Young girl drowns at RotokawauPolice were alerted to the incident at around 4:35pm.04 Jan 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beachesIt was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.01 Jan 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoBay of Islands boat destroyed by fireEmergency services responded to reports of a fire at about 1pm yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Dec 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Miracle' rescue from icy seaMaree Mitchell shouldn't be here anymore, and she wouldn't be if not for a massive rescue.10 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm 'water-related' deathEmergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.09 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandLucky escape for two Wellington men flung from jetskiThe pair's jetski was blown away in the wind.06 Dec 09:34 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing fisherman near RaglanPolice officers are searching for a person who fell into the water at Ruapuke Beach.28 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandConfronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.28 Nov 09:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlugging $1b Covid hole: Auckland rates, water bills to risePhil Goff will outline proposals for rates and water bills on December 9.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Person found dead on Pāpāmoa beachTauranga Police have named the person found dead on Pāpāmoa beach who has been missing since Saturday. Video / Will TraffordWatch08 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandSearch will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beachThe search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.06 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after boat capsizes on riverA rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.25 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandLake Taupō double tragedy: Dead pair identified, woman was former showjumping champRevellers seen partying in the hot pools on the lake shore 12 hours before bodies found.21 Oct 08:16 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after boating incident in Kaiapoi, CanterburyPolice are looking at how a person came to die in an incident involving a boat.21 Oct 03:03 AM
