New ZealandSearch sparked after kayak abandoned in Weymouth areaIf it floats put your name on it - a request from Coastguard NZ.10 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandBody in park 'could've been there a while'Resident shocked as police investigate body found near West Auckland park.01 May 06:11 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 cuts Kiwi beach season short, brings new surf life saving challengesPreventable drownings are up, but rescues down as Covid-19 ends NZ beach season early.24 Apr 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.12 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after water incident at Lake RotomaEmergency services were called to the scene shortly before 11am on Thursday.19 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandKayaker dies after falling from kayak in Tasman DistrictParamedics worked to give the man CPR, but he could not be revived.12 Mar 05:18 PM
New ZealandGrieving Auckland yachtie's wife: 'He was my soulmate'Keith Lane fell overboard hours after competing in a Waiheke yacht race.04 Mar 05:24 PM
New ZealandInvestigation after man found dead in water at Brown's BayThe body of the man was found in water off a popular walkway this morning.28 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandClassmates remember Waihi Beach victim Jaden ChhayrannJaden Chhayrann, 17, is missing presumed drowned at Waihī Beach.27 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandDrownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.26 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Her babies do not deserve this'Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.24 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Smile could light up the room': Outpouring of grief for drowned Napier boyMarewa School has postponed its parent-teacher interviews for a week in wake of tragedy.23 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandClass trip drowning tragedy: School considers independent investigationThe search continues this morning for 17-year-old Jaden Chhayrann.23 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandSchool-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to seaSix people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'An absolute hero': Mother died saving her child from a ripKelsi Wood died trying to save her daughter's life.23 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan dies after going missing in Southland water incidentThe man was part of a group on the water in Southland.23 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Teen swept to sea and presumed drowned was on school tripOne of the school's teachers reportedly made a heroic effort to save the teen.22 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third dayThere's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.22 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWater safety and basic first-aid essentialEditorial: Everyone did the right thing to save Emily. Are you prepared to do the same?22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after water incident at Baylys BeachPolice responded to a report of a drowning at the bay this evening.20 Feb 08:26 AM
LifestyleSpa photo that has mums freaking outAussie blogger sparks fears by posting photos of her home DIY job.17 Feb 07:15 PM
New Zealand'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - CoastguardA man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.16 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandSwim tragedy: Boy paralysed after disastrous diveSummer swim with mates ended in life-changing spinal injury.16 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who's a good buoy?Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandDangerous act: Swimmers risking mutilation or deathJumpers trying to leap into a boat's propeller wash, or as close as they can to a boat.10 Feb 06:01 PM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: Boy dies at Karioitahi BeachA boy has been identified as the person who drowned at Karioitahi Beach yesterday.09 Feb 07:16 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in Karioitahi Beach water incidentTwo people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Karioitahi Beach.09 Feb 08:12 AM
New Zealand'She was a hero': Woman drags two struggling teens out of ripRachel Taylor 'sprinted' into the surf wearing a dress with dog Mylo to save two teens.09 Feb 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedyWidow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.08 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognisedBecause of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.28 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes today for missing person in Whanganui RiverThe turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.26 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandMan overboard: Intoxicated passenger jumps off Auckland ferryWitness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.26 Jan 03:14 AM
