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
New ZealandMan drowns after dinghy capsized north of WellingtonThe alert was raised when another person from the dinghy made it too shore in Titahi Bay.16 Oct 06:10 PM
WorldOut of control boat goes airborne after smashing into dockAn unmanned out of control boat goes airborne after smashing into a concrete dock. Video / Martin County Sheriff's OfficeWatch12 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandBody recovered at Auckland's Muriwai beachA member of the public spotted the body as they walked the nearby Te Henga Track.11 Oct 07:36 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after two deaths and six people savedTwo dead: Lifeguards plead for more care on the beaches.09 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandRock fishermen reminded to wear lifejackets as search continues for missing manSearchers were now hoping for a 'miracle' as the man remains missing this afternoon.06 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'I'm not going to die today': Sucked 9km out into surging seaFather and son reunited after being separated by the surging seas.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand11-year-old surf lifesaver saves child in creekGirl aged 11 rescues child from swollen creek, using surf lifesaving training.10 Sep 08:25 AM
New ZealandCouncil urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in damsRegional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.01 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandCan't swim? Speak up, don't be embarrassed, coroner's recommendation after drowning of foreign studentCoroner recommends not being embarrassed to admit lack of swimming ability.19 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandThree people rescued after boat capsizesThe boaties were pulled from the water after their boat capsized.10 Aug 03:36 AM
New ZealandStudent swept to her death: Calls for swimming ban after tragedyPower company wants swimming ban below dam where student drowned after saving friends.01 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandLifesavers: NZ Search and Rescue to get $58.4m extra fundingThe extra funding is on top of what has already been announced so far this year.15 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandPerson disappears during fishing tripPolice were contacted at 3.15pm today.12 Jul 06:20 AM
