New ZealandBody of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beachA local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.19 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandHe used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to seaThe fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.17 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandEmails query council response to pollution issues at Auckland beachesA 4-year-old girl was infected at an Auckland beach marked safe for swimming.08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Incredible moment 10-year-old girl saved sister from drowningThe 10-year-old girl wasted no time once she spotted her 3-year-old sister under water.06 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi tourist dies while snorkelling off QueenslandThe man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, about 1.45pm on Monday.06 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' planAuckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAcutely hypothermic but alive; successful rescue from Port Waikato coastThe woman was so cold she went into cardiac arrest en-route to Auckland Hospital.27 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for man missing after jet boat crash on the West CoastThe searches have been temporarily suspended today due to conditions on the river.19 May 11:57 PM
New Zealand'We have to find you': Partner's heartbreak after jet boat crashTwo men were washed downstream on the Taramakau River after a jet boat crash on Friday.19 May 06:24 PM
New ZealandChopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."18 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFootage of water rescue by Eagle helicopter and Auckland Airport's hovercraftWatch this dramatic footage of a recent water rescue by Eagle and Auckland Airport's hovercraft. / Auckland City District PoliceWatch02 May 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survivalWhen Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months onPhilip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.27 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for man missing off Bethells BeachThe 34-year-old has not been seen since being swept out to sea on Thursday.24 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in jet boat crash in FiordlandPolice were called at 8.45pm last night to the incident on the Hollyford River.18 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propellerThe teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.11 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boating incident off Coromandel PeninsulaCordons are in place while emergency services work at the scene.10 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandLost at sea for 3 hours: Tourist saved by a pair of jeansArne Murke was lost at sea for over three hours, using his jeans as a life jacket.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFateful dip: Still sick, one year after school swim tripGeorgia Beal is still suffering after swimming in Napier's Pandora Pond a year ago.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOld for new lifejacket campaign trade a success over summerAlmost 500 more lifejackets were traded in this summer compared to the previous campaign.26 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTourist tragedy: 'He couldn't have scripted a better death'Andrew Massey died on February 23. His friends and family pay tribute.26 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer attacked, father asks for compassionThe teenager was hunted down and kicked while riding a wave back to shore.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Dreadful loss': Clutha River jet boat crash victim identified'Very talented' jet boat operator and family man confirmed dead in crash.25 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandUK-resident dies following Coromandel beach 'water incident'A tourist from the United Kingdom got into trouble at Tairua's Ocean Beach yesterday.24 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandOne dead after jet boat crash near WanakaIt is the second serious jet boat accident in Central Otago in as many days.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandInvestigation continues into jet boating accidentA woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.23 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandThai, Canadian tourists injured after jet boat crashPolice and St John crews are at the site in Skippers Canyon.23 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandBoaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fishThe boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.22 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following boating incident at Foxton BeachEmergency services were called to the beach at 2.15pm today.21 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandPaddle boarder's death to be referred to the CoronerPolice say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.21 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandDrowning toll dives, but Water Safety still concernedOf concern was the high number of over 65 drowning fatalities - 18 in 2018.18 Feb 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and disappointed': Vandals attack coastguard vehiclesStaff responding to boatie in trouble arrive to find damaged vehicles.16 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandBrothers, 24 and 30, drown while diving for kaiTwo men who died were brothers doing what family say "they both loved most".13 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Kai gathering' drownings account for nearly half of all 2019 drowningsEighteen people have drowned so far this year, compared to 22 same time last year.13 Feb 04:50 AM
