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
New Zealand'My lungs were burning': Mystery hero who saved swimmers from rip revealedReluctant hero says surf life-saving advertisements had taught him what to do.11 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandMystery hero saves two swimmers from ripThe Good Samaritan quietly left the scene shortly after rescuing to exhausted swimmers.10 Feb 05:31 PM
BusinessGeek makes bloody case for a full-face helmetPLUS: Tim Wilson in good company with his busted knee.09 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandSearch called off for two missing Southland fishermenShaun Orchard, 23 and Hendrix Kamo, 28, went missing on January 27.08 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following water incidents in AucklandThe incidents were at Maraetai Beach and Mathesons Bay in Leigh.06 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandMan dies after drowning incident at Goat IslandThe man had been snorkelling and was missing for minutes before tragedy struck.04 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandThe killer selfie: Social media linked to risky behaviour around the water"People like to push boundaries, go to new frontiers and then share it on social media."02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKayakers thought missing in Hawke's Bay reported safeAround 8pm last night a member of the public called police with concerns.31 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drowningsVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandFishermen missing off rocks near Bluff namedPolice thanked the volunteers and staff who have been involved in the search.30 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandBoy, 3, who drowned in Gore pond identifiedA death notice has named the boy as Lachlan Paul Graham Jones.30 Jan 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Every parent's nightmare': Boy, 3, drowns in council pond"This is an absolute tragedy and will be felt by many..."29 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandFour-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermenA helicopter will continue searching by air.28 Jan 02:39 AM
New Zealand'It will haunt me forever': Father's pain over 7-year-old son's drowningHamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach on January 10, swimming with his sister.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKayak rescue prompts police water safety warningPolice warning people to take care on the water26 Jan 12:25 AM