New ZealandFight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'Tragedy played out over VHF radio.28 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandUnfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summerIt's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBetween The Flags: Draevyn Joyce plucked from the wavesFocus: 12-year-old Draevyn Joyce, who cannot swim, is lucky to be alive after two strangers rescued him after he was swept out to sea at Himitangi Beach. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'Chaz Gibbons-Campbell desperately searched underwater for girl he was trying to save.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt costs a young lifeguard $50 each time she goes on weekend patrolLifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler dies in hospital on Christmas EveThe 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.27 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandBeachgoers persistently putting themselves in danger, say surf lifesaversA dozen people were rescued or helped around Auckland and Northland yesterday.27 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandMan caught in rip dies in Coromandel in the season's third tragic water deathDramatic attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.26 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day water chaos: Sharks, orca sightings close Auckland beachesSeveral paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.25 Dec 05:07 PM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Second Christmas Day drowning in NorthlandA person has drowned near Lake Taharoa in what is the second Christmas Day water death.25 Dec 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Do not swim' warning: Shark sighted at Orewa BeachSwimmers urged to avoid Orewa, Red and Hatfields Beaches after shark sighting.25 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in NorthlandTragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.24 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Freak wave': Man killed after being swept into the seaA man has died after being swept off the rocks.21 Dec 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Maximum capacity': Malls heaving as shoppers spendNew Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.20 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandNew technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summerWater Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad boys' of the beach that Surf Life Saving NZ wants bannedWarning: Keep your inflatable beach toys at home.08 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandPiha lifeguard training turns real after fisherman swept off rocksThe lifeguards managed to save the fisherman's life at Piha on Sunday morning.08 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandWork trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.05 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandWork trip tragedy: Man dies as mates risk lives trying to save himMan's workmates frantically try to save him after dragging him on to rocks.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed deadOther fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.21 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandSucked out to sea: Four exhausted swimmers plucked from ripOff-duty lifeguards save four from the water after they were swept out by rip.04 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fireFocus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fireWatch31 Oct 11:39 PM
New Zealand'I owe them my soul' - NZ Coastguard starts 2019 annual appealCoastguard requires $20 million to operate each year, and saved 6774 lives in 2018.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't feel safe': Dragon boat crews impacted by fears of toxic water in harbourThe Auckland Council's Safeswim website issued a safety warning for St Marys Bay.25 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandSwimmers, boaties and kids: Water Safety Month aims to save livesAlready this year, 57 people have died in the water in preventable incidents.17 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandCar removed from Wairoa River with body insideThe crash happened in the Lower Kaimai last night off State Highway 2916 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandWell-known Tauranga sailor dies in tragic yachting incidentStuart Pedersen died after a yacht he and three others were in sank north of Cape Brett.14 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandBody found near Auckland ferry terminalPolice have pulled a body from the water next to the Auckland ferry terminal.13 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandCornwallis sea rescue: Family thank French firefighter; children still scarredGreg Dixon was chuffed to be able to thank the French firefighter for her actions.10 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandCornwallis sea rescue: Heroic French woman identifiedFrench firefighter and athlete Marie Duvivier has been praised for her heroics.09 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandPolice dive squad continue search for man near ferry terminalThe Police Dive Squad will continue to search the Auckland waterfront for a missing man.07 Oct 06:51 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for man missing near ferry terminalPolice boat and Eagle helicopter still in area assisting search.06 Oct 11:51 PM
