New ZealandTeen rescues friend three days after surf lifesaving lessonSurf Life Saving Northern region is calling for better funding to allow it to grow.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Surf lifesaving at Pakiri BeachHead lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.Watch28 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: You probably can't swim as well as you thinkEDITORIAL: Many of us cannot swim in moving water as well as we think we could.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de JongA young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeaches across Auckland marked as no-swim zonesAt least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.26 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandDiver who died on Christmas Eve a beloved dadFamily "so humbled" by all the love and support they have received.26 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandBody of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfallThe swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.21 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandBoat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."13 Dec 04:53 AM
EditorialEditorial: Enjoy summer, but look after each otherEDITORIAL: Look after each other on our roads and at our beaches while enjoying summer.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan found dead had gone to check fishing netMan found dead on Kaipara mudflats.28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Northland river after 'boating incident'The body of a 65-year-old man was discovered in the Wairoa River this morning.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandExhausted teen drowned after getting five-year-old girl to safetyBen Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.21 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka RiverGirl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.19 Nov 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Family of teen swept off rocksMissing Te Awamutu teen Jack Macnicol was adored by all his friends and family.18 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandTeen swept from rocks had 'a bright future ahead of him'Friends and family are still holding hope for the missing Te Awamutu teen swept off rocks.18 Nov 06:05 AM
New ZealandDiver dies on the Māhia Peninsula near GisborneEmergency services are attending an incident at Mahia Boating Club.14 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandSwimmer nearly drowns at notorious Auckland beachSnorkeller airlifted to hospital after incident near Goat Island, north of Auckland.07 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandBaby's miraculous ocean rescue: What happened nextFirefighter describes condition of cold, wet and hypothermic baby just after ocean rescue.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandBaby plucked from sea: Angler thought it was a dollThe 18-month-old bub had escaped from his parents' nearby tent.04 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in search for diversThe pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.28 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandFatal seconds: 11yo girl killed in scramble to out-run trainThe coroner says he will consider recommending to lower the limit to 50km/h.24 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHRV fined $440K over false water filter claimsThe company pleaded guilty to making unsubstantiated claims.22 Oct 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Incredible tragedy': Toddler who drowned in pool 'loved, cherished by all'Family and friends rally after a Central Hawke's Bay toddler drowned.22 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand'Amazing man': Tributes flow for dead boatieThe 63-year-old's body was retrieved from near his boat.21 Oct 06:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland police to deploy jet skis for Labour weekendThe police motto is safer communities together, that includes in the water.16 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandHero dies trying to save drowning child at Hot Water BeachAngelo Tuyay reportedly drowned after he tried to save a drowning child at the beach.14 Oct 06:28 PM
New ZealandLuxury cruiser damaged in boat show prangThe 52ft flybridge Riviera "Majesnik" T-boned the "Quest 2", an Azimut 21m luxury cruiser.01 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandFarmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of childFarmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.18 Sep 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Love of my life': Partner's emotional tribute to Kiwi who died in Canada bridge jumpThe couple had left New Zealand at the end of July to start a year-long trip abroad.11 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandHuka Falls body boarder takes on extreme wave in BaliHayley Patuwai made a name for himself after he went over Huka Falls on a body board.06 Aug 08:19 AM
New Zealand111 call alerts police to swimmers in difficulties off Mount Maunganui beachWater rescue underway off Mount Maunganui beach04 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi landed monster sharks in SydneyHe was a champion wrestler, but Aubrey Sara was best known as a fearless shark hunter.30 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandTragic death comes with warning to others27-year-old fishermen who died slipping off a rock found "heavily intoxicated"26 Jul 06:36 PM
