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
New ZealandHolidaying Kiwi praised after Irish river rescueAucklander Gary Price jumped in the river with another man to help the woman to safety.23 Jul 07:41 PM
New Zealand'I've been run over by a boat': Fisherman's harrowing wordsSpear fisher who was injured at sea had to rent out his house to survive.23 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandOrphans' tributes to parents who drowned at MuriwaiMourners remember happy, sociable couple survived by nine children.20 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandHome swimming pool drownings on riseDrowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStretched lifesavers need funding swellSurf lifesavers are giving more time and rescuing more people but funding remains short.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSewage overflows blamed for swimming cautionTauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.16 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for drowned diverIan Gregory Wells from Roxburgh died after getting into trouble while diving.25 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandRescue at Opunake BeachThree other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.24 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rescue bid next for stricken yachtiesA rescue helicopter has been sent in to winch out two men on board a troubled yacht.18 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandWorld champ Kiwi kayaker dies in US river tragedyMother-of-two Maria Noakes was a respected competitive kayaker.05 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandHeroic Pakiri Beach rescuer: 'It's just too easy to die'"I couldn't find him, I didn't know where he was, I just lost sight of him."04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuka Falls daredevil - 'I'm not afraid of dying'Tauranga man's rapids stunt described as 'playing Russian roulette' with his life.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards rescue seven in an hourOff-duty lifeguards conducted seven rescues in an hour and 15 minutes on Friday afternoon.18 Feb 06:00 PM
