New ZealandSwim into darkness: Danger in NZ watersDad of two, Leslie Gelberger, went for a swim one day and never came home, what happened?29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Manukau HeadsA body has been found in Wattle Bay, Manukau Heads, police say.26 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandGrieving widow: 'It's my darkest hour'Heartbroken wife "blown away" by tremendous kindness during the worst days of her life.24 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandProblems with Lower Hutt water continueLower Hutt's water supply will be chlorinated while bacterial activity is investigated.22 Apr 12:18 AM
New ZealandWater-based search for man suspendedA father is still missing in the Manukau Harbour, an air search continues this afternoon.21 Apr 12:33 AM
New ZealandAir search for man lost in the Manukau Harbour after ill-fated fishing tripSearchers will take to the skies at low tide to look for a missing fisherman.20 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandMan drifts three hours on stricken vesselA night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.20 Apr 06:26 PM
New ZealandFather, son rescued from water in TairuaEmergency services rushed to help occupants of a boat which flipped in Tairua.18 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandRescue at Hunua FallsThe man was speaking to emergency services on his phone - until it cut out.16 Apr 11:32 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Kawerau marae provides a safe haven for flood victimsA Kawerau marae is supporting Edgecumbe flood victims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandBeach drama: Trio save pregnant womanThree good Samaritans have saved a pregnant woman from drowning at Port Waikato.23 Mar 09:00 AM
New ZealandGood Samaritans save swimmer in Port WaikatoMembers of the public risked their lives to stop a person drowning this afternoon.23 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandWomen-only swim night popularA public pool is being partially closed one night a week to give Muslim women the opportunity to learn to swim.16 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandBravery awards for mates of drowned KiwiA Herculean effort by his three mates brought Sam Brown's body back to his family.27 Feb 07:47 AM
New ZealandThree men still missing in NZ watersThe search for three men who went missing in separate water incidents over the weekend has resumed today.26 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandSearch for swimmer at Lake KarapiroA search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.26 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandBody found in Manawatu RiverPolice are working to notify relatives and complete formal identification of the body.24 Feb 09:31 AM
New ZealandThree plucked from water after mishapThree men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.21 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandSwimming lessons urged to stop deathsAs preventable summer drownings hit a six-year high, Labour are calling for greater swimming education at schools to keep young Kiwia safe in our waterways.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Lake RotoitiPolice divers have found and recovered a body from Lake Rotoiti, believed to be the person who went missing on the lake on Sunday.15 Feb 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Goddess on earth now an eternal hero'Rachael De Jong drowned near Taupo on Waitangi Day - one of 31 drownings so far. Ahead of her funeral today, her family have written this tribute.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer's drowning toll 6 year high'She'll be right' attitude will be the death of young men in our waters.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued from water in NapierA woman has been rescued after getting into trouble in a Napier waterway this afternoon.11 Feb 02:01 AM
New ZealandShock after smiley AUT student's deathRachael Louise De Jong's life was tragically cut short when she was swept down the Waikato River on Monday.10 Feb 06:22 AM
New ZealandTourists' agony at Waitangi Day river tragedyThe swimmers tried to jump to safety in front of horrified witnesses.08 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandStaff in shock after deadly dam surgeMercury Energy is reviewing its procedures to see if it can improve safety after a woman was swept to her death by the surging waters of the Waikato River.06 Feb 05:32 PM
New ZealandFour people swept down Waikato RiverPolice and Search and Rescue personnel are at the scene where one person is missing after being swept down the Waikato River north of Taupo.06 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandLost paddleboarder rescued in harbourStricken paddleboarder plucked from Auckland's Waitemata Harbour after losing his way home.05 Feb 04:42 PM
New ZealandPregnant fiancee watches as partner diesA pregnant woman watched helplessly as rescuers tried to save her fiance after he was pulled from a Northland beach.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandSurfer saves new dad from Muriwai ripLiam Lawrence thought his baby girl was going to grow up without a father after he was caught in a rip at Muriwai Beach. Then, his saviour arrived.25 Jan 04:24 PM
New ZealandSearch for man missing in Waikato RiverA search is under way for a man seen getting into the Waikato River overnight.25 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing boatie focuses on Te Horo BeachThe search for a missing boatie in Otaki is based at Te Horo Beach this morning. Two Surf Life Saving boats are combing the waves 23 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandTeenager dies in Taranaki river crossingPolice have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandDirty water: Auckland swimmers vs sewageExperts warn we shouldn't swim at any beach in the Auckland region after heavy rain. Simon Collins finds out why.20 Jan 04:00 PM
