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Search for swimmer at Lake Karapiro

A search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.

Body found in Manawatu River

Police are working to notify relatives and complete formal identification of the body.

Three plucked from water after mishap

Three men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.

Swimming lessons urged to stop deaths

As 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.

Body found in Lake Rotoiti

Police divers have found and recovered a body from Lake Rotoiti, believed to be the person who went missing on the lake on Sunday.

'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.

Summer's drowning toll 6 year high

'She'll be right' attitude will be the death of young men in our waters.

Woman rescued from water in Napier

A woman has been rescued after getting into trouble in a Napier waterway this afternoon.

Shock after smiley AUT student's death

Rachael Louise De Jong's life was tragically cut short when she was swept down the Waikato River on Monday.

Teenager dies in Taranaki river crossing

Police have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.

Dirty water: Auckland swimmers vs sewage

Experts warn we shouldn't swim at any beach in the Auckland region after heavy rain. Simon Collins finds out why.

Two kayakers rescued off Kawakawa Bay

Two kayakers can thank the swift actions of the emergency services after they fell into the water and started drifting out to sea.

Sharks scare swimmers out of water

Onlookers appeared more fascinated than frightened when four menacing fins surfaced in the shallows at Coopers Beach two days in a row.

Grim message for young men

The deaths of 21 young Kiwi men who drowned in our waterways last year were preventable, Water Safety New Zealand says.

Man rescued at Kai Iwi Lakes

A man has been resuscitated after getting into trouble in the water at a popular Northland campground this afternoon.

Lifeguards slam night swimmers

A couple got into trouble while swimming at a notoriously dangerous west coast beach late at night.

Teen found unconscious in water at Whananaki

Emergency services are responding to reports of a person found unconscious in water in Northland.

Water Safety NZ: Keep air loungers on land

The warning follows reports of two near-drownings in Australia from using the popular Christmas gifts in the water.