New ZealandBig waves hitting New Zealand - NI beaches bracedBig waves that pose a risk to people have started to pummel West Coast beaches.31 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandSharks force swimmers from water at Coromandel beachThey were cooling off on a hot summer's day but a shark alert put paid to holiday plans.30 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandAir Force stood down after missing Fiji boat foundThe vessel disappeared after it ran out of fuel.27 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandHigh cost of near-drowningsWhanganui mum Holly Toohill said she has nightmares about the day her son nearly drowned.26 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandCapsized boat found off Port WaikatoPolice mystified about how the boat, spotted about 1.35pm, came to be upturned in water.25 Dec 08:20 AM
New ZealandMan critical after boat ramp incidentPolice rushed to Bucklands Beach boat ramp about 5.10pm.25 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandLake Ellesmere turns toxicAn algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).24 Dec 10:04 AM
New ZealandWoman who drowned at notorious waterfall namedThe Motukea woman who drowned at Maruia Falls on Saturday has been named.24 Dec 01:08 AM
New Zealand'It just sucks you under': Woman drowns at deadly fallsWoman drowns at Maruia Falls in upper South Island.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I saw a little girl go under': Heroic teen saves three children in riverTeenager Jacqueline Heta's quick actions saved the lives of three drowning children.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for diver off Wairarapa coastThe 31-year-old went missing around 1pm on Sunday afternoon.18 Dec 10:12 AM
New ZealandLocal surfer tried to save drowned Gisborne manThe coroner has now released her findings into the 2015 double drowning.18 Dec 04:31 AM
New ZealandTwelve days of Christmas: WaterSafe AucklandDrowning is the fourth biggest unintentional cause of death in New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer who died in Lake Wanaka namedA body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.17 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandStingray attack at Riversdale Beach, WairarapaEmergency services were called to the scene just after 1pm.17 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandKayaker dies at Bay of Plenty beachA kayaker has died at a Bay of Plenty beach this afternoon.16 Dec 08:35 AM
New ZealandPolice at popular fishing spots this summerPolice will be out patrolling Auckland's waters this summer to educate and save lives.15 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandDrownings of toddlers treble year on yearEach death a 'heartbreaking tragedy', Water Safety NZ's Jonty Mills says.12 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandDrowning Prevention Auckland InterviewDrowning Prevention Auckland speaks with Chief Executive Davin Bray at Westhaven.Watch12 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandMan killed in jet ski accident namedThe man has been named as 44-year-old Paul Johnston of Balclutha.10 Dec 08:18 AM
New ZealandDangerous rips keep lifeguards busySeveral rescues have been made at Ocean, Waimarama and Waipatiki Beaches.05 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandAussie court to rule on tikanga tug of war over teen's bodyParents have gone to court in Australia over whether he should be buried or cremated.04 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandMidnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatablesFour men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.04 Dec 04:19 AM
New ZealandThree drownings over first weekend of summerThe first weekend over summer had been a busy weekend for emergency services on the water.03 Dec 06:35 AM
New ZealandMuriwai drowning victim namedAkhil Tangri died at Maori Bay, near Muriwai on Friday afternoon.03 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandMapped: Our most dangerous beachesNumbers picking our most dangerous beaches show many of them are also our most popular.03 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saver Jonathan Webber talks Piha and water safetyPiha Surf Life Saver Jonathan Webber tells how to stay safe in the water this summer. Video / Michael CraigWatch01 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandThe Swim Reaper opens drowning seasonThe Swim Reaper will be targeting young men who mix alcohol and water sports this summer.30 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandSwimmer rescued after going missing at seaSwimmer saved after going missing in the mouth of a Manawatu river.30 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandBirthday tragedy: 'He was the best swimmer in the family'Maxwell McDonald has died after going for a swim on the West Coast during his birthday.29 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandChild drowns in pool in EpsomA child has drowned in the Auckland suburb of Epsom tonight.26 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandPolice divers join search for Buller River swimmerThe 57-year-old got into trouble last night while swimming.26 Nov 06:34 AM
New ZealandMan who drowned off Taranaki coast a newlywedA man who drowned was convicted of manslaughter in August after incident in 2015.24 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil reviews life ring policy after drowning tragedyFive-year-old Haoran Chen died after falling into water at Torpedo Bay wharf.18 Nov 05:32 AM
