New ZealandTwo kayakers rescued off Kawakawa BayTwo kayakers can thank the swift actions of the emergency services after they fell into the water and started drifting out to sea.14 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandSharks scare swimmers out of waterOnlookers appeared more fascinated than frightened when four menacing fins surfaced in the shallows at Coopers Beach two days in a row.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrim message for young menThe deaths of 21 young Kiwi men who drowned in our waterways last year were preventable, Water Safety New Zealand says.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescued at Kai Iwi LakesA man has been resuscitated after getting into trouble in the water at a popular Northland campground this afternoon.07 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandLifeguards slam night swimmersA couple got into trouble while swimming at a notoriously dangerous west coast beach late at night.06 Jan 06:33 PM
New ZealandTeen found unconscious in water at WhananakiEmergency services are responding to reports of a person found unconscious in water in Northland.06 Jan 04:48 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Keep air loungers on landThe warning follows reports of two near-drownings in Australia from using the popular Christmas gifts in the water.06 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandAccident at popular Northland lake campsiteA person needs medical treatment after an accident at Kai Iwi Lakes.05 Jan 10:03 PM
WorldNZ family reeling after toddler drownsA NZ family is mourning the loss of their2-year-old girl after she tragically drowned after she was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool.02 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued after boat sinks on TaupoA family of four has been rescued after their boat sank in Lake Taupo this morning.30 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandMan, 52, dead in water incidentOne person has died in a water rescue at Doves Bay Marina, near Kerikeri in the Far North.30 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandHero uncle in swimming pool rescueUncle tells of the moment he found his 4-year-old autistic nephew floating in his neighbour's pool.30 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandMan, 68, drowns at WhangamataThe man drowned while kayaking to Donut Island off Whangamata.26 Dec 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Idiot' skipper 'puts baby's life at risk'Seven people, including an infant, went out on a small boat yesterday, but just the skipper was wearing a lifejacket.22 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandKiwis get creative to beat the heatAs summer starts to heat up, Kiwis are getting creative in a bid to stay cool.22 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandPiha: One swimmer missing, one treatedConditions were "messy" were two people got into trouble at Piha yesterday, a resident said.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake Dunstan one of the 'safest'Despite tragedy at the weekend, it is one of the "safest" lakes around, the harbourmaster says, because of the clearly-defined areas for passive recreation, such as swimming.12 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after being pulled from seaA woman has died at Taipa Beach in the Far North tonight.03 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: The laws around life jacketsJoin Tristram Clayton as he finds out what the laws around wearing life jackets in New Zealand are from Coastguard Northern Region's Operations Manager Ray Burge.Watch28 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandKaipara searchers battled monster wavesVolunteer lifeguards battled waves up to 7m high as they desperately searched for survivors of the Kaipara charter boat tragedy.27 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandSkipper's death 'devastating for all'The skipper of the doomed fishing charter vessel Francie is among those who died in yesterday's tragedy.26 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandKaipara search: Choppy water, 2m swellsChoppy conditions face searchers looking for three people missing after a fishing charter trip turned to tragedy on the Kaipara Harbour yesterday.26 Nov 07:28 PM
New ZealandDinghy link to island mystery confirmedA dinghy found floating near Brown's Island may be connected to the mysterious fire there, police have confirmed.07 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandHusband drowns at wedding photo spotA wife is distraught after her husband died at the beach where he posed for his wedding photo just seven months earlier.02 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandLucky escape from rogue Muriwai waveWater Safety New Zealand issues warning after a disturbing series of images showing someone being swept off their feet by a crashing wave.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater babies make a splashLearning how to swim and being safe around water are important lessons many New Zealand children learn early on.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer rescues drowning girl at RaglanA 9-year-old suffered minor injuries after being caught in a rip at Ngarunui Beach at Raglan yesterday.23 Oct 07:24 PM
New ZealandSwimming pool fencing rules relaxedA raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.20 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandLifeguards back on patrol Labour weekendThe familiar red and gold colours of surf lifesavers are about to make a return to Northland beaches this weekend as the weather and 18 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandBeachgoing mates turn rescuersA kitesurfer has cheated possible death after becoming tangled in his kite lines at Muriwai Beach.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi wade into Hawke's Bay water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say it warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.19 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandFour rescued after boat capsizesFour people have survived after their boat capsized near Wellington this morning.03 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandMissing teen's uncle praises community supportThe uncle of a Taranaki teen missing since his boat capsized six days ago has praised the support of the community, as the search continues for the 18-year-old's body.28 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandScuba dive firm to pay $70,000 after deathA scuba diving company has been ordered to pay $70,000 in reparations for failing to keep a Taiwanese tourist safe after she died while on a dive in the Coromandel.09 Aug 04:50 AM
