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Cleared of wrongdoing over Raglan death

Police have confirmed they have spoken with a 17-year-old man in relation to a jumping accident yesterday and have cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.

Deadly day: Two drownings, six near-tragedies

Water safety experts are begging young men to stop overestimating their abilities or underestimating conditions after a deadly day on New Zealand's waters.

'He tried to do something heroic'

Witnesses report a body has been found off the Beach Haven wharf.

Young man injured in jetty dive

The seriously injured man was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.

Man who died while swimming at beach named

He was Lino Costy Hellesoe, 53, from Red Beach in Auckland.

The hidden dangers of Kiwi summer

Heatwaves can bring more than just discomfort. Here are the risks identified and how to beat them.

Heartbreaking decision at beach

A Hamilton father has spoken of the choice he had to make when he discovered two people struggling at Hot Water Beach.

Junior lifeguards rescue 3 adults from rip

A group of off-duty junior lifeguards rescued three adults caught in a rip at Hot Water Beach. A fourth man died after being pulled in.

Lifeguard's death rocks family, club

Hamish Rieger spent his last lifeguard shift helping a 5-year-old with a blue-bottle jellyfish sting, and helping one of his mates out of the surf.

Jack Martin was an 'awesome kid'

The 12-year-old boy who died in a boating accident will leave 'a bloody huge hole in the family' his father says.

Call to ban motorboats from Blue Lake

There has been a call to ban motorboats in Blue Lake following the death of a 12-year-old boy

Off-duty cop races to rescue

The off-duty police constable was with her partner and their children when she spotted a hand in the air in the ocean frantically waving for help.

Heartbroken family: 'Bring him home'

Cory Edgecombe Lilley was swept away while swimming at Raglan on Thursday. His family are still holding out hope of finding him.

'I'm thankful everyone's okay'

Two heroes jumped into a swollen North Island river to save the life of a woman swept away.

Fury at changes to pool laws

The Government wants to repeal the Swimming Pool Fencing Act of 1987, a comprehensive act that has saved at least 21 children since its introduction.

Weather: Sunshine for Labour Day

With Labour Weekend sun also comes the start of the surf life saving patrol season.

New Kiwi's message for the locals: be safe, learn to swim

Hot pool owners must make repairs

The Waikato District Council has failed in its High Court bid to oust the current Waingaro Hot Springs owners after years of repairs to the site went ignored.