New ZealandLifeguards first-stop shop for first aidMore New Zealanders will be given first-aid treatment by lifeguards for injuries such as cut feet and marine stings this summer than rescued from the water, new research shows.27 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandLifejacket law to protect 'new Kiwis'A council bylaw making the wearing of lifejackets compulsory on small boats is about the changing face of Auckland, says Watersafe Auckland chief executive Sandra Harrop.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifejacket bylaw clears first hurdleAuckland councillors have passed the first stage of a new bylaw to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory in small boats.02 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandBoaties hit back at lifejacket lawA push to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory on small boats is another case of "Nanny State" and won't reduce drownings, a boating club says.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLake Tarawera tragedy: Victims namedThe father and daughter who died in a tragic kayaking accident on Lake Tarawera yesterday have been named by police.02 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandLake Tarawera dad's frantic final actMore details are emerging of a father's desperate attempts to save his young daughter before both died in a Rotorua lake yesterday.01 Dec 07:29 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Pool-fencing laws suit bureaucracy, not children's water safety30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSwim scheme makes wavesThousands of Auckland children are becoming more confident in the water, thanks to a city-wide project teaching them how to swim.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum's plea of anguishA grieving mother is pleading with parents never to leave their young children alone in water after her infant son drowned in a bath.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-food mats push water safetyThis summer, water safety messages will be seen on 600,000 tray mats in KFC restaurants around the country.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifeguards' pleas for help strike deaf earsThe surf lifesaving season kicked off without any serious incidents at Hot Water Beach, but lifeguards there fear that won't last long.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGarner full throttle on safetyMedia personality Duncan Garner is swapping his blazer for a lifejacket this summer - and is calling on boaties to remember theirs too.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's water safety champion namedA Bluff woman has been named New Zealand's champion of water safety.06 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandBig push for compulsory lifejacketsA push to make wearing lifejackets compulsory on the Waitemata Harbour to save lives is expected to be strongly opposed by boaties.27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParties throw spanner in RMA worksUnited Future and the Maori Party have teamed up to block the Government’s major reforms of the Resource Management Act.10 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandLifejacket message not sinking inA multi-language campaign to get West Auckland rock fishers to wear lifejackets is struggling to make headway against an undercurrent of risky behaviour.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandFormer lifeguard: 'I had to help'A former surf lifeguard who stripped down to his boxers to rescue a drowning man is among a handful of Wellingtonians whose bravery was recognised tonight.04 Sep 07:52 AM
New ZealandObjectors focus on sewage riskThe risk of emergency overflows of sewage into the Manukau Harbour for a further 50 years is being highlighted by community groups.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Black Drain' pollution bill trashedA law change to limit how long companies can discharge pollution into New Zealand's waterways has been shot down by a parliamentary select committee.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily of sinking boat praised for keeping calmA Papakaio family on board a boat that sank on Lake Benmore on Sunday, have been praised for their safety precautions and keeping calm during the ordeal.28 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup death fuels safety doubtsConcerns about the safety of the high-tech America's Cup catamarans have increased after a training accident yesterday involving Swedish team Artemis that killed British sailor Andrew Simpson.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency services kept busyThree separate rescues around the country have kept emergency services busy today and prompted a warning for people to be more prepared.30 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandThe right man in the right placeAn Auckland man who gave CPR to a toddler found face down in a hot pool has played down his actions.28 Mar 04:30 PM
