New ZealandPiha rip claims another two livesThe three young men caught in a "strong unforgiving rip" on Auckland's notorious Piha Beach were wearing jeans and totally unaware of the danger they were in.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhen the boat comes inThey reckon everyone’s looking at us because they think we’re cops. I’m not so sure. I think it’s more that we’re the only boat on the gulf without a fishing rod.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen in daring surf rescueWhen a scared child sought help for a man drowning at Omanu Beach, teens Josh Jarvis and Fletcher Swan called on all their lifesaving skills to haul the man to safety.13 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Fence still key to stop drowningsA water safety watchdog has questioned the value of a pool alarm system being stocked at New Zealand supermarkets.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties saved by lifejacketsLifejackets saved the lives of boaties in two water emergencies as people took to the lakes and seas this weekend.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandShoreline search for missing boatieSearchers will spend the next two days scouring the shoreline near Bowentown after a man went missing when his boat capsized off the Bay of Plenty coast.29 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandBoaties recount rescueTwo boaties have spoken about the moment they came across a family who survived a capsizing that left a father missing off the Bay of Plenty coast.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFisherman found upturned boatA Waihi beach fisherman has told of how he found an upside-down boat at Bowentown Heads last night, shortly before a search was mounted for a missing man.28 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan critical after diveA man is in a critical condition after hitting his head during a dive into Manukau Harbour this afternoon.27 Jan 01:06 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Jetskiers, the boy racers of the seaWhat's your view on jet-skis? Do you love them or loathe them? What measures do you take to stay safe when they're in the vicinity?23 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandHero teens rescue swimmersA group of teenage boys have told of an hour-long rescue in which they pulled three struggling swimmers from ferocious seas.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad's water safety messageJohn Watkins is pleading with families to be safety conscious in the water this summer, after his son, Zharian Watkins, drowned in an accident last year.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFather and son trappedA man and his eight-year-old son were winched to safety after rising tides trapped the pair on rocks at Whakatane heads this afternoon.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTricky tides keep rescuers busyNew Zealand's most treacherous beach, Hot Water Beach, is already on its way to racking up another high rescue count in 2013.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiver's drowning death leaves trail of griefAs searchers tried desperately to find diver Robbie Farquhar, his two young children were on the beach watching and waiting for their dad to come home.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday drowning toll down, but warning still outThree people drowned in New Zealand waters this official Christmas holiday period - between 4pm Christmas Eve and 6am today.02 Jan 09:05 PM
New ZealandPolice praise for cousins' rescueTwo 12-year-old cousins who have won official praise for their bravery are to meet the man they saved from drowning.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAim for zero drowning tollFor the past five years, on average, 10 people have drowned in New Zealand waters over the official Christmas holiday period. Water Safety New Zealand wants this dropped to zero.22 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandSwimming signs replaced after drowningA 15-year-old Christchurch schoolboy drowned when his family misread a sign, assuming that because it showed a person swimming it meant the river was safe.19 Dec 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Brave' surfer was forced to let goA "brave'' surfer who risked his life to save swimmers dragged out to sea was forced to let go of a young man to save the man's girlfriend.14 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandBoat tragedy 'unbelievable'Boaties need to take responsibility to prevent more deaths at sea and remember what they are risking, a water safety expert says.18 Nov 04:30 PM
