New ZealandLegislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZEducation not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandBoaties should be licensed - harbourmasterThe dangers on the water are the same as on the roads, so boaties should be licensed just like drivers, says the Pauanui-Tairua harbourmaster.10 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandMinistry 'avoiding' water risksThe drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen dies in jetski terrorA teenage jetskier was killed yesterday when he fell off and was run down by friends. It was one of two horrifying water accidents involving young people in popular holiday spots.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen drowns after pool gameA teenager has died after reportedly competing with friends to see who could hold their breath underwater the longest.06 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandHoliday drownings 'inevitable'Play it safe in the water and know your limits this summer, says Water Safety New Zealand.04 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandToddler and 4-year-old drown - parents warned to be alertAuthorities are urging parents to stay within arm's reach of their children around water.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum proud of daughter who helped save victim's friendThe mother of a girl who helped to rescue a friend of Raphael Alualu, who drowned after leaping into a swimming hole on Auckland's North Shore, say she is very proud of what her daughter did.03 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandPolice name boy found in lakePolice have named a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into a North Shore lake yesterday.30 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandDivers scour lake for teen jumperDivers are looking for a 16-year-old who disappeared after jumping into the water from a cliff.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen missing after lake jumpPolice divers will this evening start their search for a 16-year-old boy who failed to resurface after diving into Lake Pupuke in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon during an organised youth group activity.30 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandLabour weekend a dangerous time on the waterWhile the weather is predicted to be perfect for taking to the water this long weekend, people are being warned that the sea can be particularly dangerous at this time of year.22 Oct 04:23 AM
