New Zealand'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'05 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming holePolice said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.04 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandMystery at sea after celebrated NZ sportsman missing in boating disasterExtensive searches for the NZ man and his best friend were called off after three days.02 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandSwimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beachPiha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.02 Dec 04:10 AM
World27 dead after Nigerian boat accidentIt's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.30 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandNo rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underwayTwenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.29 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen riverJordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandSearch underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū RiverPolice responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.16 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preferenceKiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.14 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beachThe swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.09 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandNew council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling rangeWaikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.01 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandHistory reborn: Waiwera water slide back in businessNestled on a hillside at Northland's Lake Edwin sits an iconic piece of New Zealand history ready to open this weekend. Video / Blackhawk Film ProductionWatch31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGetting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings riseNorthland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt in water-related incidentTwo of the injured were taken to hospital.26 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau HarbourTwo ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boating incident in Manukau HarbourEmergency services are responding to a water incident in Huia after a boat capsize. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldPolice probe deaths of mother and two children in Sydney waterwayRescuers were seen combing the area on jetskis and in boats.19 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice lifted for Manawatū townPotentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.12 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandCoastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit storyCoastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New ZealandWatch09 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil issues boil water notice for Foxton BeachThe council said the water network is likely safe but issued the notice as a precaution.09 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandOne of Auckland’s most popular beaches declared safe after sewage overflowThis morning, there was a very high illness risk for anyone swimming at the beach.28 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMissing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crewsThe death will be referred to the coroner.28 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine PinLast night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.Watch13 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandExperts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East CoastSurvey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing Auckland boatie found in Manukau HarbourThe body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad.29 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandFamily keep vigil as police divers search for missing boatie in Manukau HarbourA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.29 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandBoatie swam to shore after capsize, search resumes for one missingA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.27 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructureOPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.26 Aug 10:41 PM
