WorldHeatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a weekA prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.15 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandWanted: Mystery woman who saved drowning boyA mystery woman leapt into the sea to save a boy, 4, who was floating face down and being carried into deeper water on the outgoing tide.09 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandCompany fined after river guide's deathA Manuwatu river rafting company has been ordered to pay $300,000 in fines after the 2007 drowning of an employee.25 Mar 06:42 AM
New ZealandOPC manager tells inquest canyon rescue too dangerousAn outdoor pursuits centre field manager told an inquest today it was too dangerous for him to rescue a group of students from a gorge.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New Zealand'I wish I'd told her not to go into the gorge', manager tells inquestAn outdoor pursuits field manager has told an inquest he wishes an instructor had not taken students into a gorge where they died canyoning.16 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandTearful instructor recounts canyoning trip disasterAn instructor tells an inquest about the day six students and a teacher died during a canyoning trip she was leading in the Mangatepopo Gorge.15 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandLifeguards bring disabled on boardWillie Marino enjoys a ride in an IRB with lifeguards Laura Josephson and Tracy Wilson during a day at the beach for IRIS clients.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandLooking for a hero called EddieA lone hero dived into the swirling tide to save a drowning woman. But who was he?20 Jan 12:00 AM
