New ZealandTV stunt star dies after beach rescueA former television stuntwoman, whom rescuers spent 25 minutes reviving after a near-drowning on New Year's Day, has died after she was sent home from hospital.16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 11, sees father drown at Far North beachAn 11-year-old boy watched his father drown at a Far North beach yesterday as he tried to retrieve the boy's boogie board.16 Jan 12:09 AM
New ZealandNZer feared drowned off TasmaniaAustralian police hold grave fears for a New Zealand fisherman missing off the coast of Tasmania.13 Jan 08:22 PM
New Zealand2009 drownings second lowest on record – Water Safety NZFigures released today showed 98 people drowned last year, the second lowest annual toll since records began in 1980.12 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandMan drowns in harbourOne fisherman drowned and three others spent hours clinging to their boat after it capsized in the mouth of the Manukau Harbour.09 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandLifesavers plead for care as death toll risesSurf lifesavers are pleading with the public to take care in the water after a spate of drownings.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSwimming in the sea could be a rash moveSea lice bites, swimmers' rash, summer rash - whatever you want to call it, it's rife at this time of year and drives swimmers crazy.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandBeach campaign targets 'macho' menMen and unsupervised children will be the focus of beach safety campaigns this summer.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSharks come within metres of swimmers as sightings increaseShark sightings have prompted lifeguards at holiday hotspots to urge swimmers to take caution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandThree have lucky escape after dam gates openThree people had a lucky escape from the Waikato River after hydro dam gates opened a torrent of water onto them.10 Dec 07:23 AM