New ZealandSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldMan critical after shark attack in Manly, the third at a Sydney beach in two daysAuthorities warn warm water, rain and late swims are driving shark activity.19 Jan 04:58 PM
New ZealandWater emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue effortsEmergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.19 Jan 05:13 AM
World'Confronting': Grim new details after shark attack leaves Sydney 12yo fighting for life19 Jan 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.12 Jan 06:10 PM
New Zealand‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsenThey had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.12 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandTauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incidentThe person is the second local to die at the swimming spot in as many summers.12 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man saved after trying to help windsurfer trapped in 'washing machine' conditionsThe Police Eagle helicopter and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.30 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandMan saved from rocks at Fishermans Cove, WhangaparāoaA witness said the man was trapped on the rocks for at least an hour. Video / Riki WaughWatch30 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boatAll four wore lifejackets and Darren Teague carried two emergency beacons.27 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandThree fishermen rescued after boat sinks in Manukau Harbour The men were found about 2km from Puketutu Island just after midnight.27 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandHead lifeguard in Christmas Day double rescueAn Ōpunakē surf lifeguard is credited with being part of two Christmas Day rescues. 26 Dec 01:55 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandHow to stay safe on Waikato River float with flows near extreme riskFlows above 140 cumecs on the river make the float trip more dangerous.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Three Rs: Avoiding the most dangerous thing at the beachChaz Gibbons Campbell urges swimmers to always choose lifeguarded beaches.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll Black Tupou Vaa'i backs water safety campaign after brother's drowningTupou Vaa’i was just seven when he watched his brother Tevita drown. Video / Water Safety New ZealandWatch24 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandBoy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayedPolice initially stood down the chopper crew minutes after it launched.24 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandCoastguard's lifejacket warning after good Samaritan act nearly costs boatie everythingFive people ended up in Lake Rotoiti without lifejackets after a tow went wrong.23 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandBody found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.22 Dec 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Things can change in a heartbeat': Police warning after Taupō boat fire rescueThe man survived after swimming for over an hour in Lake Taupō with no lifejacket.22 Dec 07:20 PM
