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Iwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay death
A person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.
Young people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua
'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'
‘Screaming in the dark’: What really doomed the ‘unsinkable’ Bayesian superyacht?
By the time the storm had eased, the superyacht had disappeared off the Sicilian coast.
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue
When a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Hey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summer
Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.
Woman who died after getting caught in rip at Piha named
Htet died at the west coast beach last Tuesday.
Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.
Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.
Woman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beach
Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.
'His home was going fishing': Father-of-four dies in Manukau Harbour boating accident
Police said six other people were recovered from the water.
New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths
A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.
Missing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crews
The death will be referred to the coroner.
'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable death
Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.
Tragedy at Abbey Caves: 'We haven't been able to find your son'
Court hears from grief-stricken parents as school board are sentenced for student's death.
Preventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boat
Inexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.
Plane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau Harbour
It has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
At least 12 migrants dead after boat 'rips open' in English Channel
The boat was carrying more than 60 passengers.
Man pulled from water in Auckland's harbour
Police were called to Queen’s Wharf about 4.50 am.