Man overboard: Intoxicated passenger jumps off Auckland ferry
Witness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.
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Gust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbour
Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.
'Beautiful soul' taken in Taranaki drowning
Kristi McIntyre died on Monday at Oakura Beach.
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.
Woman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in rip
Lifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.
'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'
As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.
One dead after water incident at Oakura Beach
They were pulled from the water this evening.
Search for missing kayaker now focused on body recovery
The kayaker was checking fishing nets on Lake Ellesmere when he went missing.
Father dies trying to rescue son in Wellington Harbour
The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.
Auckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victim
The 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.
Six drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period
"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."
Why do so many people die at our beaches?
People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.
Child flown to hospital after near drowning
The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.
Our grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three days
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
Toddler dies in hospital on Christmas Eve
The 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.
Water tragedy: Second Christmas Day drowning in Northland
A person has drowned near Lake Taharoa in what is the second Christmas Day water death.
Person dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in Northland
Tragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.
'Freak wave': Man killed after being swept into the sea
A man has died after being swept off the rocks.
New technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summer
Water Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.
Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8
Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.
Work trip tragedy: Man dies as mates risk lives trying to save him
Man's workmates frantically try to save him after dragging him on to rocks.
Fisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed dead
Other fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.
'Waves go ballistic': Desperate, doomed bid to save man swept off rocks
'There's only one thing I can say - people who go out there should have a life jacket on.'
Swimmers, boaties and kids: Water Safety Month aims to save lives
Already this year, 57 people have died in the water in preventable incidents.
Police name man, 24, believed dead after going missing off waterfront
Missing man named as 24-year-old Aucklander James Harley David Jenkins.
Search for missing man at Auckland waterfront called off
A man last seen entering the water in downtown Auckland is presumed drowned.
75 hours lost at sea: Why Rob Hewitt's back in the water
Rob Hewitt spent 75 hours at sea. He survived and now shares his story to help others
'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away Emily
A fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.
Double tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accident
Peter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.
Two bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identified
The two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.
Second body found on West Coast beach
At least one of the bodies believed to be that of a fisherman.
'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survival
When Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do