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Under-5s drowning toll already at six
Six preschoolers have drowned so far this year - equalling the total for 2010 - and water safety campaigners say it is a shocking start to the year.
A deadly weekend in the water
Continuing a spate of drownings this New Zealand summer, three people have died in the water this weekend - including two small children.
Swimmer drowns at notorious west Auckland beach
A 52-year-old man who drowned at Muriwai Beach west of Auckland last night paid the ultimate price for not heeding the warning signs at the notoriously dangerous swimming spot.
Toddler dies during her first swim
Little Nylah Faamanu Vau, 2, went for her first swim yesterday, but will never have another one - she drowned at Waiwera Thermal Resort north of Auckland.
Toddler drowns at Waiwera
A toddler is dead after drowning at Waiwera Thermal Resort on the Hibiscus Coast this afternoon.
'She's dead', son tells rescuers
Rescue launched as pair were dragged out to sea when surfcasting off a popular Hawke's Bay beach.
Mother drowns after caught in rip with son, 9
A woman has drowned after being caught in a strong rip in southern Hawkes Bay today, while her nine-year-old son was saved.
Tragic end repeated 13 times
This is the toll drowning has taken on New Zealand in the fortnight that the nation has been on holiday.
Ministry 'avoiding' water risks
The drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.
Shallow water blackout a deadly risk for swimmers
The tragic death of a Nelson teenager this week serves as a warning of the risks of suffering from shallow water blackout when holding your breath underwater, a water safety expert says.
'Silly game' in pool costs teen's life
He was playing a game that will be familiar to many from childhood. But when Sam Goodenough's turn came to try to hold his breath the longest underwater, the game turned to tragedy, when the16-year-old blacked out and failed to surface.
Teen drowns after pool game
A teenager has died after reportedly competing with friends to see who could hold their breath underwater the longest.
Holiday drownings 'inevitable'
Play it safe in the water and know your limits this summer, says Water Safety New Zealand.
Toddler and 4-year-old drown - parents warned to be alert
Authorities are urging parents to stay within arm's reach of their children around water.
Senior Whakatane Maori academic drowns
A senior member of Whakatane's Maori university, Mark Laws, drowned yesterday at the East Cape settlement of Te Kaha.
Snorkelling death leads to calls for lifeguards
The second death in two years at a popular marine reserve has prompted calls for lifeguard patrols.
Mum proud of daughter who helped save victim's friend
The mother of a girl who helped to rescue a friend of Raphael Alualu, who drowned after leaping into a swimming hole on Auckland's North Shore, say she is very proud of what her daughter did.
Drowned teen 'just getting his life together'
Raphael Alualu was just beginning to make something of his life when it was tragically cut short.
Police name boy found in lake
Police have named a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into a North Shore lake yesterday.