Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.
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22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
Three dead, girl missing after boat capsize in Fiji
A 12-year-old girl is missing and three people have drowned after a boat capsized in Fiji.
'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awareness
Water Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
A call for responsible driving and water safety
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A heartbreaking loss: The tragic toll of summer's waters
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Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Fundraiser for NZer who drowned saving children in Australia raises thousands of dollars
More than $2500 has been raised in 15 hours.
New Zealand dad drowns while saving kids at Sydney beach
Artificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.
‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
His kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?
Person choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti Coast
Police said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.
Missing boatie found dead after water tragedy in Marlborough this morning
Police were notified this morning.
Family man's death at Far North beach led local woman to save lives nationwide
After a heartbreaking drowning at Cable Bay, local Pat Millar decided to take action.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days before
Tony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.
Check your fencing: Distraught family speak after 1yo drowns in backyard pool
Heartbroken whānau say they would do anything to turn back time to avoid losing baby River
Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga
Cook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.
Man revisits Raglan 50 years on from Dad's disappearance
Wayne Morley came from the UK to pay tribute to his Dad who died in Raglan 50 years ago.
In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.
Strong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: Coroner
A beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.
Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
More than 60 migrants feared dead after boat sinks off Libyan coast
High waves are believed to have swamped the boat and drowned migrants.
Body found at Ocean Beach in Hawke's Bay after beachgoers tried to save swimmer
The incident happened just one day before daily patrols start again at the beach.
One dead after boat capsizes off Auckland’s Waiheke Island
The boat, which had two people on board, overturned in Whites Bay.
'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonus
Drowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
'Had to do something': Locals lay flowers at Auckland beach after water-related death
Residents said the death was a shock to the community.
Coroner calls for tougher safety rules after woman drowns at retirement home
Staff found one victim after family called to say they couldn't reach her at dinner time.
Fountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning death
The child died just three days before their 5th birthday.