Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
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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.
Body located on Auckland’s West Coast, north of Muriwai Beach
A fisherman was swept away on a West Coast beach last month.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.
Rāhui placed after triathlon death to be lifted today
Respects have been paid after a swimmer died off Napier on Saturday.
IronMāori heartbreak: All respect after Napier tragedy
A rāhui was put in place for two days off Ahuriri.
Coastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards treble
Unit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.
Owners of California home day care arrested after two toddlers drown
Two woman could face charges including neglect of children resulting in death.
Riverton man found dead after being swept away in river
The 20-year-old man was swept away near the Monowai Lake Rd, in Blackmount.
'We're living a life sentence': Mum’s four years of pain after son’s waterfront killing
“It’s every mother’s worst, worst nightmare."
Person drowns at Piha, emergency services race to beach
The incident happened just before lunchtime.
'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drowned
The mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.
Kea Kids: Milton kid braves the waves to save his little brother
When 14-year-old Kalya saw his little brother Kithmi swept out to sea by 3-metre swells, he sprang into action and saved his life. Video / Kea Kids
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Migrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivors
The four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Kiwi toddler's Fiji yacht death: Police continue investigation, probe 'negligence' factor
The family had arrived in Fiji two days before the tragedy.
Safety protocols on Fiji floating bar criticised after tourist’s death
'There was so much blood and water coming out.'
'Fit and healthy' man died holding his breath in pool
Ant Clausen's family found him at the bottom of an Auckland pool while on holiday from UK.
‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into question
Brian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
Usher’s ex-wife’s major move after son's tragic death
Usher's ex-wife wants to drain Georgia’s largest lake after son's death.
'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
'I couldn't stop crying': Tourist recounts bid to save Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga
Guests and staff of the upmarket Edgewater Resort did everything they could to revive her.
Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.