Migrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivors
The four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.
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'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.
Surf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summer
They save us. Can we save them?
Surf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockback
A funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Risking it all for kaimoana: Māori men putting lives on line in the water as cost of living rises
“Your whānau would rather have you there without that kaimoana, than you not there."
Abbey Caves tragedy: Student making final journey to the Northland marae
Tangi and other details yet to be announced.
'We just had joy for 25 years': Parents speak of grief at son's Wellington Harbour death
His parents say the pain of their son's death will remain with them for years to come.
Tragic moment before toddler’s death
A one-year-old died in hospital surrounded by family after being found in a creek.
Child dies after 'pool incident' at Auckland Airport hotel
Attempts were made to resuscitate the child, but it was too late.
Diver drowns near Mana Island, Porirua
Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.
Dad dies after falling into river at stag party
No one noticed for three hours that the married father of two hadn't returned.
Champion swimmer’s tragic final moments
The champion swimmer died after diving head-first into underwater rocks at iconic beach.
'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in river
Man went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.
Warnings after third drowning in the South in two weeks
Balclutha man’s death follows the deaths of two men at the same spot in Glenorchy.
Gisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industry
A boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.
$400k donation to help Hawke's Bay youngsters stay safe in the water
Donation follows spate of drownings.
Boy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operations
The youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.
Beach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debris
The youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.
Piha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolled
The two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
Focus: How to stay safe in NZ's dangerous waters
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Hero who died saving drowning boy remembered for kindness, ‘eternal’ love for fiancée
Friends say Jonny Young always made time for others.
Tragic drowning: 'Beautiful boy' farewelled in packed service
Teen drowned after toilet stop near river.