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‘We need to get out of the water now’: Witnesses describe rough waves ahead of weekend drowning
Dramatic rescue attempt witnessed by crowded beach after man pulled from water.
'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to Covid
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
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Man dies in water north of Auckland after desperate CPR efforts
The incident is unfolding at Tāwharanui Peninsula.
‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swim
To lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Opoutere Beach family tragedy: Body found believed to be missing swimmer
Police are yet to formally identify the body.
Person dies in Auckland as horror week on water continues
Nine are dead in nine days after a string water-related tragedies.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
Beach tragedy: Heroes’ heartbreak as woman loses husband, son ‘in front of her eyes’
One person has died and a search is under way for a missing person after the incident.
Stay out: Lifeguards warn they won't rescue as Cyclone Hale hits
People are warned to stay out of the water because they might not get rescued.
‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughter
Son says Memory Peu died as she lived her life, always putting others' needs first.
Grim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decade
Water-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.
Holiday heartbreak - three dead in separate drownings across NZ
Tragedy on Boxing Day and early this morning.
Lure of free fish driving up drowning statistics - experts
As the cost of living bites, many can't afford bad weather getting in the way.
Soldier's death prompts recommendations to change NZDF medical kits
A coroner has recommended defibrillators in all medical kits, and a life jacket review.
Person taken to hospital in critical condition after incident at South Auckland pool
Critical care paramedics rush to Pukekohe.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into pool
Swim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.
Emergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beach
Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'
The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.
Person fighting for life after being found near water's edge at West Auckland bay
The police helicopter flies overhead at the quiet bay on Manukau Harbour.
Woman's body found by police divers after car plunges into Manukau Harbour
Police confirm the vehicle's sole occupant was recovered late last night.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Uretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spot
Report highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings
High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.
Body found in water in Pakuranga
Emergency services are at Dayspring Way, next to the Tamaki River.
Surfer killed at Aramoana among New Zealand's 'most respected'
At about 2.30pm, police and St John were called after receiving reports of a man drowning.
Rāhui put in place at beach near Dunedin where surfer died on Saturday
The rāhui will remain in place until 3pm today.
Man dies at Aramoana Beach after getting into trouble in water
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Police divers search for swimmer missing in Waikato River
The swimmer disappeared yesterday evening near a central Hamilton jetty.
Person in critical condition after water incident at Sumner Beach
Police were called to Sumner Beach in Christchurch about 11am.