Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
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Person dies in water at Whananaki, Northland
Police will make inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.
Police seek help in identifying man after water incident at Omanu Beach
St John said two vehicles attended and the person was taken to Tauranga Hospital.
Search underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beach
Police say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.
Boy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes named
Shakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.
Police release update on human remains at Canterbury beach
A member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.
'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday period
The toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.
NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot
As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.
Man resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in Coromandel
Paramedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.
Summer of drownings: 'Unprecedented' deaths with weeks of heat to come
Three people died in water-related incidents on Tuesday, one still missing.
'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015
There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.
Manawatū River drownings: Rāhui in place after four bodies recovered in recent days
Palmerston North City Council and police are asking people to not swim at Ahimate.
Two serious water incidents in an hour on Coromandel Peninsula
Emergency services called to Waihī and Hahei this afternoon.
'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drowned
Police and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.
Water safety boss urges caution after three drownings yesterday
This summer, 12 deaths have already been reported.
Three deaths in North Island water tragedies
Since Thursday, six people have died in water related incidents.
Waikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this week
Police will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.
'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedy
Five-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.
'It hurts me so hard': Dad's emotional tribute to daughter who died at pool
The 5yo was pulled unresponsive from the water at Waltham Swimming Pool.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Third body retrieved from Wellington's water in four days
Police are making inquiries into the deaths on behalf of the coroner.
Hawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expected
Hawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough
'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidents
The callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.
Person dead following water incident at Bethells Beach
Police were alerted shortly before 3.40pm.
Rāhui placed on Waiwhakaiho River after death of person
Police said the body was found near the Waiwhakaiho River mouth at 9.30pm.
'The water was tapu': Eyewitness account of search for diver
Strong currents and swells on the day a diver drowned in waters of Cornwallis Beach.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
Government considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boats
The two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.
Mid Canterbury canal car crash: Body of driver and passenger recovered
The bodies of two people have now been recovered from a Mid Canterbury canal.
Father wants police to offer reward for information about toddler's death
Paul Jones will meet police next week over the death of his 3-year-old son, Lachlan.
Lifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner finds
Kenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.
Victoria lockdown: Mum's plea for funeral exemption for drowned son denied
The 8-year-old boy's funeral was supposed to take place today.