Father contracts Covid. A year later he dies for three minutes in diving accident
He caught Covid after a 30-second hug. A year later he nearly died in drowning accident.
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Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island
The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach
Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
One person in serious condition following water incident at Christchurch beach
Fourteen people died in the NZ water over the Christmas-New Year period.
Man dies in water incident in Te Puia Springs
A death in a Waikato beach town today has added to one of the worst summers in decades.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Māori men over-represented in drowning statistics
Drowning is the leading cause of recreational death.
'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020
Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.
'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking message
A lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.
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.
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