'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.
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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.
Family hope for miracle a month after fisherman vanished
There is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.
Lifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'
Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years.
Diver dies in Far North, another is rescued
The diver's death will be referred to the coroner.
Person dies in water incident at Whangārei Heads beach
Emergency teams pulled the person's body from the water near Cornfoot Ave.
Piha death: Valiant efforts fail to revive swimmer
Emergency workers worked tirelessly to save the life of a man pulled from the water.
Search for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'
The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.
Police divers find body of teen missing in Waikato River
The police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today.
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Christmas Day drowning: Pourerere Beach victim was 17-year-old
The person who died while diving at Pourerere Beach on Christmas Day has been named.
Body washes up at Raglan beach
Police are working to identify the person, which they say could take some time.
'He'll always be a hero': Father drowns saving children from sea
Revell Douglas, who was a well-known Auckland horse trainer, is being hailed a hero.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
One person dead after water incident in Taupō
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.