A police spokesman said sympathies were with both families at this difficult time.

Dolphins cause a spectacle for holiday makers in the Bay of Islands.

She is believed to be the first person to complete a solo swim of the length of the lake.

Splash Planet is one of HB's most popular attractions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

More people have shared their sunburnt stories despite actively using sunscreen.

"I tumbled backward, pin-balling down the rock."

Crafts such as jetskis are becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public.

This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two incidents in the water yesterday have prompted a warning from the harbourmaster.

In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.

Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.

We speak with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death and are now paying it forward.

Jamie Cunningham stood on stingray while boogie-boarding.

Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by

The teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named

Rescuers remind people to swim between the flags.

The 16-year-old disappeared from Whatipu yesterday while swimming with his family

A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.

Nick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug Sherring

Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.

"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.

The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

The swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.

"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.

Horizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.

A French-American man has given up his attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean

The manager has disovered that the incident has occurred at the same time every week.

Emergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.

Four beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.